Directory of Society and Culture Resources

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This category includes sites that reflect the make up of the region's community: its people, its history, and resources and institutions that serve Oxford's people, such as social service organisations.

Subcategories

• Clubs and Lodges
• History
• Personal Pages
• Politics
• Religion

Resources in This Category

• 10th Oxford (Marston) Scout Group

  http://www.thetenth.co.uk/
  News, information about the leaders and details of the different sections.

• Demox

  http://www.angelfire.com/de2/oxforddemox/
  Details of the Campaign for a Democratically Elected Mayor for Oxford.

• Divinity Road Residents’ Association

  http://drara.org.uk/
  Community just east of the centre of Oxford. Local history, events, and details of amenities, together with news and information about issues such as planning, environment, and traffic.

• Emmaus

  http://www.emmaus.org.uk/
  Charity providing support and housing for the homeless and unemployed in Oxford. Includes objectives, news and how to help.

• Emmaus Oxford

  http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/emmausoxford/
  Part of Emmaus International. A charitable movement that provides an alternative to conventional services for homeless people.

• Friends of the Trap Grounds

  http://www.trap-grounds.org.uk/
  Provides details of the successful campaign to register the Trap Grounds as a town green to protect it from development.

• Friends of Warneford Meadow

  http://www.friendsofwarnefordmeadow.org.uk/
  Information about the proposed planning application, and details of the campaign to prevent the meadow beging sold for development.

• Goldenfuels

  http://www.goldenfuels.com/
  A workers co-op which has been set up to make and distribute biodiesel in the Oxford area. They also offer consultancy and small scale reactors.

• International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications

  http://www.inasp.info/
  Co-operative network of partners aiming to improve worldwide access to information.

• La Leche League Oxford

  http://www.llloxford.org.uk/
  Local branch of the non-profit, non-religious organization dedicated to helping women who want to breastfeed. Membership information and details of meetings.

• Mid Chilterns CAMRA

  http://www.midchilternscamra.org.uk/
  Local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale. Includes events diary, branch area map, and membership information.

• OARC Oxford Action Resource Centre

  http://www.theoarc.org.uk/
  Interested in community development and working towards a more socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

• OU LGBTQ Society

  http://oulgbtq.sitefly.co/
  Oxford University's gay, lesbian and bisexual club. Activities, projects, photographs, and notices.

• OxFizz

  http://oxfizz.blogspot.com/
  Community interest company. Professionals and skilled persons give up their time and talents to provide a service for a fee. Profits are then passed on to the charity of their choice.

• Oxford Campaign for Real Ale

  http://oxford.camra.org.uk/
  News, branch and festival calendars, pubs database, and information about the Oxford Beer Festival.

• Oxford Civic Society

  http://www.oxcivicsoc.org.uk/
  This website includes all Oxford planning applications, the Civic Society's programme of events, and information on Oxford's blue plaques scheme.

• Oxford Friend

  http://oxfordfriend1.wordpress.com/
  Free and confidential information, support and counselling services for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Contacts, services, FAQs, safe places, links.

• Oxford Geek Nights

  http://oxford.geeknights.net/
  Provides details of the gathering held every couple of months in the Jericho Tavern, with programmes of talks, and slides and video from previous events.

• Oxford Mencap

  http://www.oxfordmencap.org/
  Independent local voluntary organisation dedicated to the service of people with a learning disability. Background information, together with details of activities, fundraising, and volunteering.

• Oxford Parent Infant Project (OXPIP)

  http://oxpip.org.uk/
  Works with parents to help them understand their relationship with their babies and toddlers. Project background, news and events, useful information for parents, and how to get involved.

• Oxford Social Media Cafe

  http://oxfordsocialmediacafe.pbworks.com/
  Provides details of the occasional gatherings at the Jam Factory for people with an interest in social media to discuss thoughts and ideas and make new connections.

• Rose-hill and Littlemore Children's Centre

  http://www.rosehill-littlemore.childrencentre.org/
  Local Government funded children’s centre project, supporting local children under five and their families through community based services. Covering early years development, childcare, education, family support, child and family health services, links to jobcentres and local training providers.

• Ss Mary & John Churchyard

  http://www.ssmjchurchyard.org.uk/
  Information about the Victorian churchyard, including details of the restoration project, maps, fact sheets, and historical documents.

• Stop the Quarry

  http://www.oxquarry.co.uk/menu.htm
  Details of an unsuccessful protest against Railtrack's quarry in Oxford.

• The Gatehouse

  http://www.oxfordgatehouse.org/
  A drop-in centre for the city's homeless and poorly housed population. Site includes background information, details of services, and how to help.

• The Oxford Night Shelter

  http://www.oxfordnightshelter.org.uk/
  Direct access accommodation for men and women over 25 open every night of the year.

• The Porch Steppin' Stone Centre

  http://www.theporch.org.uk/
  The Porch charity runs the Steppin' Stone Centre providing day long support for homeless and vulnerably housed people wanting to move forward in their lives

• West Oxford Animal Rescue Centre

  http://www.westoxfordanimalsrescuecentre.org/
  Animal rescue charity based in Oxfordshire but also covering parts of Essex and Sheffield.

• Working Communities Ltd

  http://www.workingcommunities.net/
  Specialises in building and maintaining online communities.

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