Society and Culture

The David Brown Tractor Club Ltd. The David Brown Tractor Club Ltd.- A history of David Brown and Sons (Huddersfield) Ltd, local manufacturer and exporter of tractors from their Meltham plant. Meltham Methodist Church Meltham Methodist Church- Information about services, events diary, newsletter, a history of the community, and contacts. Meltham Crossroads Meltham Crossroads- Set up by Meltham Churches Together to serve the community by providing clothing and household items at affordable prices; information about their shop, volunt… Made In Leeds Festival Made In Leeds Festival- Details of the event with line-up. Leeds Forum Leeds Forum- Discussion forum for locals. Leeds Salon Discussion Group Leeds Salon Discussion Group- Lists forthcoming discussion topics, including suggested background reading, venue, speakers and contact form to join the mailing list. Details of re… CAMRA Leeds CAMRA Leeds- Information about their publications, including online copies of Full Measure, their bi-monthly magazine, a list of upcoming events, and information about their ongoi… Wades's Charity Wades's Charity- Formed to provide and maintain open spaces within the pre-1974 Leeds city boundary, for the benefit of the inhabitants. Information about their land holdings, act… The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society- Information about the history and current activities of this educational charity dedicated to advancing science, literature and the a… Leeds Anglo German Club Leeds Anglo German Club- Multinational, not-for-profit group dedicated to the people, culture, traditions and language of Germany and German-speaking countries. Events and venue i… Cornerstone Housing Co-op Cornerstone Housing Co-op- A housing co-op in Chapeltown, Leeds, who own 2 Victorian houses. Information about the co-op, housing co-ops generally, and organisations which use the… St George's Crypt St George's Crypt- Description of the work of this charity for the homeless, its history, and how to help. Includes Quicktime video of recent royal visit. On-line purchase of merc… St Anne's Shelter and Housing Action St Anne's Shelter and Housing Action- Information about the organisation's work to secure housing for disadvantaged people. Details for contact, job and volunteering opportunities… Voluntary Action - Leeds Voluntary Action - Leeds- Database of links with voluntary and community groups in the Leeds Metropolitan area who are on-line. Radical Routes Radical Routes- Headquarters for a network of co-operatives, mainly housing co-ops, but also workers' co-ops. Information about membership, publications, resources and contact det… From Knottingley to Great Parndon From Knottingley to Great Parndon- Biography of locally-born lad, Don Aaron, now resident in Harlow, Essex. Includes photographs. Five Towns Christian Fellowship Five Towns Christian Fellowship- Information about services and meetings; member of the Evangelical Alliance. Two congregations in Castleford and Knottingley, and developing group… Volunteering Kirklees Volunteering Kirklees- Supporting and developing the voluntary and community sector in the area; includes information about their services, volunteering opportunities, and trainin… Huddersfield Scout Sailing Huddersfield Scout Sailing- Royal Yachting Association establishment to teach sailing to Scouts and Guides on Scammonden Water. Information on courses, instructors, boats and cont… Kirklees Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre Kirklees Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre- Offers free and confidential counselling and support to women and girls who have experienced sexual abuse and/or rape, either as… Keighley and Craven CAMRA Keighley and Craven CAMRA- Features information about the Keighley and Skipton Beer Festivals, awards, events, news, and a list of pubs in the area. Keighley & Ilkley VCA Keighley & Ilkley VCA- A local resource for voluntary and community groups in and around Keighley. Details of activities, events, services, staff and membership. Two Torches at Keighley Two Torches at Keighley- Tracing the history of the Hall family from the time of Flodden Field to 1615, based on original documents. [Requires user to download fonts; also offers … Rotary Club of Keighley Rotary Club of Keighley- Information about membership and their programme of social and community events and activities. Keighley Cat Care Keighley Cat Care- Volunteer centre heping abandoned, stray and unwanted cats and kittens to find homes. Rainbow Children's Centre Rainbow Children's Centre- Sure Start initiative upporting children under five and their families, through community based services. Keighley District Scout Movement Keighley District Scout Movement- Information about local scout groups and their activities; events calendar, newsletter and useful links. Freecycle Ilkley Freecycle Ilkley- Local Yahoo! group recycling to keep stuff out of landfill. Little Lane Children's Centre Little Lane Children's Centre- Supporting children under five and their families. Covering early years development, childcare, education, family support and family health services. Ilkley Community Transport Ilkley Community Transport- Provides minibus services for elderly, disabled and youth groups in the area; includes a history, and contact details.