Family intro to British Sign Language

Streetlife Museum is hosting a family introduction to British Sign Language on Thursday 29 October, with two sessions to choose from: 1-1.45pm and 2-2.45pm. It's aimed at children aged seven and over with accompanying adults, and since spaces are limited, you'll need to book your place in advance. The good news is that adults accompanying a child don't need to book separately.

The session is led by BSL teacher David Webb, who runs Webb BSL, and BSL interpreter Lisa Bagnall. Between them, they'll take you through the basics of British Sign Language, so it's a good starting point if you've never tried it before and want to pick up a few signs with your kids.

It's held at the Streetlife Museum of Transport in Hull's Museums Quarter, which holds more than 200 years of transport history across six galleries. You'll find everything from bicycles and carriages to motorcars and railways, alongside a look at street life through the years. There are rare cars from 1897, part of the 1900 motor show, sitting next to a 1940s street reconstruction and the original Cottingham North signal box, which was moved to the site brick by brick. You can even experience the smells of a stable on the Hull to York Mail Coach ride.

If you're in the area, the museum neighbours Wilberforce House and the Hull & East Riding Museum, both of which are also free to enter, so it's easy to make a full afternoon of it. The BSL sessions run from 1-1.45pm and 2-2.45pm on Thursday 29 October; booking is required for children aged seven and over, and adults accompanying a child don't need to book.