ADMINISTRATION:

Manchester-Based Societies

Foundations, Clubs & Associations in Greater Manchester, Lancashire & Cheshire.

Listed Alphabetically:

• Altrincham & District Natural History Society
  Contact Secretary: Claire Joures Tel: 0161-928 4513,
  or for queries about the programme, Anne Mason on 0161-980 8645.
  Meets at Hale Methodist Church Hall, Oak Road, off Hale Road, Hale at 7.30pm on Tuesdays. 50 pence charge includes refreshments. Website: www.altnats.org.uk.
  
  
• Aspull & Haigh Historical Society
  Meets at Our Lady's Church Hall, Haigh Road, Aspull
  on 2nd Thursday in month, except July and August. Tel: 01942-256 145.
  
  
• Bolton & District Civic Trust
  7 Sunadale Close, The Hawthorns, Deane, Bolton BL3 5RS. Tel: 01204-658699.
  
  
• Bolton Astronomical Society, The
  The society was formed approximately 25 years ago, and are a group of enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. Meetings at the Ladybridge Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Website: boltonastro.fateback.com.
  
  
• Bolton Industrial History Society
  13 Forton Avenue, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 6JE. Tel: 01204-527401.
  
  
• Bury & District Local History Society
  Meetings of the Society are held monthly (except August) in St. Marie’s Church Room, Manchester Road, Bury (near the Library). Website: www.burylhs.org.uk/links.html.
  
  
• Card Making Group
  Love Memories Card Making Group, meets every Wednesday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  at theFriends' Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS (located behind Central Library). Email: lovecrafting@tiscali.co.uk for more details.
  
  
• Chetham Society
  The society was founded in 1843 for the publication of 'Remains Historical and Literary connected with the Palatine counties of Lancaster and Chester'. Website: www.chethams.org.uk.
  
  
• Community Foundation for Greater Manchester, The
  Beswick House, Beswick Row, Manchester M4 4LA. Tel: 0161-214 0943 . FAX: 0161-214 0941.
  Email: nick@communityfoundation.co.uk. Website: www.communityfoundation.co.uk
  The Community Foundation is an independent non-profit grant making organisation that provides a one stop solution for those who want their giving to be for the lasting benefit of their local community. We make sure that all community investments are directed to local groups or projects that are in real need of funding and will make a genuine measurable difference to the community and people they serve.
  
  
• Days Out West American Line Dancers
  Meets every Tuesday at St Marks Church Community Centre, Station Road, Swinton.
  1pm-3pm. All Levels of dancers welcome.
  Also meets every Wednesday at Beesley Green Community Centre, Greenleach Lane, Worsley from 1pm-3pm. For absolute beginners and returners. Contact Tel: Kerris on 0161-950 1711.
  
  
• Egypt Exploration Society, The – Northern Branch
  The Manchester Museum, The University, Oxford Road, Manchester. M13 9PL. Tel: 0161-275 2634.
  
  
• Farnworth & District Local History Society
  Library, Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 7PG. Tel: 01204-332344.
  
  
• Greater Manchester Bird Club
  Meet at St James' Church Hall, Church Road, Gatley on Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
  Contact: Robert Sandling, Maths Department, University of Manchester M13 9PL.
  Tel: 0161-275 5807. £1 charge at meetings.
  
  
• Greater Manchester Heraldry Society
  Founded in 1982 to foster interest in heraldry, particularly, but not exclusively, in relation to Manchester and the northwest. Meets at 2.00pm every first Saturday in the month from October to March at the Central Reference Library in Manchester city centre.
  Local visits to places of interest in summer months. Website currently in preparation but in meantime contact the Secretary by telephone at 01204-532915. Website: www.greatermanchesterheraldrysociety.co.uk.
  
  
• Irlam and Cadishead Natural History Society
  Contact: Mrs Ann Murphy, 49 Overdale Crescent, Flixton M41 5GR. Tel: 0161-748 8153.
  
