Glasgow Links : Society and Culture - Page 2

• Glasgow Homelessness Network

  Strives to prevent and/or alleviate homelessness by raising awareness, influencing policy and provision, and empowering homeless people to contribute to this process. Information about their aims, history, activities and projects, staff, and news.

  www.ghn.org.uk/

• Glesga Pals

  For families and pals all over the world to share memories and photographs of Glasgow, especially its east-end and Bridgeton. Includes Glasgow Green, churches, schools, BBs, cinemas, trams, railways, buses, streets, Bridgeton Burns Club and associated links.

  www.glesga.ukpals.com/

• Strathclyde Police

  The area's law enforcement.

  www.strathclyde.police.uk/

• Glasgow Economic Facts

  Social and economic information, provided by Glasgow City Council and Scottish Enterprise.

  www.glasgoweconomicfacts.com/

• Go Bike - Strathclyde Cycle Campaign

  Exists to lobby authorities for better conditions for cycling, also organises regular cycle rides. Includes news, meetings and contact details.

  www.gobike.org/

• Cernach Housing Association limited

  Located in Drumchapel and focusing on the acquisition, construction, improvement and management of houses at affordable cost for people in housing need. Lists information related to these aims and objectives.

  www.cernach.8m.com

• Geological Society of Glasgow

  An open association of amateur and professional geologists centred on the University of Glasgow - lectures, field excursions, membership form.

  www.hmag.gla.ac.uk/Neil/geology/

• Glasgow Vegan Network

  Informal local group of vegans, with regular campaign and social meets.

  www.gvn.rhizomatics.org.uk

• Alliance Française de Glasgow

  Promoting a knowledge of French language and culture. Offers accredited and conversational language courses, a library, and community meetings.

  www.afglasgow.org.uk/

• Hemat Gryffe Women?s Aid

  Provide safe temporary refuge accommodation and resettlement support primarily to black and minority ethnic women, children and young people who are victims of domestic abuse; multingual information about their services, and contact numbers.

  www.hematgryffe.org.uk/

• The Merchants House of Glasgow

  Glasgow benevolent charity; offers profile, history, list of deans, and contacts.

  www.hfweb.co.uk/merchantshouse/

• SLIS - The Sign Language Interpreter Service

  Glasgow City Council's interpreting and translation service, to and from BSL and English, offered in a range of settings, including medical, employment, education, legal, benefits and the arts. Details of services and contacts.

  www.slis.org.uk/

• Glasgow Council on Alcohol

  Aims to involve citizens in the process of reducing alcohol problems throughout Glasgow. Includes information about volunteering and how to get help.

  webs.workwithus.org/gcawebsite/

• Lobey Dosser by Bud Neill

  The archetypal Glasgow culture cartoon strip.

  netsavvy.co.uk/lobey/

• Dumbreck Tenants and Residents Association

  Provides information on the group, its committee, the minutes of meetings and a gallery.

  www.dtra.org.uk

• The Polish Social and Educational Society

  Polish connections in Glasgow. Where to go to try a taste of Poland. Newsletter and information pages.

  www.sikorskipolishclub.org.uk

• Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership

  Working to prevent male violence and to increase protection and improve the provision of services for women and children affected by male violence. Offers advice resources for women, young people, and professionals.

  www.gvawp.org.uk/

• Glasgow IVC

  A self run sports, leisure and social club for graduates and young professionals in the West of Scotland area

  www.glasgowivc.org.uk/

• Glasgow Simon Community

  Offers support for people experiencing homelessness in Glasgow. Includes details of services and fund-raising.

  www.glasgowsimon.com/

• Glasgow Forum

  A message board for discussing news, events, jokes, and funnies.

  www.glasgowforum.co.uk/