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Princess of Wales Carol Service... Wilf wrote to her about sign language access...

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Elderflower14 · 24/12/2024 20:13

Last year at the Carol Service there was no sign language at all. Wilf wrote to The Princess of Wales and suggested it be included.. He got a lovely letter from her lady in waiting saying they would look into it... Fast forward to tonight and we have just seen a signer!!! Wilf is absolutely thrilled!!! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

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Needmorelego · 24/12/2024 20:14

I hope the songs get better. It's all a bit dreary versions of songs so far.
That Paloma Faith thing was awful .
But yes having a signer is brilliant.

HowDoYouSpellThat · 24/12/2024 20:15

That's fantastic! Though it is a shame it hasn't been more inclusive before now.
Well done Wilf.

ChristmasUsername2024 · 24/12/2024 20:15

Well done Wilf.

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Elderflower14 · 24/12/2024 20:17

We are behind. Now watching JP Cooper...

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Elderflower14 · 24/12/2024 20:23

You are right Paloma is a little ropey!!

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Eaglemom · 24/12/2024 20:28

May I ask who Wilf is? But well.done

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Elderflower14 · 24/12/2024 20:33

Eaglemom · 24/12/2024 20:28

May I ask who Wilf is? But well.done

My son who is profoundly deaf and autistic....

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HPandthelastwish · 24/12/2024 20:34

How lovely, good for him although they should have thought about it themselves.

How is Wilf getting on now?

OnlyMabelInTheBuilding · 24/12/2024 20:34

Well done Wilf!

Paloma was awful.

Eaglemom · 24/12/2024 20:35

Thank you. Amazing 👏 I hope he is very proud of himself

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Elderflower14 · 24/12/2024 20:38

Letter attached..

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WinterCrow · 24/12/2024 20:38

Eaglemom · 24/12/2024 20:28

May I ask who Wilf is? But well.done

Wilf's a bit of an MN legend, going back many years. OP's been posting about him and his adventures, working toward increasing independence, through school, college and beyond. He's a lovely young man, a credit to the OP.

Eaglemom · 24/12/2024 20:40

Thank you for filling me in! Lovely to hear!

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Elderflower14 · 24/12/2024 20:40

WinterCrow · 24/12/2024 20:38

Wilf's a bit of an MN legend, going back many years. OP's been posting about him and his adventures, working toward increasing independence, through school, college and beyond. He's a lovely young man, a credit to the OP.

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ssd · 24/12/2024 20:51

Very well done Wilf

AdaColeman · 24/12/2024 20:52

How brilliant of Wilf to think of that, and take some action. I think he should have been invited to the concert as a way of thanking him!
Wishing you and Wilf and your family a very happy Christmas Lottie. Has Wilf travelled home for Christmas, have a great time all of you.

JimHalpertsWife · 24/12/2024 20:54

Oh bravo to Wilf!

hoteltango · 24/12/2024 20:55

It's so lovely to hear about Wilf again.

TennisWithDeborah · 24/12/2024 20:59

Not a fan of the royals but I know you and Wilf from the SCD threads so I’m delighted to read this @Elderflower14
excellent !

LIZS · 24/12/2024 21:00

Aww that is fantastic that he has contributed towards change. Wilf is truly amazing and you are a deservedly proud mum!

imnotwhoyouthinkiam · 24/12/2024 21:01

Bravo Wilf! The Princess of Wales is lovely.

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Elderflower14 · 24/12/2024 21:01

AdaColeman · 24/12/2024 20:52

How brilliant of Wilf to think of that, and take some action. I think he should have been invited to the concert as a way of thanking him!
Wishing you and Wilf and your family a very happy Christmas Lottie. Has Wilf travelled home for Christmas, have a great time all of you.

Yes. He's here.. He signed Away In A Manger at the Carol Service tonight... I left him in the pub with his friends and he came home later and had his dinner...

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Pieceofpurplesky · 24/12/2024 21:07

I love a Wilf story - always makes me feel inspired. Merry Christmas Wilf and family.

NotEatingApples · 24/12/2024 21:10

Maybe remove his full name from the letter as he's very easy to find on Facebook.

JellycatEgg · 24/12/2024 21:11

Hey OP, you may want to repost the letter with your son’s full name redacted. Funnily enough I actually recognise Wilf from his posts on our local facebook pages.

Fantastic news, I am sure he is thrilled. Merry Christmas to you both 🎄