What People Say?

BSL Taster / Deaf Awareness Workshop

  • Rhys, Halesowen

    I really enjoyed it, I would love for her to come back again.

  • Millie Webster, Halesowen

    I did enjoy it and I would come again.  I think that there should be more sessions like this Deaf Awareness.

  • Teresa Crawford-Docherty, Birmingham

    Kerry was patient and the content and presentation was excellent.  I particularly liked the way we were expected to communicate fully in sign language which prompted lots of practice so I could communicate appropriately during the course.  Well done Kerry and thank you.

  • Neelam Litt, Northampton

    Thank you for this Basic BSL Taster course was led well and I found this very useful

  • Isabelle Burgess, Halesowen

    I enjoyed the experience and Kerry was a great teacher 😊

Visual Vernacular Workshop

  • Marie Jensen, Stoke-On-Trent

    Ish’s VV Workshop was both insightful and beautiful. His delivery was very clear and at a good pace.

    I am more confident to make my own Interpretations more visual, thus making it more accessible to my audience and clients.

    Brilliant workshop. Thank you! 😊

  • Morgan Dunsford, Bristol

    I couldn’t recommend Ish’s VV World workshop enough! Ish had me engaged for the entire 2 hours, the time really flew by! As a second language user of BSL this was a great session to learn about the linguistics that make up the elements of VV and to give it a go in a safe and comfortable environment. As well as understand the art and creative expression that is at the heart of VV performances. Ish provided us with a master class in VV, himself being so talented, I could watch his VV all day! Do not hesitate to get yourself booked onto a workshop.

  • Martin Jenkins, Cardiff

    I want to be become VV artist

  • Alison France, Stoke-on-Trent

    Just Amazing!

    Totally drawn into the visual storytelling!

    High recommended!

  • Daniel-Jay Cropp, Stourbridge

    Its so amazing experience, discover the new language, enjoy working with the group, has cheered me up, when its finished, I even begged him to extension for 1 hour, but its only 2 hour workshop, actually loved it, will learn more about vv whenever workshop happening again

  • Lynn West, Rye

    I really appreciated Ishtaiq’s interaction with the participants, he was very encouraging.

    I plan to practice on my own in private! I will pick one story line and add more and more detail. Perhaps when I am ready I will film the story.

    I would like to attend more workshops.

    VV will benefit my work with Deaf people that have limited use of BSL.

  • Evelyn Davenport, London

    I will definitely be recommending the workshop to the London and SE ASLI group.

    It was an evening well spent. I enjoyed it as much as going to the theatre! Quality course with ample opportunity given for us to experiment and participate.

    Very many thanks Ish.

  • Tracey Rail, Cornwall

    Learning should be fun – and this workshop was not only great fun, but really informative and eye-opening. It’s given me thirst for more learning and research on the subject and I’m sure it will have a positive impact on my work as a BSL interpreter, as well as my ability to play and have fun with sign and VV

  • Karen Pane, Northwich

    I really enjoyed the workshop, I learnt a lot, the teaching was clear, well explained and gave me acti9vities involving VV which was good. I realize I have to learn a lot. I do hope to join next level VV workshop! Look forward to the next one! Thank you

  • Claire Anderson, Cardiff

    Really good training! Enjoyed the pace and learning about Ish’s background. Thank you so much for contacting me when there was a last-minute space available!

    I learnt a lot and wish I could bottle it up!! Ish makes it look so beautiful and very very clear. The order, pace of movement and rhythm, was a joy to watch.

Wellbeing and Fitness Workshop

  • Safia Bi, Wolverhampton

    I love to do workout and learnt a lot from nutritional and fitness from Jenny that give me stricter and feel comfortable in this group with others which we can support each to keep motivated and inspired after workout.  I would love to come back for more workout.  It is important for me to having access to information about the nutritional and fitness.

  • Kerry Ward-Hussain

    Jenny is a lovely friendly lady, and does try to encourage eating healthy/ keeping fit as part of our routine which is important for our mindset. I only wish to attend more fitness classes online.

  • Sandra Canning, Belfast

    I was enjoying it because I in with bsl fitness I have learnt a lot from there too and I would recommend to my friends

  • Sabia Younus, Luton

    Feel learn a lot from nutritional workshop, discussion about the nutritional, foods, seeds and supplement tablet.  I enjoyed a lot for the fitness.

Deafscope Link Community

  • Rose Steedman, Stourbridge

    Fantastic story, Inspirational and motivational!

    Totally inspired – fantastic role model would like to see him present in Schools as positive role model and aspirational for Deaf children to improve outcomes.

  • Hannah Rodway, Kingswinford

    As hearing person, your talk makes me MORE determined to continue my BSL journey.

