DEAF people in the city will continue being supported after Salisbury Lipreading Community Group (SLCG) was awarded £750.

SLCG chair Steve Miller and tutor Michelle were over the moon to pick up the cheque from Hall & Woodhouse, saying the group was “stunned”.

“The generosity of Hall & Woodhouse means that our lipreading students will be delighted that there is continuing support for their classes throughout 2026,” added Steve.

“Receiving the award from Tessa Woodhouse was both a pleasure and an honour.

“What a wonderful start to the New Year.”

SLCG say losing your hearing is disorienting and very frightening, and that deafness is the most isolating and invisible disability.

Learning the mechanics of how to lipread can significantly reduce the feeling of isolation, enable participation in social occasions and reduce stress in the workplace.

SLCG’s award is one of many as part of the pledge made by

Hall & Woodhouse pledged in 2002 to donate £1 million from their Community Chest fund to groups across the south of England.

For information on how to join a local lipreading class email Michelle via tutor.wordofmouth@gmail.com