Hobbies

The organisations in this section provide information about specific hobbies and pastimes.
ABCtales.com

Welcome to probably the most exciting story site in the world

Allotments UK

This directory lists Allotment sites that will help you to find, manage and get the best from your allotment. It also lists allotment related sites.

ALLWrite

Here to give people in the Ardwick, Longsight and Levenshulme areas the chance to share their writing, opinions and ideas

Ashton and District Walking Club

A club founded in 1931 catering for all ages and abilities

The British Cartographic Society

A dynamic association of individuals and organisations dedicated to exploring and developing the world of maps

British Caving Association

Responsible nationally for particular aspects of caving

British Mountaineering Council

The representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers

Broughton Anglers Club Juniors

Local angling club aimed at the 12 to 17 years age group. Coaching sessions, matches throughout the year, contact us for more info and an application form. A short video is also available to veiw online at http://www.mymanchester.net/videos

Broughton Swimming Pool

A public swimming pool on Great Cheetham Street West, Salford

Burnage Community Park

Community playing fields only

Butterfly Conservation

A British charity devoted to saving butterflies, moths and their habitats

Carry on Gardening

You don't have to give up gardening because of accident or illness, the onset of disability or the problems associated with growing older. The information in these pages is designed to provide you with the information to Carry on Gardening.

Coffee Break Arcade

An online site with a variety of games to play

Collyhurst Youth Centre

Community youth centre with activities for young people

Connections Dance Centre

Dance classes for adults and children, everyone welcome

Cyberia Internet Cafe

Internet cafe which offers training and also venue hire

Dance Northwest UK

A national dance agency partnership

David Connor

Information provided on David's hobbies and places he has travelled to

Deaf Internet Bookstore

Online information on books in which deaf people are the instigators or victims of crime

Deaf Mountaineering Club

Provides information for deaf people who love mountaineering and fell walking

Derby Deaf

Aims to inform all about what is happening in the Deaf community in Derby and Derbyshire

Disabled Motorcycle Association

Aims to support all disabled riders both past and present

Festival of Model Tramways

Europe's premier event for the model tram enthusiast

Freearcade.com

Lots of different games for fun !

Friends Reunited

A chance to find out what your old school mates are doing

Geraldine Clowes

Geraldine provides online information from her hobbies to experiences

Gorton Writers on the Web

A small and friendly group of writers based in Gorton

Greater Manchester Federation Clubs for Young People

Our aims include helping young people to mature into responsible adults through a series of opportunities and challenges

Health and Fitness Service Search

Search for a health club, gym, health food shop, personal trainer etc via town or postcode

Kema T Ekpei

Freelance dancer, teacher and choreographer based in Manchester

Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union

Consists of over 100 clubs and societies situated in the North West of England

Lancashire Aero Club

The oldest active flying club in the UK

Language Party

An informal gathering for people who want to speak and practice languages, learn about different cultures and make new friends.

Levenshulme District Woodcraft

An educational movement for children and young people, designed to develop self confidence and activity in society

Libraries

You can find your nearest library here online

Lower Kersal Morris Troupe

Morris Dancing Troupe (using paper shakers)

The Manchester Museum

Here you can find information on galleries, art, exhibitions and collections

Manchester 500

An organised group of riders who take pride in their riding skills of various ages

Manchester Allotments

Aiming to encourage the cultivation of allotments in Manchester

Manchester Ancient Egypt Society

Provides information on ancient Egypt

Manchester Bridge Club

A thriving national and international centre for bridge and is home to some of the country's top players

Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation

Buddhist Meditation in the Samatha Tradition with meditation classes in Manchester and North West England

Manchester Chess Scene

Information about chess organisations and events in the area of Manchester

Manchester County Bridge Association

Information, results and cup news

Manchester Cruising Association

Members come with a range of sailing interests including, offshore and coastal cruising by sail & motor and racing - offshore and dinghy

Manchester Diving Group

Affiliated to the internationally recognised Sub-Aqua Association

Manchester Fuchsia Society

A society of fuchsia enthusiasts who grow fuchsias for pleasure

Manchester Inter-Varsity Club

A non-commercial social and leisure Club for professionals and graduates in the UK

Munromadness

Munro Bagging online; includes information, maps, photos and blogs on the 3000 feet plus Scottish Hills also known as The Munros.

National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners

The objectives of the Society is to help all enjoy the recreation of gardening and so promote their health, education and community fellowship.

Nemes

An egyptian appreciation society based in Prestwich, Manchester

North of England Orchid Society

Cultural information on orchids, stories, pictures and events in the UK

Ocean Youth Trust North West

A sail training organisation based on the vessel Greater Manchester Challenge sailing out of Liverpool, UK

Ordsall Acapella Singers

Ordsall Acapella Singers meet to sing, socialise and generally enjoy ourselves. We are always happy to welcome new members of any level of ability from enthusiastic amateur to accomplished chorister. Our aim is to enjoy our singing and if we get better at it, as we inevitably do, then so much the better.

Parks in Kersal, Pendleton & Charlestown

Recreational parks in Kersal and Charlestown

Pennine Waterways

A site dedicated to the canals of the South Pennines, showing the resoration of the Rochdale Canal in Miles Platting

Pictures of Salford

Here you can see online photographs of Salford landmarks

Pike Fold Golf Club

A brand new 9 hole golf course situated in Blackley, Manchester

The Ramblers Association

The Ramblers Association is a British registered charity which promotes rambling

The Ramblers' Association Manchester Area

Offers a programme of walks and events for members throughout Greater Manchester and the surrounding area

Rising Stars Cheerleading Team

To provide and channel for health and social education through cheerleading to all young people 6 years and upwards

Royal Horticultural Society

The world's leading horticultural organisation

Salford Astronomical Society

Welcomes anyone with an interest in astronomy

Salford Kurling Club

A local club offering indoor Kurling

Salford Leisure Centre

Online information of all leisure centre's

ScottyWeb

The home of the pink pylon and the thursday pub crawl

Simpson Memorial Crown Green Bowling Club

Crown green bowling club in Moston

South Manchester Camera Club

For anyone with an interest in photography, meeting every Monday in Didsbury

Spinning the Web

Provides a unique collection which tell the story of the Lancashire cotton industry

St Andrews 50+ Club

Bowling Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and sequence dancing Friday afternoon

T I C K E T L I N E

A Piccadilly Box Office company which allows you to book your tickets on-line

Thrive

Thrive is the national charity whose aim is to enable positive change in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people through the use of gardening and horticulture

UK Deaf Sports

Aiming to enable Deaf people to benefit from, excel at and fulfil their potential through sport of their own choosing

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