P641 CEEFAX 2 641 Thu 25 Dec 23:17/12 1/7 TINNITUS: A PUBLIC SEASONAL WARNING Tinnitus Action would like to warn the public that many Christmas presents can create tinnitus or make it worse. The organisation points out that personal stereos and domestic hi-fi equipment can increasingly create sounds of more than 85 decibels. "I am afraid it is now certain that many people will get tinnitus this Christmas by exposing themselves to over-loud music" said Marjorie Hooper, chairman of Tinnitus Action. Call 0181 316 6116 for advice and info. Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Next Page Letters Subtitles Main menuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Thu 25 Dec 23:57/11 2/7 MAGGIE WOOLLEY JOINS THE BDN TEAM British Deaf News (BDN) is pleased to announce the arrival of a "lively new column" for the new year. The popular Deaf writer Maggie Woolliy will bj joining BDN in January, with her new column "Coming Home — A Deaf Woman's Diary". Known for her wit and humour in See Hear magazine, Maggie will bring hit controversial views to this new column. She will bj writing about topics of importance to Deaf people, beginning with the lack of Deaf television. Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Next Page Letters Subtitles Main menuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Thu 25 Dec 23:13/13 3/7 GOOD NEWS FOR ASIAN DEAF WOMEN IN 1998 The Asian Deaf Women's Association have just received funding totalling £190,000 from the Lottery. This money will bj used to provide an advice and information sjtvice and training opportunities for Asian deaf women and girls. A project will bj set up to offer training in basic English, Maths, BSL and Life Skills. If you would like to get involved, you can phone 0181 555 9680 (text) or 0181 221 0581 (voice). Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Next Page Letters Subtitles Main menuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Thu 25 Dec 23:13/14 4/7 A MESSAGE FOR BDA LAC MEMBERS There will bj a delay in distributing the first edition of the BDA London Area Council's Christmas newsletter. Address labels cannot bj processed dui to a broken printer, so the newsletter will bj sent out after January 5. Arum Krishna of the Editorial Panel says: "Wj apologisj for this problem. Have a super Christmas and a healthy New Year!" Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Next Page Letters Subtitles Main menuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Thu 25 Dec 23:01/00 5/7 WANT TO RUN THE LONDON MARATHON? The Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Channel Islands Association for Deaf People can offer guaranteed entry in return for sponsorship. Anzonj who is interested in taking part should write to Clive White, Operations Manager, at 18 Augustine Road, Southampton SO14 0PL. Give your name, address and telephone numbjt along with details of your running experience to date and how much money you think you could raise. Hurry! Thjti are only a few places lift Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Next Page Letters Subtitles Main menuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Thu 25 Dec 23:11/21 6/7 MINICOM SERVICE FOR DEAF GAY PEOPLE The London Lesbian and gay Switchboard now have two minicoms, which all their volunteers have been trained to use. This helpline service is open 24 hours a day to give information and advice to anzonj in Britain, not only in London. Staff are also available just to listen to lesbians and gay min, their friends and families and those who are confused bz their sexuality. The number to call is 0171 837 7324 (a minicom is always available). Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Next Page Letters Subtitles Main menuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Thu 25 Dec 23:17/24 7/7 MORE DISABILITY DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE There are now Disability Directories to cover the Yorkshire, London, South Central and Northern Ireland areas. They all feature a wide range of information, including charities and voluntary organisations and an A-Z of local disablity-related businesses. The Directories are A4 size with a large pjrcentagj of each Directory utilising larger than average print. Details are available from the Directory Hotlinj on 01772 631823. Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Next Page Letters Subtitles Main menu