Jousting match signed for deaf at Camelot Theme Park (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Jousting match signed for deaf at Camelot Theme Park

8:00am Wednesday 8th October 2008

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The story of the famous jousting tournament at Camelot Theme Park is to be told in sign language for the first time ever this weekend.

The popular Charnock Richard attraction is bringing in an interpreter for the action packed event at the UK’s only permanent jousting arena to help raise awareness of British Sign Language.

A group of children from the Bolton Deaf Children and Youth Society’s Ear 4 Kidz group will be among the audience for the special show, which takes place on Saturday (October 11) at 12.30pm.

They will be joined by pupils from local schools who will be learning sign language as part of the educational events for Learn to Sign Week.

The initiative has been organized by the British Deaf Association which is offering guests who would like to support them the chance to buy half price tickets for this particular weekend.

A donation from each half-price Camelot ticket sold at £9.50 will go to the Association.

Sandra Dempsey, the park’s marketing manager, said: “We were delighted to be approached to support such a worthwhile cause.

"Our staff will be learning sign language which we hope will be useful for communicating with visitors in the future.”

Sarah Murray, of the British Deaf Association, added: “The enthusiasm shown by Camelot Theme Park will not only provide the general public with a great day out, but will help raise awareness of BSL, provide equal access for deaf visitors, and hopefully encourage others to do the same.“

Half-price tickets, which are valid for Saturday or Sunday, must be purchased in advance by calling Camelot Theme Park on 01257 455030.

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