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By CHESTER & DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR DEAF PEOPLE
The provision of a new kitchen and appliances for Chester Deaf Centre. This project also necessitates the safe live removal of a colony of honeybees discovered in the cavity wall of the building.
This is a project to provide a fit for purpose new commercial kitchen for the Chester Deaf Centre. Chester Deaf Centre was built in 1894, the centre's last refurbishment was 27 years ago and as such the kitchen is now in need of a complete refit and new appliances. This project will also require the safe live removal of a colony of honeybees discovered in the cavity wall of the building to a dedicated hive off site.
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Why it's a great idea:
This project will provide a fit for purpose new commercial kitchen for the Chester Deaf Centre with new appliances. The kitchen is in daily use and the improvements will benefit 300 users. The new kitchen will benefit regular user groups of the building, which includes: 3 x Deaf Groups Deaf Youth Club (Youth Vibe) British Sign Language (BSL) Courses (Tutors Trustees) Dee-Sign BSL Charity Choir (formed 25 years ago) Deaf Cafe 1 x monthly to enable BSL friends to meet and socialise in their first and preferred language BSL. Private hire use by: Chester Guitar Circle. Chester Stroke Club. Jumping Jacks Group (social activities for adults with learning difficulties) Upper Floor office rented by staff of Deafness Support Network. The Choir are all volunteers who have been supporting the Charity for 25 years and continue today. The Centre has been Managed by volunteers for 46 years proving sustainability.
Steps to get it done:
We have a phased plan to improve the Centre. Stage 1 - rear social area. Stage 2 - main function hall (already completed). Stage 3- new kitchen facilities & appliances. Other activities taking place at the centre: Regular BSL classes - benefit those wanting to pursue a career using Sign Language and an award evening was held in September 22 when students were presented with their Stage 1, 2 & 3 certificates - Tutors are Trustees. Choir practice - every Saturday and store their equipment, Youth club - have fun learning life skills (cooking a meal for themselves) doing craft work, having parties, and taking part in Duke of Edinburgh Award tasks. Members of the Deaf community meet to socialise and meet up with old school friends having attended Deaf schools in their youth, They also have their Christmas dinner there using outside caterers who will be glad to see the updated kitchen. The charity provides taxi services to the centre for disabled/elderly members from rural areas.
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VolunteerThe Chester Deaf Centre a building situated in the heart of a conservation area known as the Garden Quarter, Chester. This community used resource has been situated here for well over 100 years. In 1976 it was bought and taken over by Chester & District Committee for Deaf People This space is not only used by the local Deaf community on a daily basis but also 13 other groups and organisations:- Chester Stroke Club, Chester Guitar Circle, Youth Clubs, Disability Disco Sessions, Deafero5 (British Sign Language Courses) rented space for Deafness Support Network(DSN) services. Youth Vibe where up to 30 young people from 8-18 years of age meet every week to enjoy D/deaf accessible inclusive activities with opportunities to achieve Duke of Edinburgh Awards. A building important for social and mental well being for all those who use this space.
Over the last 46 years the building has been used on a daily basis and its now clear that works are needed to refurbish the Centre as a whole. The refurbishment is now at STAGE 3 THE KITCHEN which needs to be updated . This will be made as inclusive as possible, with the aim to create a space for all. The Garden Quarter is home to over 5,700 people (CWAC Snapshot, 2015) with an ever growing reputation and is a popular area of redevelopment due to it's close links to Chester University Campus' and Chester City Centre. In recent years it has become very clear that Chester Deaf Centre is in need of redevlopment with numerous organisations, groups and individuals enquiring about the space for private hire to then back out due to it's dated decor facilities and layout. This has obviously been disappointing but gives us a positive look into the future of the Deaf Centre and the potantial market out there as a community space.
During the last 25 years a group of volunteers (Volunteers in Partnership) function as a fundraising body for the Charity namely Dee-Sign British Sign Language Choir who hold practises in the premises on Saturday mornings and were Awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Groups in 2012 (MBE). this group adds to the sustainability of a building totally managed by volunteers - Chester & District Committee for Deaf People.
Project Owner: CHESTER & DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR DEAF PEOPLE The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