  
• Lancashire Authors' Association
  An association not only for writers, but for anyone interested in Lancashire Literature and History. The LAA Library is housed in the Local Studies Department, Accrington Central Library, St James Street, Accrington, Lancashire. It consists of over 2000 volumes covering all phases of Lancashire Literature. The Association holds three Saturday afternoon meetings each March and October in Chorley and June in Lytham St Annes.
  Website: www.lancashireauthorsassociation.co.uk.
  
  
• Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society
  The society was founded in 1883 to promote the study of the history of Lancashire and Cheshire.
  Website: www.landcas.org.uk
  
  
• Lancashire Gardens Trust
  The Lancashire Gardens Trust exists to research, promote and protect historic parks and gardens in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. Join us for some live research!
  Contact the Membership secretary: Viv McCarron. Tel: 01253 876 484
  ... or email: membership@lancsgt.org.uk. Website: www.lancsgt.org.uk.
  
  
• Lees Street CC Amateur Musical and Dramatics Society
  Rehearsals on Monday and Thursday nights at Lees Street Congregational Church, Lees Street, Higher Openshaw, Manchester. To join or if you could help in any way then please contact Lees Street Musical Society on Tel: 0161-0231 0004. Email: Leesstreetccamds@yahoo.co.uk
  
  
• Leigh & District Family History Society
  Meets at The Derby Room, Leigh Library, Leigh on third Tuesday of every month.
  Tel: 01942-741594.
  
  
• Leigh Ornithological Society
  The society was formed in 1971 by a group of enthusiasts, some of whom had been observing and recording bird life in the area since the early part of the last century. They submitted records annually from the late 1940s to regional bodies, initially to the Lancashire & Cheshire Fauna Society for possible inclusion in Lancashire bird reports and, since 1976, to the editor(s) of the Greater Manchester Bird Report.
  The aims of the Society are:
  -- To further the studies of birds in the field and to assist in their preservation.
  -- To co-operate with other bodies in the maintenance and management of local areas of ornithological / natural history importance.
  -- To record bird life in the designated LOS area, through a bi-monthly newsletter and annual report. Website: http://www.leighos.org.uk.
  
  
• Manchester & Salford Film Society
  Reputedly Britian's oldest film society having been formed in 1930 - a founder member of the British Federation of Film Societies. Screenings are held at the Club Theatre, Oxford Road, Altrincham, every month from September to June. Website: mandsfs.org.uk.
  For a copy of the programme and details of how to join contact the Secretary:
  John Grieve Tel: 0161-283 6565. Email: jpmgrieve@googlemail.com.
  
  
• Manchester Amateur Photographic Society
  Platt Chapel, Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5LL.
  Website: www.manchesteraps.org.
  
  
• Manchester Astronomical Society
  Website: www.u-net.com/ph/mas
  Founded originally as the North Western Branch of the British Astronomical Association in 1892, it can justifiably claim to have the longest continuous history of any provincial astronomical society in England.
  
  
• Manchester Chamber Concerts Society
  Held at the Royal Northern College of Music.
  Tel Box Office: 0161-907 5555. Website: www.chamberconcerts.org.
  Promotes chamber music concerts each year at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. The emphasis is on presenting leading international musicians as well as highly talented younger players.
  
  
• Manchester Civic Society
  Worsley Mill, 8 Blantyre Street, Castlefield, Manchester M15 4LG.
  Tel: 0161-839 0202 Fax: 0161-833 3131.
  Email: info@manchestercivic.org.uk Website: www.manchestercivic.org.uk.
  Manchester Civic Society is a registered charity that, since 1995, has been ‘keeping a watch over the city’ and ‘fostering a sense of pride in Manchester’.
  
  
• Manchester Cruising Association
  Website: www.manca.org.uk
  An association of people with sailing interests including, offshore and coastal cruising by sail & motor and racing.
  
