Term Dates for 2027 - 2028
Autumn 2026, Spring and Summer 2027
Term 1 - Autumn 2026
Starts: Monday 7 September 2026
Ends: Friday 18 December 2026
Half Term: Monday 26 - Friday 30 October 2026
Christmas/New Year Holiday:
Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027
Term 2 - Spring 2027
Starts: Monday 4 January 2027
Ends: Thursday 25 March 2027
Half Term: Monday 15 - Friday 19 February 2027
Easter Break: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027
Term 3 - Summer 2027
Starts: Monday 12 April 2027
Ends: Friday 22 July 2027
May Day: Monday 3 May 2027
Spring Bank Holiday: 31st May 2027
Half Term: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2026
Winter 2027, Spring and Summer 2028
Term 1 - Autumn 2027
Starts: Monday 6 September 2027
Ends: Friday 17 December 2026
Half Term: Monday 25 - Friday 29 October 2027
Christmas/New Year Holiday:
Monday 20 December 2027 - Monday 3 January 2028
Term 2 - Spring 2028
Starts: Monday 8 January 2027
Ends: Friday 31 March 2028
Half Term: Monday 14 - Friday 18 February 2028
Easter Break: Monday 3 to Monday 17 April 2028
Term 3 - Summer 2028
Starts: Monday 24 April 2028
Ends: Friday 21 July 2028
May Day: Monday 1 May 2027
Half Term: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028
Upcoming Events
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Monday Lunch Club. Every Monday at the Guy Earl of Warwick, Welling.
Every Monday
12.30pm - 2.30pm
An opportunity to meet up for a chat and a bite to eat at the Guy Earl of Warwick pub in Welling.
Dogs and families are welcome!
Come along and relax with new friends. Parking onsite.
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Signing for Unity Day POSTPONED
Sadly, we have had to postpone this event due to unforeseen circumstances.
We will be announcing a new date soon so keep an eye on our socials for more information and to re-book your Workshops.
An informative and inclusive event to signpost D/deaf awareness and inclusivity. Currently we’ll be offering:
Tombola
Face Painting
Bexley Baby Sign and Talk
Workshops (pre- book)
Taster Sessions (pre-book)
Light refreshments
Visiting organisationsAnd we’re really excited to announce the Amazing Rock Choir featuring members of The Hands That Rock - Rock Choir’s BSL Performance Interpreters - performing to close the days events.
Watch this space for further announcements!
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Signing Cafe! Starts Thursday 3rd September. Blackfen Community Library
Starting September 2026
First Thursday of the Month
10am - 12 Noon.
Coming soon!
The Signing Cafe at Blackfen Community Library.
Meeting on the first Thursday of the month between 10am - 12 noon, pop in for a coffee and a bite to eat and meet up with other BSL users in this lovely vibrant and lively space.
FAQs
Let’s dispel a few myths and urban legends about sign language….
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, feel free to get in touch.
Click here to pop us an email.
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Yes! Absolutely. There are no barriers at all. If you’re passionate about learning BSL or if you want to improve the knowledge you currently have you are welcome here.
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Of course. We are fully inclusive.
Hearing, D/deaf, deafened or if you are a Neurodivergent BSL user or have any disability or additional needs, you are very welcome.
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Our membership fee is £10 per term (£30 per academic year) for adult members. Supervised children are free of charge although a donation is welcome. Please see our FAQ “Can Children Join” for more information on this.
We are a not for profit club and all fees go towards the running of the club and its overheads.
We understand that not everybody may be able to afford this, so if you wish to have a private chat about your particular situation, please do reach out to one of the Leadership Team in confidence.
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We meet on Monday evenings during term time only in the rear function room at the William Camden Public House, Avenue Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EQ.
The pub is located opposite Bexleyheath train station and is served by bus routes 422, B12 and B15.
The pub is fully accessible with wheelchair access to the front, and disabled facilities. There is a small car park onsite with both disabled and electric parking bays.
We start at 7.30pm and go on until 9.30.
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Absolutely! In fact, studies have shown that access to BSL at an early age is beneficial in so many ways.
Well-behaved children are very welcome. As we meet in a public house, parents and guardians are kindly reminded that they are responsible for the supervision and behaviour of any children who attend with them.
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Actually, yes. Any kind of movement, BSL included, is helpful for keeping the hands moving and supporting manual dexterity.