Deaf Culture & Creative Day

A free, drop-in celebration of Deaf culture, BSL and accessibility — open to hearing and non-hearing people

26 September 2026
11:00 – 16:00 · Free drop-in, no booking needed
Department Store & Co.
55 Sadler Gate, Derby, DE1 3NQ

Free to attend · Open to hearing and non-hearing people · BSL welcome throughout

A day of information, craft, and community, for anyone who's Deaf, hard of hearing, or just wants to learn. Come for five minutes or stay all day. Donations welcome, nothing required.

Ground Floor

Information & Craft Stall

Your central information point for the day, with:

• RNID information
• Hearing health information
• Children's learning and resources
• Information about BSL
• Hearing aid / assistive technology information

Get Your Limited Edition Tote Bags

Kathy's Craft Room will be holding a pop up stall - profits going to their chosen charity. Swing by and grab some local handmade items. 

DIY Badge Bar

Make your own badge. Pick a phrase, or design your own, wear it home:

DEAF PRIDE · DEAF POWER · ACCESS IS A RIGHT · DEAF CULTURE · SEE ME

Learn 10 Signs Wall

An illustrated wall walking you through ten everyday BSL signs:

Hello / Goodbye · How are you · Thank you / Please · Good morning / Good evening · Sorry · Yes · No · Coffee · Help · Friend

Can you learn all 10 before you leave? Snap a photo of the wall and take the knowledge home with you.

Throughout the Day

☕ Coffee & refreshments available 💛 Donations welcome (not required) 🤟