Trustees

Jason Hixon

Chair

Donna Burrows

Trustee

I became involved in LSDBP initially as a Social Club member when it reopened in the new building. I then became Secretary of the Social Club and also started working as a volunteer in the cafe for the +55 group which meets on Tuesdays. 

I assist in running Social Squad events at the Centre on Saturday afternoons twice a month and joined the weekly deaf drama group.

I’m the proud partner of Hearing Dog, Freddy – who is at the Centre so often, he probably now sees it as his second home!

Christine Roche

Trustee

My first contact with the Society was 33 years ago, in 1990, when I started to attend with my son who is Deaf. I started to learn BSL and Centenary House was a lifeline for helping me to get involved in the community and improving my communication. I volunteered for many years at Youth Club and Play Schemes. In 2012, I became a trustee on the board and have been supporting the Society ever since in this role. 

Currently, I am studying to achieve my level 3 BSL. I run a café for the community fortnightly with three amazing volunteers. I enjoy spending time in the Deaf community, and attend lots of their events. 

In my free time, I like walking, wildlife, and pootling about in the garden (though I wouldn’t say I’m a gardener!) I love going to the beach and walking in the sand. When warm enough I will swim in the sea, but very rarely in this country! Love being with family and friends. 

I believe that equality should be shared by all. The Society helps to give people opportunities that they would not normally have, leading to a more equal society.

Bev Byard

Trustee

Shelia Foster

Trustee

Evin Wickremaratne

Trustee