CALLOWBROOK Swifts JFC, a local FA Charter Standard club, have become one of England's first deaf friendly' football clubs by signing up to the NDCS Deaf Friendly Football Club Pledge.

By signing the pledge recently launched by the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS), the club has committed to opening up the sport to deaf people.

The Deaf Friendly Football Club Pledge is part of a ground-breaking NDCS project designed to make football more accessible to all deaf children.

The pledge has been developed to ensure that FA Charter Standard Football Clubs are Deaf Friendly and are committed to creating equal playing and coaching opportunities for deaf people.

For more information on how you, your child or your club can get involved email at football@ndcs.org.uk, phone 0121 234 9820 or visit www.ndcs.org.uk/football.

If you would like to join Callowbrook Swifts JFC, contact Keith Atkins on 0121 243 1452 or 07950 961726.