Leisure Charities That specialise in Hobbies

To promote and advance public education in the Science of Astronomy and the provision of facilities for active participation in astronomical observation.

To popularise astronomy through observing, public outreach meetings, lecture and educational meetings.

North Staffs Basics is a voluntary organisation which provides skilled medical care or help at the site of an accident or other medical emergency, or in transit to hospital, in and around North Staffordshire area.

Publication and distribution of the "Flying Roll" through advertising.

COLLECTS MONIES FOR ACWW; DONATES TO LOCAL CHARITIES SUCH AS MANORLANDS HOSPICE, BRADFORD EAR TRUST & WILSDEN VILLAGE HALL; PROVIDES REFRESHMENTS FOR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS TO PURSUE HOBBIES, NEW SKILLS & FRIENDSHIPS.

Parish Council MeetingsBirthday PartiesCycle race eventsWedding receptionsLocal model railway clubLocal radio groupLocal cricket clubLocal Yoga groupLocal childrens Rainbow group

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

Preserve the history of Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield and its surrounds and maintain a collection of artifacts illustrating the life of the establishment.

Construct, operate and demonstrate model railway displays.

To promote an interest in and understanding of astronomy and related sciences, especially to young people, by means of speaker meetings, practical observing sessions and presentations to schools and other institutions.

Lectures fortnightly on all aspects of Astronomy. The general public is welcome to attend these meetings. Dates and details on our website.

Astronomy - public meetings and observing sessions to further local interest in astronomy and encourage participation in astronomical observations.

The support of young people in the sport of gliding, helping them to go solo, gain their licence and gaining further certificates, as defined by the British Gliding Association.

Promotion of Aviation Medicine activities.

Provides an observatory facility and astronomy related educational events.

To advance the education of the public in the various aspects of astronomy.

This organisation provides a platform for local women to improve their education, craft skills and social contact. It also enables involvement on important issues both locally and nationally.

A registered educational charity to promote the public understanding of science and technology and to provide a club for those interested in science and, in particular, astronomy. The members meet up regularly to interchange information on the subject via observing sessions and visiting lecturers.

Brindle Women's Institute meets once a month, we have speakers on many subject sometimes educational, sometimes local interest groups, handycrafts, hobbies or purely entertaining for our member. We also have outings, and help other local groups with their catering. Our members also support many of the Lancashire Federation events.

Activities for persons interested in Astronomy.i.e. Monthly general meetings with speakers (either professional or a member).Weekly observation sessions if weather conditions allow.Talks/demonstrations/observation(eye/binoculars/telescopes) sessions for schools, youth groups and adult groups if requested.Open meetings e.g. National Science Week, National Astronomy Week, Star Parties etc.

Getting members out of their home for a time for talking, singing, shopping, going out on day trips, holidays, pantomimes pub meals.Encouraging and assisting the members to carry out their hobbies and employing the skills of a physiotherapist to advise our group on the best way to help the members to get physically fitter.

Providing several activities for the community eg bowls, craft, sewing, keep fit, added to this temporary nursery & flying start which is a group for mother & children.

To promote the subject of astronomy by holding lectures, observing meetings and events that stimulate discussion and interest in the science.

Providing a secure group of buildings in which young people can attend attend one or more of the following: pre-school group, gymnastics club, karate club, model railway club or dance school. Facilities are fully utilised 7 days a week, with over 400 young people regularly attending from the surrounding area.

The group does astronomy, as well as providing education for both its members and the wider community, e.g. to scout or guide troops, or to external astronomy events.