Classes will be closed during Easter, Good Friday 3 April and
Easter Monday 6 April.

Classes finish for the summer on Monday 27 July and Friday 31 July.

The new term starts Friday 4 September, 1pm to 3pm, and Monday 7 September, 6pm to 8pm.

The annual Christmas meal is expected to be on Saturday 12 December at 6pm, but this is yet to be confirmed.

In the New Year, classes resume Friday 15 January, 1pm to 3pm, and Monday 18 January, 6pm to 8pm.

Maureen says signwriting is a way to write BSL signs and if schoolchildren learn signwriting, it would help them to record and remember signs for their exams.

Here is the link to Valerie Sutton’s signwriting website: https://signwriting.org

Practice Makes Perfect has been nominated for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2026. A few past and current members have already submitted letters in support of PMP.

Nominations for the 2026 awards were open until 1 December 2025. The 2026 award results will be announced on 14 November 2026.

Edited 1 March 2026 – nominations closed 1 December 2025

The last Monday class for this year is on November 24, 6pm to 8pm, and the last Friday class will be on November 28, 1pm to 3pm. These sessions will be a social get-together with snacks.

Our Christmas meal for those who are eligible is Saturday December 13 at 6pm. It will be at the Mount Pleasant, Manchester Road, Southport. When menus are available Maureen will text members for their choices. Cost is not yet known.

Dates for new classes in January 2026:
Monday January 12, 6pm to 8pm
Friday January 16, 1pm to 3pm

Past learners are welcome to join Monday’s social signing group from 6pm to 8pm. All sessions are £5, which includes tuition, handouts and refreshments.

New learners are welcome. Email your details and the day you wish to attend to maureengndoyle@gmail.com or text 07960 984306.

The last classes before the summer break will be on Monday 14th July and Friday 25th July.

Classes restart Monday 1st September, 6 pm to 8 pm, and Friday 5th September, 1 pm to 3 pm. Places available on both classes. Email your details to maureengndoyle@gmail.com or text 07960 984306.

This is just a reminder of the dates when we are closed during 2025. They include:

Good Friday [18 April]
Easter Monday [21 April]
All of August
All of December

Classes restart in 2026 on these dates:

Friday, 16 January 1-3pm & Monday, 19 January 6-8pm

Due to tutor holidays the last Monday class will be on 22nd July, and the last Friday class is on 26th July. No Classes in August as we are closed for the summer holidays.

Classes restart on Monday 2nd September and Friday 6th September. Some places available for both Monday and Friday classes. Email or text stating which day you want to attend.

In January 2025 classes begin on Friday 10th and Monday 13th. Please email or text to register to start classes in the New Year.

A new signing practice group will be starting Monday 8 April from 6pm till 8pm alongside the 12-week course.

This group will be for signers, past members and recent learners to use their signing skills and develop confidence in signing with other people.

Fee will be £5 each session.

Email maureengndoyle@gmail.com to register your interest.

Starting in September, Practice Makes Perfect will be running two 12-week courses. These will begin on Friday 1 September 1-3pm, and Monday 4 September 6-8pm.

Please register your interest as soon as possible if you want to attend either of our 12-week courses. Note that as well as structured planned classes, there will be homework to do.

Suggested donations per class is £3. Refreshments will be free.

To register, email Maureen at maureengndoyle@gmail.com with your name, address and day you want to attend. Alternatively, phone Maureen on 01704 546626 (evenings only).

Classes have started. New learners welcome. Fridays 1.30-3pm or Mondays 6-8pm. No charge. Voluntary donations are welcome.