Manchester Links : Society and Culture

• Manchester Cuba Solidarity Campaign

  UK. Information about local Cuba solidarity action, including work brigades, as well as background information on the country's people and government.

  homepages.poptel.org.uk/markburton/index.htm

• Imagine Manchester

  Hosts strategies, reports, proposals, ideas and views to make Manchester greener, safer, healthier and more equitable.

  www.imaginemanchester.org.uk/

• Manchester Centre for Regional History

  Set up with the aim of building upon established strengths within Manchester Metropolitan University in the history of Manchester and the north west of England.

  www.mcrh.mmu.ac.uk/

• Manchester Women's Network

  Exists to support and develop the community and voluntary organisations serving women in and around Manchester. Includes news, events and a forum.

  www.manchesterwomen.net

• Manchester Adoption Society

  Small voluntary agency involved in finding families for older, emotionally damaged children. Also involved in supporting children, adopters and birth families. Information about activities and services.

  www.manchesteradoption.com/

• Manchester Wireless Network

  Dedicated to setting up a free, broadband wireless network in the city. Describes the project with node map and hardware and software requirements.

  www.manchesterwireless.net

• AF North

  The Manchester Group of the Anarchist Federation, an organisation of class struggle anarchists. Information on the organisation, events and publications.

  www.af-north.org

• Manchester Universities Liberal Democrats

  News, campaigns, events and contact details.

  www.libdems.manchester.ac.uk/

• Manchester Toll Tax

  Campaigning against the proposed congestion charge in Greater Manchester

  www.manchestertolltax.com

• Eastserve

  A community based organisation providing subsidised PCs, training, broadband connectivity, online services and ongoing support to Beswick, Clayton, Openshaw, Miles Platting, and Ancoats.

  www.eastserve.com/

• Can Do Exchange

  Where groups and individuals can to meet and trade their resources.

  www.candoexchange.org/

• Manchester Community Forum

  Forum for discussing all aspects of Manchester life, local issues, history, nightlife, events, activities and sports.

  www.manchester-forum.co.uk

• mymanchester

  A portal providing links to community information. Lists local news, forums, events, jobs and contact details.

  www.mymanchester.net/

• Longdendale Online

  The local site for information about Longdendale and the surrounding area.

  www.longdendale.com/

• The Manchester Salon

  Discussion group providing a forum for lively and intellectual debate. Meeting every 4 to 6 weeks to discuss a book or current affairs topic of interest.

  www.manchestersalon.co.uk/

• Blackley and Broughton Liberal Democrats

  News and information from Lib Dems in Blackley and Broughton.

  www.blackleyandbroughtonlibdems.org.uk/

• Manchester Community Information Network

  Aims and objectives, project lists, background details, funding and contact information for this registered charity.

  www.mcin.net/

• Platt Lane Community Centre

  Assists the elderly frail, mentally ill, people with learning difficulties and other groups. Offers overview, events, playgroup, community care and how to get involved.

  www.linkcommunitycaregroup.co.uk/

• Heritage Works BPT Ltd

  A registered charity with the aim of regenerating historic buildings in Ancoats whose cost of repair is uneconomic for the private sector.

  www.ancoatsbpt.co.uk/

• Carrbrook Village

  Victorian village is set in a conservation area on the edge of the Pennines. Learn about culture, history and Golden Jubilee events.

  carrbrookvillage.users.btopenworld.com