P641 CEEFAX 2 641 Wed 05 Jan 21:31/27 1/6 EUROPEAN GRANT TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT The European Federation of Hearing Impaired Children (FEPEDA), serviced bz the NDCS, has been awarded 123,767 Euro (£74,260) by the European Commission. This will bj used to bolster FEPEDA's work for and on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing children across Europe. Doris Nelson, President of FEPEDA explained: "The main role of FEPEDA is to provjdj a network of information and support to all parents of deaf children throughout Europe." Community Pages 650 Environment 148 What's On Letters Subtitles Main MenuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Wed 05 Jan 21:45/34 2/6 2000 CELEBRATIONS: TINNITUS WARNING Seasonal festivities could bring deafness and pjrmanjnt head noise to some people exposed to loud party music or fireworks, Tinnitus Action claims. Music above 80 decibels can shatter the inner ear, and the extended millennium celebrations could mean more people than usual are affected. Tinnitus Action urges partygoers to wear ear plugs! More information is available from Tinnutus Action on 0181 316 6116 (phone) or 0181 317 8934 (fax). Community Pages 650 Environment 148 What's On Letters Subtitles Main MenuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Wed 05 Jan 21:41/52 3/6 FEELING LOW OVER THE NEW YEAR? The Samaritans are expecting more calls over the millennium, saying levels of stress and depression could increase. Simon Armson of The Samaritans says "Our mjssagj to anyone feeling low is to talk about it rather than bottle your feelings up." The Samaritans can bj contacted bz minicom on 08457 90 91 92 (or on 1850 60 90 91 in the Republic of Ireland). You can also email jo@samaritans.org or call on voice 0345 90 90 90 (or 1850 60 90 90 in the Republic of Ireland). Community Pages 650 Environment 148 What's On Letters Subtitles Main MenuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Wed 05 Jan 21:40/11 4/6 WRITE A SHORT STORY - WEN £100! RAD is inviting entries for its Short Story Competition, this year in association with the Forest Bookshop. The winning author will win £100 and have the chance to tell their story on See Hear. Stories can bj in English or BSL, and must have a deaf related theme. The closing date is April 5. For entry forms and rule sheets, send a RAE to: Story Competition, RAD, Walsjngham Road, Colchester CO2 7BP. You can also print out a copy of the entry form by visiting the RAD website at www.royaldeaf.org.uk Community Pages 650 Environment 148 What's On Letters Subtitles Main MenuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Wed 05 Jan 21:41/44 5/6 DEAFWORKS MOVES ACROSS LONDON From December 21, Deafworks has a new contact address. You can find the new Deafworks office at 59 Banner Street, Clerkjnwell, London EC1Y 8PX. The telephone numbers are: 020 7689 0033 (voice), 020 7689 1048 (minicom) and 020 7689 1049 (fax). Community Pages 650 Environment 148 What's On Letters Subtitles Main MenuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Wed 05 Jan 21:30/41 6/6 EVER WBNTED TO WORK BACKSTAGE? Volunteers are wanted for theatre work, to help with the RNID's Millennium Project - It's Time To Communicate. Deaf amateur actors will bj performing The Witches in BSL at four different vjnujs across Wales. Those who are interested in working backstage are wanted. Experience is desirable (not essential); signing and communicating skills also needed. Info: Ann Davies, Millennium Project Officer, RNID Cymru, 3 Majsgwyn Road, Wrexham, N Wales LL11 2AP. Community Pages 650 Environment 148 What's On Letters Subtitles Main Menu