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BSL community sessions

News Date: 18 August 2026
News Source: West Scotland BSL

From Wednesday 2 September 2026 two new community sessions are launching on monthly Wednesday evenings at The Kiln Creative Learning Hub, 8 Seedhill Road, Paisley, PA1 1JT, supported by Renfrewshire Council.

BSL Sign Club & Café

The BSL Sign Club & Café runs 6–9pm as an open drop-in — no booking, no experience needed, just a warm and welcoming space for Deaf people, BSL learners, families and anyone curious about BSL and Deaf culture to come together, sign, and connect.

BSL Storytelling & Poetry Workshop

The BSL Storytelling & Poetry Workshop runs 6–7pm for adults aged 18 and over. It's a six-session creative programme led by Graham Dow, West Scotland BSL's profoundly Deaf BSL tutor, building towards a live BSL performance on Wednesday 3rd March 2027. Sessions are free but places are limited to 30, so booking is essential via westscotlandbsl@gmail.com or 07812437559 (WhatsApp)

The YouTube links below give a fully accessible BSL introduction to both sessions:

BSL Sign Club & Café

BSL Storytelling & Poetry

More information can also be found on the posters below:


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