Family Fun Day at The Plough Inn

It was yet another typically wet Bank Holiday weekend when The Plough Inn held their Family Fun Day. Although, whilst setting up, if felt more like a wet October day rather than the August Bank Holiday, morale cheered up when the sun started to shine, and people came along to see the various activities which had been organised.

There was a Fire Engine to have a look around, face painting, Tombola’s, a raffle and other games.

The highlight however, was not only soaking the Manager of the Plough (amongst others) in the Stocks, but seeing her, along with 16 other people jump off a 200 ft Bungee Jump in the Car Park!

The crazy jumpers (who had mostly dressed up as various “superheros”) had all raised sponsorship money for The Ear Foundation.

The evening finished off with some live music from local bands.

Thanks to everyone who took part, particularly Sarah at The Plough and her staff, Colin Wells who did some fantastic commentating throughout the day, the volunteers who helped run the stalls and, of course, to all the brave people who jumped on the day!

The whole day raised in excess of £1,500!

2nd September 2010, 13:01

Job Opportunity at The Ear Foundation - Education Tutor

Are you working or have experience in the field of deafness and are looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative, growing education team who is committed to supporting both the families of deaf children, young people and adults as well as the professionals who work with them?

A unique opportunity has arisen at The Ear Foundation in Nottingham for a professional to join their team on a full time basis.

This job would be ideal for someone who enjoys the challenges of a varied and exciting job that will use a variety of both their clinical and interpersonal their skills.

As a member of our education team you would have fantastic opportunities to present to a range of audiences about issues around deafness with an emphasis on using technology such as cochlear implants both in the U.K. and abroad?

We have a growing education programme, developing and delivering courses not only in Nottingham, but throughout the U.K. as well as more exotic locations such as Russia, Sweden, Canada and Belgium etc.

You will be able to get involved in the ongoing development of our specialised resources materials, focussed on children & adults with cochlear implants and other latest technologies.

There will also be exciting opportunities to contribute to our family centred research projects as well as our popular family programme for babies, toddlers, children and young people.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and enjoys working as part of a team, with good communication skills. You will need a degree level or equivalent qualification as a teacher of the deaf, speech and language therapist or professional familiar with current deaf service provision, development and issues.

For an informal chat or to find out more about this post please contact Sue Archbold or Jackie Salter on 0115 942 1985 or contact via email sue@earfoundation.org.uk

If you wish to receive an application pack please contact Richard on 0115 9421985 or email richard@earfoundation.org.uk

The closing date for applications will be 4pm 20th September 2010. Interviews will be conducted week commencing 27th September 2010.

The post will start from early November 2010.

The salary is between 30-35k depending on experience.

16th July 2010, 12:12