We meet every Wednesday evening at the United Reformed Church Hall, First Cross Road, Twickenham TW2 5QA from 7.15 to 9.00 p.m. with the exception of August and Christmas| Enter your starting place or post code to get driving, walking or public transport directions: |
Our meetings are informal. We usually start with a chat while the activity for the evening is being prepared. Activities include lessons in lip-reading which is a very useful skill to learn, or talks by visiting guests, or playing various games , some of which help with practising our communication skills. The evening then concludes with light refreshments. Occasionally we visit places of interest, usually by minibus, or go to a nearby theatre to enjoy a captioned performance of a play. Members are encouraged to contribute their own ideas for the programme of events.
We hold a lip reading class on the first Wednesday of each month at the club it gives everyone a bit of practise at lip reading and Maureen always makes it fun and informative it's well attended
The Group was formed in 1945 by servicemen and women returning from World War 2. They sufferd from hearing losses acquired during the war and decided to form a Group to help fight for better aids and equipment for deaf and hard of hearing people. The Group was then named Twickenham Hard of Hearing Club but that name was changed three years ago to Twickenham Hearing Support Group. We feel this name encompasses the needs of deaf and hard of hearing people more than the old name. The club played an active part in the campaign for better hearing aids and audiology services through the National Health Service and the development of additional support equipment. 
We began the Sympathetic Hearing Scheme through which the development of loops with the logo developed in shops and banks.
