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Our Lady of Lourdes Deaf Club is situated at 2 Summerhill Grove. Sponsored by the Society of St Vincent de Paul, a variety of services are provided from these premises.

There is a Social Club, open to people of all denominations, both Deaf and hearing, every Sunday evening from 7.00pm and at other time when special events are taking place. There is also a luncheon club on Thursdays from 11.00am. There is a youth service providing activities for young deaf people from 5 to 25 years.

It is also a centre for deaf people throughout the region, providing information and advice about hearing aids, loop systems and other aids for the hard of hearing: flashing door bells, baby alarms, etc. The centre runs classes in Sign Language and Deaf Awareness.

The premises are the head office for the Diocesan Deaf Service which aims to provide for deaf people all the pastoral services which hearing people receive throughout their parishes. Mass is celebrated in Sign Language every Sunday at 6.20pm and on other special occassions. The Cathedral's own Fr Kinlen is the chaplain.

The Centre can be contacted by Text phone: +44 (0)191 261 8885, Fax: +44 (0)191 233 2122, Video phone: +44 (0)191 233 1074.