    I believe, whole heart, communication BSL should be everywhere.

  • Malhinder Kaur, Birmingham

    Meeting new friend, reunion friend, food amazing, enjoy games.

  • Sharna Bywater, Stourbridge

    Brilliant good time and my kids enjoy love art hand is beautiful thank you 😊👌

  • Ibrar Ghafoor, High Wycombe

    I Enjoy Event of the deaf people very friendly and I enjoy Travel.. good fun and meet deaf people..

  • Rabina Amir, Bristol

    Was great Eid party very successful Ish'Allah make big venue good people new or old good make chatting smooth Mash'Allah very happy super

  • Haroon Anwar, Walsall

    1. Lovely presentation about what is EID Mubarak by Brother Ishtiaq explained. Interesting.
    2. Enjoyed to watch Bro Ishtiaq did performed his VV.. It was fantastic.
    3. Good to play game by Ishtiaq show his short story then the start of the person copy Ishtiaq's story to copy each person to tell brief sign to next person then next person In the end the person had different story likely missing something. It was more fun. I enjoyed.

  • Jamal Hussain, Stourbridge

    Fantastic, I felt inspired by his story and would recommend it to anyone also, I will definitely buy his books and share it with family and friends.

    He is phenomenal and I aspire to be like him.

  • Ashley Camm, Stourbridge

    Inspiring, he engages with the audience you can really get a picture of his life story leaves you not wanting the presentation to end.

    Deafscope Link staff were brilliant.

  • Lamin Pinnock, Stourbridge

    I was thrilled by Brian’s presentation, it gave me flashbacks of my childhood experiencing barriers.

    I feel moved by Brian’s presentation and based on true story happening to Deaf communities too.  He gives us hope and never give up and keeping fight to overcame barrier to build bridge to open to others!

  • Mahmuda Khanom, Coventry

    Lovely nice to see deaf people caught up over covid long times. Really enjoy for everything.

  • Kaif-Isaam Quddus, Bradford

    I love Eid Festival more fun and talk more happiness. Also meet new friendly. Really wonderful. I love VV funny.

Active Life = Healthy Minds

  • Lamin Pinnock, Stourbridge

    I enjoyed it so much.  I love to be going out and meet old and new faces group in same time as keep fit and positive environment.  I feel happy to see some old friends I haven’t seen ages!

  • Alan Douglass, Wombourne

    I want to continue with Deaf Walk, keep socialising with Deaf people and keep fit at the same time and it’s good for a healthy mind.

  • Francesca Warren-Price, Birmingham

    It’s helped me, we have open chats, good support, helps mind feel relaxed and I’ve enjoyed talking/signing with other Deaf people.

  • Dermot Harter, Birmingham

    It is really worth it and good value for my time.  I want to come back in the future.  This gives me good mindset.

  • Matthew Lawley, Dudley

    I feel better when I come to Deaf fitness walk, it makes my mind feel better. I like it and enjoyed it.

Community Events

  • Ashley Camm, Stourbridge

    Inspiring, he engages with the audience you can really get a picture of his life story leaves you not wanting the presentation to end.

    Deafscope Link staff were brilliant.

  • Mahmuda Khanom, Coventry

    Lovely nice to see deaf people caught up over covid long times. Really enjoy for everything.

  • Hannah Rodway, Kingswinford

    As hearing person, your talk makes me MORE determined to continue my BSL journey.

    I believe, whole heart, communication BSL should be everywhere.

  • Haroon Anwar, Walsall

    1. Lovely presentation about what is EID Mubarak by Brother Ishtiaq explained. Interesting.
    2. Enjoyed to watch Bro Ishtiaq did performed his VV.. It was fantastic.
    3. Good to play game by Ishtiaq show his short story then the start of the person copy Ishtiaq's story to copy each person to tell brief sign to next person then next person In the end the person had different story likely missing something. It was more fun. I enjoyed.

  • Ibrar Ghafoor, High Wycombe

    I Enjoy Event of the deaf people very friendly and I enjoy Travel.. good fun and meet deaf people..

  • Malhinder Kaur, Birmingham

    Meeting new friend, reunion friend, food amazing, enjoy games.

  • Lamin Pinnock, Stourbridge

    I was thrilled by Brian’s presentation, it gave me flashbacks of my childhood experiencing barriers.

    I feel moved by Brian’s presentation and based on true story happening to Deaf communities too.  He gives us hope and never give up and keeping fight to overcame barrier to build bridge to open to others!

  • Rabina Amir, Bristol

    Was great Eid party very successful Ish'Allah make big venue good people new or old good make chatting smooth Mash'Allah very happy super

Deafscope Link