Deaf charity SignHealth, with the help of thousands of children from across the UK - have entered the Guinness Book of Records.
On 8th February at exactly 2:45pm an estimated 130,000 children signed and sang "Sign to sing" at the same time. The previous record was set at last years event!!
On 8th February at exactly 2:45pm an estimated 130,000 children signed and sang "Sign to sing" at the same time. The previous record was set at last years event!!
It was a terrific event, which all of the children and schools taking part enjoyed immensely. Importantly, it was also a great way of raising Deaf awareness and introducing people to sign language.
Leading deaf communications service Silent Sounds provided two of their BSL interpreters on stage at the Buckinghamshire event to interpret the proceedings. A great time was had by all.
A news report showing the world record attempt can be seen at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01bqq96/BBC_Oxford_News_08_02_2012/
Please visit www.silent-sounds.co.uk for many other news items of deafness and British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting.
