Event: MAKATON TASTER SESSION WITH LAUREN YOUNG

Date: Monday 16th March 2026
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Vane Tempest Hall, Gilesgate

FREE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF A YOUNG PERSON O-25 WITH A DISABILITY AND / OR ADDITIONAL NEED WITHIN THE DURHAM LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA.

☆ THE WORKSHOP WILL BE FACE TO FACE AT VANE TEMPEST HALL, GILESGATE & NEEDS TO BE PREBOOKED AS NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. IF OVERSUBSCRIBED PLACES WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM.

☆ MAKATON TASTER SESSION WITH LAUREN YOUNG ☆

 About the workshop:

The taster session is designed to give a brief insight of the Makaton communication programme, 46 signs are taught during the session. The first 34 signs are specifically chosen to provide a useful and basic vocabulary followed by a further 12 signs specifically appropriate for the group.

Book your place for the Makaton Workshop here: https://forms.gle/yLsWvf2e6vsqsHQJ6

Posted on: 11th February 2026