  
• Manchester & District Amateur Radio Society
  Website: www.manchester-wireless-society.co.uk. Meets 7.00pm on Tuesdays at the Simpson Memorial Community Hall, Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester.
  
  
• Manchester Fuchsia Society
  Meet at Saint Anne's Church Hall, Trinity Road, Sale, on the third Monday of the month at 7.45pm.
  Website: www.manchester.talktalk.net/fuchsiasociety .
  Originally founded as the Manchester Fuchsia Group in 1970 to promote and encourage interest in the cultivation of fuchsias.
  
  
• Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society
  Learned society promoting interest in literature, science, arts & public affairs.
  Website: www.manlitphil.co.uk
  
  
• Manchester Luncheon Club
  Website: www.manchesterluncheonclub.org.uk .
  PO Box 152, Sale, Cheshire M33 6XN. Tel/Fax: 0161-962 8464.
  Founded in 1922, the society holds a monthly lunchtime meeting, usually at the Freemasons Hall, Bridge Street, Manchester M3 3BT, though occasional meetings are held at other venues. A two course lunch is followed by an address from a speaker of local or national renown, on a wide variety of topics.
  
  
• Manchester Medical Society
  C/O John Rylands University Library, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PP.
  Website: www.mms.org.uk. The Manchester Medical Society was formed in 1834 for the "cultivation and promotion of medicine and all related sciences".
  
  
• Manchester Microscopical & Natural History Society
  Website: www.manchestermicroscopical.org.uk.
  The Society was founded over 120 years ago to provide for the pursuits of those interested in microscopy and natural history. Today it has around 300 members.
  
  
• Manchester Photographic Society
  Founded in 1855 is one of the oldest societies in the country. New members and guests always welcome.
  Website: http://manchester.great-british-pages.co.uk/Detailed/1884.html
  
  
• Manchester Salon, The
  The discussion group 'Manchester Salon' aims to make sure there is a forum for lively and intellectual debate in the north west. We meet every 4 to 6 weeks to discuss a book or topic of interest. Meetings are informal and fun with audience participation actively encouraged but not required. If you would like to attend, please drop us an email. We make a small charge at meetings to cover the cost of room hire and any speaker expenses. Contact Simon Belt on Tel: 07809 669824.
  Email: events@manchestersalon.org.uk. Website: www.ManchesterSalon.org.uk.
  
  
• Manchester Society of Architects
  Website: www.manchestersocietyofarchitects.co.uk .
  The MSA is a branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects with a membership numbering approximately 800. It represents Architects in and around Manchester.
  
  
• Manchester Statistical Society
  Founded 1833 and meeting at the Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre. Questioning Social and Economic Issues. Visit our website to find out more about the oldest Statistical Society in existence, at www.manstatsoc.org.
  
  
• Manchester Thai Society
  Website: http://societies.su.umist.ac.uk/thai
  A society that collaborates all Thai students in four universities in Manchester: UMIST, University of Manchester, University of Salford, and Manchester Metropolitan University.
  
  
• Manchester Universities' Gilbert and Sullivan Society
  Website: www.mugss.org
  Commonly known as MUGSS, this society celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2001. Performs Gilbert & Sullivan light operas by students in March each year.
  
  
• North Cheshire Housing Association
  Armitt House, Monmouth Road, Cheadle SK8 7EF. Telephone: 0161-486 9911.
  
  
• Northenden Civic Society
  Website: www.mymanchester.net/sites/northenden/index.htm
  A non-partisan amenity society concerned with the quality of present day Northenden. The Society keeps a watchful eye on all environmental matters, talking to the appropriate public bodies, private companies and individuals to ensure that new developments will be of benefit to the village as a whole.
  
