Glasgow Links : Society and Culture

• Talk Glasgow Forum - A Glasgow Community

  A Glasgow community discussion forum where we chat about anything and everything.

  www.talkglasgow.com

• Pollokshields Heritage

  A community organisation serving the UK's first planned garden suburb.

  pollokshieldsheritage.org

• 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/

• Ronald McDonald House

  Charity providing accommodation for families of patients at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. Includes information about fund-raising and volunteering.

  www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.net/

• The Glasgow and South Western Railway Association

  Society formed to promote interest in, and to promote the acquisition and preservation of all items and information relating to the Glasgow and South Western Railway.

  www.gswrr.co.uk/

• 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/

• Home-Start Glasgow South

  Charity organisation offering support, friendship and practical help to families with young children all over Glasgow. News, events, and how to volunteer.

  www.homestartglasgowsouth.org.uk/

• Glasgow Community Planning Partnership

  Manages the community planning process to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Glasgow. Includes information about objectives and activities.

  www.glasgowcpp.org.uk/

• Glasgow Go Club

  Club dedicated to the oldest known board game in the world.

  www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/~jtod/go/

• Epilepsy Connections

  A community-based support to people living with epilepsy in the Greater Glasgow area, offering information, education, befriending and support services.

  www.epilepsyconnections.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/

• 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/

• Local News for Southsiders - Glasgow

  News and events updated monthly. Site also features a forum/message board and movie "tours" of Govan and Gorbals.

  www.glasgow-southsiders.co.uk

• Volunteer Martin Doherty Republican Flute Band

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

  www.freewebs.com/docobhoys/

• Charles Rennie Mackintosh Blog

  A weblog dedicated to Glasgow's most famous architect.

  renniemackintosh.blogspot.com/

• Glasgow Vegan Network

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

  www.gvn.rhizomatics.org.uk

• Flourish House

  Helping people with mental illness to achieve their potential and be respected as co-workers, neighbours and friends. Established in 1997, they promote recovery from mental ill health through unique partnership developed using the Clubhouse.

  www.flourishhouse.org.uk/

• Glasgow Economic Facts

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

  www.glasgoweconomicfacts.com/

• Glasgow Fiddle Workshop

  Information pages for current and prospective members of this organisation.

  www.glasgowfiddle.org.uk/

• Move On Ltd

  Helping the homeless to help themselves - support, advice, information, training and guidance to homeless people.

  www.moveon.org.uk/