THE Westgate Centre is set to be taken over by a flash mob performing a song in sign language and more people are needed to make it as big as possible.

Taking place in May, the event will tie in with Deaf Awareness Week, with rehearsals set to get underway next month.

Chloe Amantrading, who is organising the performance which will also be professionally filmed and shared online, said: "I want to get as many people as possible involved, especially more men and teenage boys.

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"The idea is that the performance will show how diverse those using sign language can be."

She added: "We've been told there's no limit on how many can take part so I'm hoping for around 50."

There will be four two-hour rehearsals before the May performance, plus a run through a couple of days before the event.

Ms Amantrading, a sign language teacher, is also appealing for help to fund the flash mob.

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She said: "It is expensive to hire equipment for filming and rehearsal space so anyone who would be willing to help would be really appreciated."

For more information or to get involved search Arma Sign Language on Facebook or Instagram.

Alternatively contact Ms Amantrading directly by calling 07825369244.