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I haven't made it to any of the online sessions yet as I'm a single parent to a very active 3-year-old who likes to make a lot of noise, but I hope I can make it on the 25th! It will depend on my work as well (I'm self-employed, so when I get the chance, I work myself into the ground in the constant fear that it'll suddenly dry up!), but I really want to make time for a bit of practice with other BSL beginners if I possibly can!

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douglas mathers is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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for anyone who would like to join a practise session this evening!

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sorry those were the wrong details!

douglas mathers is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: monday beginners sign language zoom practice meeting 7pm
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

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On 20/07/2020 at 14:03, Usayd Islam Tariq said:

Yes @Jeetus Maximus Sohpal regular schedule this week. And @Mariam sorry for the confusion for not clarifying. 

Thanks folks! Looking forwards to saying hello shortly! Hello might literally be all I say - im a super- noob, but itll be good to see you! 👍🙌

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Hi everyone. I'm hoping to pop in to the session for about 15minutes. I'm super busy lol, but it will be good to at least meet ya'll and see what the session is like. Hope this is ok?

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Thanks for having me in there too folks, really nice to ‘meet’ you and have my first interaction using BSL! That was really great! Thanks very much! 
Same time next week?

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Hi everyone, sorry I ended up not making it to the session yesterday - I'm a single mumsie and couldn't get a second without my little lady running around me lol. Hopefully next time! :D 

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Sorry I was out all Saturday last week and out this afternoon too, but NEXT Saturday going to be in and joining the chat (or watching in awe of some of you folks and humbled by my fingerspelling 😔🤣)!

 Hope you’re all keeping well despite the pandemic, and current heatwave (which I’m loving!). 

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Hey Everyone! Just so you are all aware. The meetings are still occurring on Saturday 2pm every week.

Even though there is no scheduled session written above, they are still continuing. 

Thank you for all those that have made them and continue to do so.

Happy signing

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Morning folks. Been out of the picture for a while as been busy with prepping for our new arrival which is at the end of this month. How are the practice sessions going? Are they still running?

Not sure when I will be back but hopefully I'll be back soon. Currently juggling work, health and a preggers wife along with trying to learn Level 1 BSL 😅

Hope to see you all soon :) 

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On 08/08/2020 at 15:04, Usayd Islam Tariq said:

Excellent session tonight @Den. Thank you to those that participated. Covered questions structured not covered in the course and basic finger-spelling- in order to get more familiar and much more faster. 

Yes indeed - thanks for having me along @Usayd Islam Tariq.  Hoping to join you tomorrow if commitments allow!

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