We are a small but friendly Guide Unit. For girls aged 10 to 14 - Guides to challenge themselves and make a difference in their community. We work on a range of badges and activities with the aim of facilitating the young people in developing their team working skills, leadership skills, independence and life skills along with so much more.
We are a thriving Scout Group for boys and girls in and around the market town of Kirkham, located on the Fylde coast between Preston and Blackpool in West Lancashire. We have a Beaver Scout Colony, a Cub Scout Pack and a Scout Troop, and support local Explorer Scout Units.
4 Heatons Friendship Group (4HFG)
We are a community friendship group based in Stockport. Members generally come from the north of the town. The group was set up to help bring together people who want to meet people with similar interests or try something new. No membership fees, two optional weekly meetings: Coffee Catch-up & Thursday's Evening Meetup and numerous group activities.
The current group is a merger between 15th LSA and the old 4th LSA. We continue to work on the basics of Scouting and also the adventure such as climbing, shooting, survival camps and lots of crafts for our younger Scouts (they are called Beavers but known as Turquoise Ninjas). Looking to the future to grow.
AAS provides free, creative workshops, courses and opportunities for people with lived experience of homelessness. While we are London based, our community stretches across the south sast of England and beyond.
A small but friendly group of enthusiasts who regularly meet and have National Demonstrators visit at the monthly social meetings. Visitors are welcome. Do contact us if you would like to know more or wish to join the society which affiliated to the National Flower Arranging Society. This is a new website and is under initial development and construction.
Aberdeen & County Floral Group is affiliated to both the Scottish and National Associations of Flower Arranging Societies. We are a local Club whose members enjoy the art of flower arranging, meeting regularly in the evenings to take pleasure in demonstrations by area and national demonstrators, exchange ideas and to find out "What's On", and often participating in flower festivals.
Founded in 1861, the historic Airthrey Spa Bowling Club is located in the pictuesque town of Bridge of Allan - a former spa town at the foot of the Ochil Hills, located just north of Stirling in Central Scotland. Airthrey Spa is a relatively small but exceptionally friendly and sociable bowling club where everyone is made to feel welocme.
The Alma Singers consists of ladies from villages around Great Barford, founded by Alma Tebbutt in 2010. We continue to change and develop our music, and perform many concerts, singing a variety of popular folk songs, Christmas music and songs from musicals. No previous experience needed; you don't need to read music. Come along and meet new friends and old!
We are a group of members who model railways in a range of scales. We have our own club room with several layouts set up permanently. We meet twice a week. Our membership is open to all ages.
In our meetings we discussions include the various aspects of digital photography, lighting, viewing each others photographs via a laptop and projector. We sometimes have models to sit for us, other times; interesting items and objects are our "focus". Encouragement, help and guidance are always available. Members own favourite topics, be it, pets, family, holidays are always appreciated.
A group where mostly pensioners who have taken an interest in digital photography come to share and discuss their problems with their new found hobby.
The Arctic Club brings together people with experience of expeditions to the Arctic, for science, exploration and adventure. We welcome new members and hold an Annual Dinner in December. We give Arctic Club Awards to support expeditions, though the Gino Watkins Memorial Fund. The Arctic Expedition Noticeboard enables the exchange of information and expertise about recent and forthcoming expeditions.
Ardleigh & District Horticultural Society was founded in 1893 and aims to promote an interest in all aspects of horticulture. It is a friendly society that holds 7 meetings a year, has a plant sale in May and it's annual show in August.
Ashbourne Allotments is sited by Watery Lane, Ashbourne in Derbyshire. The site only started in March 2011. The land originally belonged to Nestle who sold it with a covenant to Derbyshire Dales District Council for agricultural use only. Derbyshire Dales Council lease the land to the Ashbourne Alotments Association.
We are a local art club that has been going since 1970. We meet every Friday from 19:00 - 2100 at Ashford Baptist Church in Ashford.
Would you like to grow your own fresh fruit and veg? Ashford & District Smallholders has run the Chattern Hill allotment site in Ashford, Middlesex (Spelthorne) for over 100 years. Our 8-acre site lies behind the Greene King 'Freeman Arms' pub, and is accessed via a narrow lane from Feltham Road, TW15 1BS. We welcome both novice and experienced gardeners.
We are a local horticutural society for Aston Clinton and the surrounding area. The Society organises monthly meetings with a visiting speaker and holds a Spring and Summer Show.We organise garden visits in the summer and support village activities with plant sales.
Bamford & District History Group was formed to study and enjoy the history of Bamford and the surrounding areas. We hold monthly meetings, an annual exhibition and arrange visits to places of interest. The Group holds an archive of local records, photographs, maps and newspaper cuttings.
Banwood is a friendly group that meets weekly to enjoy a variety of folk dances. Whether you’re an experienced dancer, a complete beginner or somewhere in between, there’s a warm welcome waiting for you.
A charity set up to convert the redundant church in the village of Barthol Chapel, Aberdeenshire into a hub for the community to use.
