Arts Charities

Provides weekly talking newspaper for Crawley's blind and partially sighted residents.

To extend knowledge of, and promote research in, geology and allied sciences by holding meetings for the delivery of original papers and lectures, by field meetings, by demonstrations and publicity, by access to literature, and by such other means as the Society may chooseThe preservation of historic assets, owned by or entrusted to the Society, relating to geology or allied sciences.

Annual competitive Music Festival held in November, children's and adult classes, for piano, instrumental and vocal, including choirs. Affiliated to the British and International Federation of Music, Dance and Speech

Supports the work of the Norris Museum, St Ives.

The new purpose of the Charity is the development and care of the permanent collections of Rochdale Art Gallery. This will specifically include purhcases, conservation (both remedial and preventative) and improved public access to the collection

To encourage interest in organ music, not only amongst players of the instrument but amongst all with an interest in this musical genre. To hold regular monthly organ recitals by local and visiting players. To visit other organs, when possible. To host occasional recitals by national or international celebrity organists, when finances permit. To hold occasional master classes.

Provides meeting place for local organisations, eg WI, Parish Council, Local Brass Band practice venue. A communal place for the village to meet for social occasions. Also a venue for private hire for parties, Funeral wakes, meeting of Church Societies etc. The Parish Hall committee also holds various fund raising events each year including, Annual Scarecrow Competition etc.

Financial support for the musical activities of the members of Hertfordshire County Youth Music Groups e.g. for attendance at courses or for instrument use. From 21st October 2009 incorporated the Brenda Kitchingman Foundation, also known as BKF, which functions within the framework and objectives of the Friends.

Brass band.

Practical help to the community on drug abuse, women issues, liaison with Police Authorities on potential extremism in the community, Community hours for offenders through Probation Service, Advice to immigration and foreign students on British culture, Mother and Toddlers drop in centre, Advice to non Muslim who may have problems with their Muslim partner. Information and library service re Islam

Provide help and information to theatre groups within the old Clwyd area. Also put on festivals for local groups to show their work and to be given feedback so they can improve their skills and abilities.

Kairos aims to support research and educational publications on the Quadrivium of the Seven Liberal Arts in particular geometry. It also encourages sensitive and hand drawn geometry as recognised in emerging Masters of the Prince's Foundation School of Traditional Arts. Geometry is seen in all traditional art forms as a reflection of the beauty and order of our planetary home.

A rural youth movement for young people aged between 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and get valuable skills in drama & entertainments, public speaking, sports competitions, stock-judging and cattle showing, dancing. Life skills are learnt by arranging and conducting meetings, social events an fundraising.

Perform concerts of brass band music to the public. Encourage younger members of the band in pursuit of musical abilities.

Making grants relating to:1. Music including practice and promotion of musical works, or support for performers or performances OR2. Provision of sporting facilities or musical facilities covering equipment, training or engagement for those who are disabled or seriously ill.(Provisos apply: contact for details)Grants range : £300 to £1500 average £700.

WE HOLD REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS WITH A SPEAKER ON TOPICAL SUBJECTS. WE PUBLISH A BBLHS MAGAZINE FOUR TIMES A YEAR AND WE HOLD AND ATTEND EXHIBITIONS. WE ALSO ANSWER WORLD WIDE QUERIES RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

To advance the music education of any person under the age of 21 who is resident in Oxfordshire or its adjoining counties

School fund raising - Christmas and summer fetes, film nights, disco's, quiz nights, raffles etc.

To educate the public in the appreciation of the arts of Brass Band music by the presentation of public concerts and by other such ways as the Band through its committee shall determine from time to time.

String Sinfonia who meet to practise regularely to perform in local concerts to help raise money for other local charities.

We provide a wide range of brass band music for our local community in the way of concerts, church music, fetes, carnivals, Armistice Day Last Post and Reveille, carol playing in homes for the elderly and throughout local towns and villages at Christmas. We encourage brass players of all ages and abilities to join us for a blow on a Thursday night, 8 - 10pm in New Buckenham Village Hall.

A monthly meeting held in the village hall. Listening to a variety of speakers on different subjects.Running courses for members. Arranging outings for members as well as a monthly lunch club, book club and craft and scrabble meetings.

PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES & THEIR CARERS/HELPERS. THE OBJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR SUCH PERSONS.ACE OFFERS CLASSES EACH WEEK, TERM TIME, AT SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE INCLUDING SWIMMING, THURSDAY GROUP SOCIAL MORNING, SPORT MOBILITY AND DRAWING AND PAINTING.

Edenbridge Evening WI is a local branch of the National and West Kent Federations of the WI. Our aims include the education of women and girls for the public benefit in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance; music, drama and other cultural subjects; agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare.

Our aim is to provide a 'Friend at the bedside' service offering help, information and entertainment for hospital patients who are able to 'tune in' to our station free of charge via a Hospedia distribution system. For more information, visit our website at www.millsideradio.co.uk