Edinburgh Links : Society and Culture - Page 2

• Edinburgh and District Shetland Association

  Caters for the Shetland community, running ceilidh dances in Leith Town Hall and events with a Shetland flavour. Members and friends welcome to come along.

  www.edsa.myby.co.uk

• Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh

  Self-funded campaign and social centre, against social, economic and ecological injustice and exploitation. Information, events and contact details.

  www.autonomous.org.uk/

• UNISON City of Edinburgh Branch

  Trade union organisation.

  www.unison-edinburgh.org.uk

• Students' Cafe

  A web community where the students of Edinburgh can share, trade, find, communicate and play.

  www.studentscafe.com

• South Edinburgh Crime Prevention Panel

  One of twenty CP Panels in the Lothian and Borders Police Area.

  www.secpp.org.uk/

• Murrayfield Community Council

  Serving the communities of Belford, Belmont, Coltbridge, Craigleith, Glendevon, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Coates. Mission statement, meetings calendar, minutes and contact details.

  www.murrayfieldcc.org.uk/

• Edinburgh Woodcraft Folk

  A progressive movement to develop self confidence, social awareness and empowerment in children and young people. Information about groups and activities in the district; includes news and contacts.

  www.edinwoodcraft.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

• Edinburgh's Hogmanay

  The official website for Edinburgh's Hogmanay. Details of this year's programme, how to get tickets, where to stay, and what Hogmanay is all about.

  www.edinburghshogmanay.org

• The Thistle Foundation, Edinburgh

  An illustrated history and description of this institution for disabled ex-service personnel, founded in 1944. It was designed by Stuart Matthew on an informal garden court plan, with its own free-standing chapel.

  www.freewebs.com/thistlefoundation/

• Edinburgh Sucks

  An alternative view of politics in Edinburgh. Includes open discussion forums.

  www.edinburghsucks.com

• Parachute Regimental Association (Lothian Branch)

  A Branch website for Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces veterans living in the Lothians. History, Roll of Honour, news and views.

  freespace.virgin.net/j.dingwall/

• Edinburgh New In Town Meetup

  A social club for those new to Edinburgh or just looking to meet new people.

  newintown.meetup.com/174/

• Edinburgh Pentlands Liberal Democrats

  News and information from Lib Dems in Edinburgh Pentlands.

  www.edinburghpentlandslibdems.org.uk/

• Edinburgh North and Leith Liberal Democrats

  News and contact details from Lib Dems in Edinburgh North and Leith Constituency.

  www.northandleithlibdems.org.uk/

• Power of 5

  Volunteer Centre Edinburgh's portal for young people aged 16-25 and living in Edinburgh.

  powerof5.org.uk

• Edinburgh Chiapas Solidarity Group

  Offers details of events, profile, gallery, and contacts.

  www.edinchiapas.org.uk

• Colinton Connections

  Community site with links to local businesses, Burns Club and local golf course.

  website.lineone.net/~roryamhor/

• Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council

  Umbrella body for voluntary organisations in city. Provides advice, information, training and support for networks.

  www.evoc.org.uk/

• The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

  History of the centre, pet care, how to donate or adopt a pet.

  www.edch.org.uk

• Queensferry and District Community Council

  Information and issues affecting local residents.

  www.twomid.freeserve.co.uk/NEWwebsite/cc%20index.htm