Spring Workshop & AGM 2022
On Saturday 2nd April members gathered for our Spring Workshop and AGM. We were joined by activist, Jasper Williams (@QueerCantHear), who delivered a very thought provoking LGBT+ Workshop. Members were […]
Member Support – Back to Basics
On Thursday 24th February, members joined our ‘Back to Basics’ webinar. We covered arrival time, clarification, paring down, possible whisper, co-working and when the tech goes wrong – it was […]
Newsletter – Issue 20
Member Support – Christmas Social
On Thursday 16th December, members gathered to discuss what they plan to do over the festive period.
Newsletter – Issue 19
Winter Workshop 2021
On Saturday 23rd October members gathered for our Winter Workshop. We were joined in the morning by transformational life coach, Marie Jensen, who is also a BSL Interpreter herself. Marie offered […]
Member Support – Social
On Thursday 26th August, members gathered to discuss their Summer plans and what they’ve already been up-to.
Member Support – Contracts
On Thursday 19th August, members joined Linzi Weatherson for a ‘Contracts’ session. Lipspeakers discussed considerations when negotiating both face-to-face and remote bookings, and adjustments that the Lipspeaking profession may make […]
Newsletter – Issue 18
Member Support – Tax Surgery, Part 2
On Thursday 10th June, members gathered for a tax session with Mike Clarkson FMAAT FCCA Director at Brent King Chartered Accountants.
ALAS Committee Meeting 25/05/2021
The ALAS Committee met on Tuesday 25th May via ‘Zoom’ to discuss plans for the Summer ahead.
Member Support – Legal, Part 4
On Thursday 13th May members gathered to discuss the current situation in the court system. With a large backlog of hearings to work through, and a gradual move away from […]
Newsletter – Issue 17
Celebrating the life of Linda Croton
Linda’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 14th April at Bentley crematorium. There will be a Lipspeaker at the service, in addition to a Lipspeaker on Zoom. Those attending can […]
Member Support – ‘Back to Basics’
On Thursday 8th April, members joined Linzi Weatherson for a ‘Back to Basics’ session. Lipspeakers shared their Top Tip for working remotely, discussed environmental considerations and updated technology available for […]
Remembering Linda Croton
Our dear friend and colleague, Linda Croton, passed away on 13th March 2021. A Lipspeaker for over 20 years, Linda was a mischievous, kind, highly respected and caring woman liked […]
ALAS AGM
On Thursday 11th March members gathered online for the first remote AGM via ‘Zoom’. AGM minutes can be downloaded here.
ALAS Committee Meeting 03/03/2021
The ALAS Committee met on Wednesday 3rd March via ‘Zoom’ to discuss a number of things. To read more please see the meeting notes below. Committee Meeting 03/03/21
Member Support – Social
On Thursday 25th February, members joined Linzi Weatherson for an informal social. Members joined in a burst of colour to share a safe space discussing hobbies, DIY and even frogs!
Member Support – Tax Special
On Thursday 11th February members joined as Lesley Weatherson delivered a ‘Tax Special’. The webinar was full of detail and signposted lipspeakers to various legislation and guidance. After briefly exploring […]