The Bath Shed is a community organisation based in Bath for (mainly but not exclusively) men and women over 50 years of age who can connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of people to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun.
A not for profit folk dance club, who meet every Friday evening for a mixture of English, American, and Scotish dances. We have a good mix of men v Ladies. all ages welcome. We dance to recorded music as well as live bands, All of our dances are called with an expericence call which changes each week.
Discover lawn bowls at Beckenham & Stanhope Bowling Club! Unwind, meet new people and join our vibrant community. Open to all ages, 18 to 88. Try for free and enjoy this fantastic sport. Be part of something special!
We're a friendly bunch of folk, of all ages, united by a passion for writing, be it for fun or with an aim to have our work published. We offer support by listening to each other's work, engaging in discussion and giving feedback.
The East Twickenham Belgian Refugee Project researches the unique history of the 1WW Belgian Refugee Community in Richmond & Twickenham, and works to make this known in publications and by public commemoration. It acts for the East Twickenham Centennial Group in partnership with the Friends of Cambridge & Warren Gardens.
Founded in 1936 by a small group of enthusiastic Model Engineers. The aim of the Society is simple: to bring together persons from all walks of life who share a common interest in model engineering and its heritage.
Bisham Concert Band is a friendly community concert band based near Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire.
BLACKHALL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Founded in 1952 we are the main gardening club in North West Edinburgh
Black Horse Allotments is based on Old Park Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands. We are a friendly site and we have a wealth of allotmenteering experience to share. If you need help with your spuds or if you have a question about growing your first tomato plant, we're here to help.
We are a community gardening group in association with The Conservation Volunteers running weekly meet-ups to tidy local green spaces and manage a community allotment in Bletchley.
Association for plot holders on Bluebell Allotments in Norwich. Bluebell allotments was established in 1924 and has over 500 plots The association was established in 1926 and has over 200 members. We operate a trading hut for the benefit of the members as well as various social activities.
A symphony orchestra based in London for all emergency services workers. The aim of the orchestra is to raise awareness of mental illness.
Award winning voluntary fundraising group. Helping pets In Need.
Bonby History Group comprises a small group of friends who have a common interest in researching the history of the village of Bonby which is one of the Spring Line Villages in the Ancholme Valley within Lincolnshire.
A friendly group who meet to have demonstrations, talks, workshops and just to paint together. We meet from October to April each year. Meetings are on second Tuesday evenings and last Wednesday afternoons.
This modern, spacious and well maintained hall in Boreham has three separate halls for hire. Bookings are taken from either one-off, occasional or regular hirers. If you're looking to hire a hall for meetings, parties or other occasions.
A club run by the members to enable them to enjoy the sport of curling. The club is open to all and carries out most of its activity at the Peak sports centre in Stirling.
Town Twinning association linked with Octeville-sur-mer near Le Havre, in Normandy, France. A friendly group, no need to speak French, but open mind & sense of humour helpful. We meet socially 4-5 times a year & organise alternating exchange visits.
Bourne End Chess Club in South Buckinghamshire competes in both the Buckinghamshire and Berkshire Chess Leagues.
The Bourne End Chess Congress is an annual one day rapid play tournament which usually takes place on a Sunday in March or April. The congress consists of five rounds and is divided into sections containing 12-20 players.
A community centre for groups and communities to come together . We have numerous rooms to hire including in our main Hall a stage some rooms also have kitchens. We hold numerous events like markets fairs Bowburn Fun Day and much more . We also have a large car park.
Bowburn is a village 4 1/2 miles from the city of Durham in the North East of England . The site is designed to help people in regards to whats happenning in the community and what is available.
Bradwell-on-Sea Flower Show and Companion Dog Show is a local annual show where people can exhibit their produce, cooking or art. It also includes a dog show and a large fair on the village playing field.
Briar Road allotments in Twickenham are close to the river Crane and Kneller Gardens. The Briar Road Allotments Holders Association committee meets once a month and organises charity events that raise money for the maintenance of our communal hut and projects that benefit the plot holders.
Re-named from Braishfield Horticultural Society, the Club aims to host talks on all matters garden related and visit local gardens during the Summer months.
Braunton, a lively village in North Devon, is twinned with Plouescat in Brittany, France. Plouescat, near Roscoff, is of similar size and outlook to Braunton. The purpose of the twinning organisation is to promote understanding and friendship between the two communities, and to have a lot of fun. All ages are involved and new members are most welcome !
This lovely group was born (excuse the pun) out of a conversation I unexpectedly had with a small group of parents in my town. We have a strong and thriving community here but one thing we lacked was a group for parents of pre-schoolers and it became quite apparent from conversations, that is was needed!
The group was formed to research, promote and conserve historical sites, items and information relating to Brompton by Northallerton, North Yorkshire and its environs, and to support others in doing so. 

A friendly walking group of approximately 60 members. We walk every other weekend on alternate Saturdays and Sundays. Our walks average between 8 and 10 miles, local and in the Cotswolds, Chilterns and the unique countryside of Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. We also have a monthly mid-week walk between 5 and 6 miles, finishing at a Public House for lunch.
