It’s a sign that you care
I WAS at the Little Theatre on Monday, May 28 to watch Oklahoma.
The performance was signed by a BSL interpreter.
It was really lovely and heart warming to see that the deaf are welcome to share a wonderful live theatre show.
I have a deaf niece and I know how hard it is to include her in family outings due to her deafness.
The disabled/wheelchair users have a mandatory space provided, why is it not mandatory for live shows to have at least one show in a run of shows with a BSL interpreter?
I have to applauded BOS Musical Theatre Company for their kindness in providing a signer, by the reaction of the deaf in the audience they enjoyed the whole show.
I know I enjoyed it more because of the deaf not being left out in the cold.
The interpreter was in clear view for all to see, in any part of the auditorium, I was probably as far away you could be and I had a clear view of him.
He was fabulous, reacting to the songs with added movements semi dancing along, it was wonderful to see him enjoying it as much as the deaf.
I enjoyed Oklahoma, it was the best production of Oklahoma I have seen. The actors got into their characters fabulously. I give it 10 out of 10.
Again I can’t thank BOS enough, they have made history as I believe it was a first for them, and a first for the Little Theatre.
I hope this continues and grows from strength to strength and more companies employ a BSL signer.
Well done BOS – and the crowning glory? After taking their bows the cast signed thank you. Well done.
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I was unable to lift her when she fell following a fainting fit, and called the 999 service for advice and an ambulance.
I can only strongly commend the thorough and calm attitude adopted by the first responder, through to the medical advisor I was then connected to.
The situation was assessed by a series of questions and answers – it was established that the patient was conscious and breathing stably, though confused and unable to move.
The paramedics arrived within 30 minutes.
They quickly determined that it was a diabetic problem, her blood sugar level having dropped dangerously low.
They conducted a thorough examination, assisted in the administration of glucose drinks and food, and informed us they would rather stay with her in her home until she’d made a satisfactory enough recovery, rather than transport her to A&E.
Numerous tests were carried out to rule out any other underlying condition and they stayed for almost two hours until, thankfully, my mother-in-law was compos mentos once more, and able to stand and walk.
The plethora of paperwork they were required to complete was mind-boggling, but such thoroughness was strangely reassuring.
The calming attitude and human interest and genuine concern the paramedics showed was fantastic to witness.
They explained the importance of regular food and drink intake for anyone with diabetes, and that they would arrange for a diabetic nurse to contact us within 24 hours, which has duly occurred.
I know our emergency services are frequently lambasted and berated.
This is so unfair as the men and women at the ‘sharp end’, certainly those we came into contact with, do the whole NHS nothing but credit.
I just wished that their managers, those that impose rigid dogma, procedures and – worst of all – targets, could actually see, first-hand, the sterling service provided by those in their employ.
A big thank you to all those professionals who helped eliminate what threatened to be a really upsetting situation for our family. If printed, I do hope that all those concerned read this. John Guest, Southport
KEEP IT CLEAN
THIS a picture taken on Ainsdale beach by fellow Ainsdale Labour A team member Mel Horridge when we paired up to assist our hard pressed rangers service by issuing rubbish bags to large groups of visitors in an effort to encourage them to tidy up when they left the beach and take the bag away with them.
We met a lovely Sikh family and their friends from Manchester who were really nice to us and gave us fantastic spicy Samosas and bottles of cold water to wash them down with!
It was very enjoyable to meet so many nice families and important we all strive to keep our environment safe, clean and attractive to visitors and wildlife too. “A team”leader Dave Flynn
HOUSES PLAN WRONG
THE plans for houses to be built on Blundell Drive/Bankfield Lane is unworkable.