Society and Culture

Leicestershire Liberal Democrats Leicestershire Liberal Democrats- News and information from Lib Dems in Leicestershire County Council. Rutland and Melton Liberal Democrats Rutland and Melton Liberal Democrats- News, events and contact details. Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society- Promotes the study of history, archaeology, antiquities and architecture of the county. News, officers, lecture programme and… Gervase Lucas' Company Gervase Lucas' Company- Civil war re-enactment group. Includes structure, history, meeting venues and joining details. Local Food Heroes Local Food Heroes- Information on where to buy local food, direct from the producer and farm, in the county. Includes local specialities and interactive maps, Wiccaweys Wiccaweys- Rescue and re-home unwanted border collies and working sheepdogs. Includes photographs and details of animals for adoption. [Based in Rolleston] The Committee For The Paddock The Committee For The Paddock- Group working to protect an area of wild countryside known as The Paddock from becoming swallowed up by development. Information about the area, and… Leicestershire and Rutland County Royal British Legion Leicestershire and Rutland County Royal British Legion- Puts ex-servicemen, women and their families in touch with their local branch. On line forms for membership, list of county… Robert James Lees Robert James Lees- History and research into the Leicestershire Victorian spiritualist. Wartime Leicestershire, UK Wartime Leicestershire, UK- Maps, photographs and articles about wartime (1939 to 1945) in the county, including before and after Blitz pictures. Rochester Volunteer Centre Rochester Volunteer Centre- Voluntary organisation supporting the communities in the Chatham, Rochester and Strood areas of Medway. Includes details of current opportunities. Kent National Trust Volunteers Kent National Trust Volunteers- A group of volunteers working outside on tasks for the National Trust in Kent and East Sussex on the 1st Sunday of each month. Also have an active … East Farleigh Community Network East Farleigh Community Network- News, history and information about events, clubs and facilities in the village. Porchlight Porchlight- Homeless charity providing supported accommodation in Ashford, Canterbury, Ramsgate and Dover. Also working with street homeless people across Kent including ex-offend… Medway & Swale Estuary Partnership Medway & Swale Estuary Partnership- Formed to address issues affecting the economic, environmental and social well being of the estuary. Provides information about the estuary's g… Introduction to Hoodening Introduction to Hoodening- History and background of this ancient Kent folklore tradition, with photographs and event list. Kent Fallen Kent Fallen- Kent war memorials transcription project. Seeks to protect war memorials and graves and identify fallen men and publish the information on the internet. Offers search… Online Parish Clerks Online Parish Clerks- Project to make available on-line all the available historical data on a parish including census returns, church registers, churchwardens accounts, land tax … Kent Community Foundation Kent Community Foundation- Charitable foundation set up to encourage philanthropy for the benefit of the people of Kent. Describes management team, current projects, and how to ap… Campaign for Real Ale: Deal, Dover, Sandwich and District Campaign for Real Ale: Deal, Dover, Sandwich and District- Offers local pub news, a schedule of upcoming events, feature articles, and information on the White Cliffs Winter Ales … Ashford Folkestone and Romney Marsh CAMRA Ashford Folkestone and Romney Marsh CAMRA- Campaign for real ale. Offers diary and contact. Rural Community Council for Kent and Medway Rural Community Council for Kent and Medway- Independent voluntary organisation which seeks to improve the quality of life of local communities, particularly for disadvantaged peo… Kent Police Federation Kent Police Federation- Representing all officers below the rank of Superintendent in Kent Police. Includes federation information, publications and member services. The Isle of Wight Foodbank The Isle of Wight Foodbank- Offers free food to people and families in crisis and financial hardship. Profile, how it works and list of distribution centres with opening hours. RSPCA - Isle of Wight Branch RSPCA - Isle of Wight Branch- Runs an animal Centre at Godshill, charity shops in Ventnor and Newport, and the Animal Welfare Service which offers financial assistance to pet owne… Andrew Turner Andrew Turner- Member of Parliament for the Isle of Wight. Includes profile, reports, articles, FAQs, information on surgeries, press releases, and contact details. Royal British Legion Isle of Wight Royal British Legion Isle of Wight- Includes information on Island branches and clubs of both the men's and women's sections, membership, poppy people, and local news and events. Isle of Wight Neighbourhood Watch Association Isle of Wight Neighbourhood Watch Association- Includes profile, police news, crime prevention advice, articles, and contacts. Myths, Ghosts and Legends Myths, Ghosts and Legends- Guide to Island ghost stories and locations, with images, videos and reports from paranormal investigations, and forum. Isle of Wight Nostalgia Isle of Wight Nostalgia- Information about the island, photographs, local businesses, and a substantial visitor contribution section including holiday stories, poetry and songs.