The Buckinghamshire County Chess Association governs the affiliated Buckinghamshire Chess Clubs, the Bucks League and Bucks Individual competitions. It also organises teams for inter-county competition and manages local grading/rating issues. The BCCA is affiliated to The English Chess Federation and to the Southern Counties Chess Union.
Our aim is to develop chess skills for juniors in Buckinghamshire. We organize chess coaching and county team matches for U9, U11, U14 and U18 age groups. This site provides information about the Bucks Youth Chess Association, details of forthcoming events and their related results.
A site for enthusiastic supporters for history of this North East area of Essex. Discovering Bulmer’s past residents and their properties.
A friendly group of keen and aspiring calligraphers. We meet on the first Saturday of the month in the Church Hall, St John’s Street, Rastick HD6 1HN (near Brighouse Railway Station). We have a choice of classes, a shop and a library. Beginners welcome.
Formed in 1946, Camberley Natural History Society is a lively group with an extensive programme of indoor and outdoor meetings. Indoor meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month (except August), at High Cross Church, Knoll Road, Camberley at 7.30.pm President: Dr Pat Morris, MBE Chairman: Bernard Baverstock 01276 22574 Honorary Programme Secretary: Joan Morrad 01276 22574
Carlisle and District Model Engineering Society has been established since 1936 and is a small group of enthusiastic model engineers. The focus is on building and running trains on our combined 3.5", 5" and 7.25" gauge raised track at Hammonds Pond park in Carlisle. We are open to the public on Sundays and Bank Holidays (weather and personnel permitting).
Chaldon Creakers are a group of local people who run together weekly to ensure that as many people as possible benefit from the physical and social benefits of this type of activity. They are free and open to anyone who wishes to come along.
Chantry Gardens is a retirement community of mixed Bungalows and Apartments in Filey North Yorkshire. This is an active community and members need to communicate and show activities among the group.
We are a group of model aero enthusiasts with access to a very well maintained flying site just outside of Church Eaton, Staffordshire. The club is open to anyone who wants to come along and enjoy this excellent hobby. You will find plenty of help and advice from the current membership.
Chesham & District Natural History Society was formed in 1964 to encourage interest in all aspects of biodiversity and habitat management. We hold monthly meetings, with experts providing digital presentations on a wide range of natural history subjects, and lead walks to areas of specific wildlife interest to broaden the experiences for our members.and visitors.
Set in the picturesque Lancashire village of Chipping, the Memorial Hall was opened on the 14th November 1999 by Mr Jack Berry MBE. It is a community owned facility that is available for hire for a wide range of events. It offers a spacious reception area, three function rooms of different sizes and excellent car parking and easy wheelchair access.
We are an informal relaxed local group interested in all sorts of open debate. A diverse bunch with varied viewpoints, experience and backgrounds. We do formal debates, question times on topical issues, open forums with more audience involvement and fun balloon debates. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month throughout the year at 7.30pm
Based in Dundee, we have been growing fruit and vegetables for 160 years. Our neighbours are DUFC and DFC, we share the same street. Twa teams, one street and 82 plots. there has been generations in the same plot and new Gardners working together to keep out allotments producing fine fruit and vegetables for many years to come.
We have been gardening for 160 on our allotments based in Arklay Street Dundee. We have 82 plot and a friendly community where the allotmenteer's plant their fruit and vegetables. Advice, guidance and support is available from any of the plot holders. Plot holders love to share, ideas, knowledge and even their seedlings and produce.
Founded in the 1920s with the aim of promoting local amateur archaeological interest and learning. It offers a programme of talks, a winter lecture series, a 5-day summer study tour and the dissemination of information
If you are interested in Patchwork and Quilting or other needle crafts, why not come and join us. We are a friendly group of ladies who meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Haberdashers’ Boys’ School, Elstree at 7.30pm. We have a varied programme of speakers, sewing evenings and Saturday workshops throughout the year.
Based in Corsham, Wiltshire we are a group for photographers of all abilities. We meet every other Tuesday from September to July with breaks for Christmas and Easter. We welcome new members interested in photography whether with a camera or mobile phone.
The society encourages interest and research into all aspects of our local history. Monthly meetings usually include a talk on some historical topic. There is an annual membership fee but non-members and visitors are welcome to meetings for a small entrance fee.
Creative Croydon CIC is a not for profit community arts organisation with a particular interest in participatory music. Our often micro-local reflective practices often connect with land and environment, and with issues of social justice and equity for all. We also work with menopause diversity. We work in and around South London and sometimes further afield by invitation or commission.
Crosby Writers' Club is a not-for-profit organisation which exists to help and encourage members in writing for publication. Our club was founded in 1946 and celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2021. It gives constructive criticism and market suggestions and welcomes all who write or who wish to write.
We focus on Offenders, Ex offenders, Under 30's, At risk youths and people with neurodiversity's. Our mission is to break the cycle of offending and reoffending and make young people see and reach their full potential through personal development and life skills. We offer a variety of workshops, 121 support, artistic workshops, outings, and community engagement.