  
• North Manchester Camera Club
  First established in 1892 as the Simpson Memorial Camera Club.Member of the Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic Union (L&CPU). Meetings held every Friday in Room 7 in the Simpson Memorial Community building on Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester M40 9NB. Meetings between 8:00pm and 10.00pm. Interested? Then come along any Friday, you'll be most welcome, or contact Charles on 0161-682 9365 or Brian on 0161-682 3486 for further details.
  Website: www.northmanchestercameraclub.co.uk.
  Supported by the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester.
  
  
• North-West Group Societies
  Group Secretary: Chris Coffey, 37 Holbrook Close, St. Helens, WA9 3XH.
  Tel: 01744 817130. Email: chris.coffey@merseymail.com.
  
  
• Northwest Amateur Radio Club (Wigan and district)
  Website www.northwest-arc.org.uk. Meeting every Tuesday evening from 7pm at the Standish Community Centre, Moody Street, Standish WN6 0JYE. veryone welcome.
  
  
• Oldham & Chadderton Chrysanthemum Society
  A fairly recently amalgamated Society that meets on the second Monday of the month (except for June and August) at 8:00pm at The Victoria, Hollins Road, Hollins, Oldham. Website: web.ukonline.co.uk/i.payne/occs%20chrysanths.html.
  
  
• Salford Hundred Heritage Society
  A society has been formed to research the archaeology and early history of Salford Hundred, initially with emphasis on the area covered by the NE of Salford Hundred. The society’s website is currently under construction, but there is a web blog at: http://salfordhundred.wordpress.com/
  
  
• Salford Literary Society
  Now, sadly, defunct.
  
  
• Scout Association, The
  95 Crossefield Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 5PD. Telephone: 0161-485 1816.
  
  
• South Manchester Camera Club
  Meets every Monday, except bank holidays, at 7.45pm at Didsbury Methodist Church, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20. One of the larger more successful camera clubs in the North West of
  England, with a large enthusiastic membership covering all abilities, interests and backgrounds. The Club caters for both digital and film, have regular club competitions and excellent guest speakers throughout the
  year. Website: www.smcc.org.uk.
  
  
• Stockport Amateur Operatic Society
  Contact: Mrs Pat Marney (Chairman),
  3 Hazel Close, Marple, Stockport SK6 7QT. Tel: 0845 3 307 304. Email: PatBrimarn@aol.com.
  Meets on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm at St. Andrew's Hall, Gorsey Mount Street, Stockport. Other rehearsals more frequent approaching time of annual show in mid-October each year. Annual musical show presented by Plaza Theatre, Mersey Square, Stockport - Tel: 0161-477 7779.
  
  
• Stockport Birdwatching Society
  Contact: Dave Evans, 36 Tatton Road South, Stockport SK4 4LU.
  Tel: 0161-432 9513. Email: windhover@ntlworld.com
  Meet at Tiviot Dale Methodist Church, Stockport on the last Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm.
  
  
• Stockport Photographic Society
  Meet Tuesdays at 7.30 pm in St George's Parish Rooms, off Buxton Road Stockport SK2 6NU.
  Contact President Alan Towse LRPS on tel: 0161-439 2937. Email: alantowse@talktalk.net.
  We have lively talks slide shows and print evenings where you can learn how to get the best out out of your camera, digital or film. Regular competitions and guest speakers as well as meets with other clubs and visits to places photogenic.
  
  
• Thursday Group, The
  Meets at the Boddington Arms, Racecourse Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5LR.
  Contact Tels: John on 01625 429955 or Lynne on 07980 981218 or Carol on 07050 287082.
  The Thursday Group is a non-profit making social group for unattached people who might be widowed, divorced or who have simply not found a partner. Most members are from the South Manchester/Cheshire area, but some come from much further afield. The group's activities are wide and various including walking, badminton, theatre, concerts, bridge, book club, dining out, weekends away, pitch and putt, BBQs, dancing, and many other activities. Something to meet most tastes.
  Website: www.manchestersocialgroup.org.uk.
  
  
• West Didsbury Astromonical Society (WDAS)
  Formed in May 2001 by a group of local astronomy enthusiasts. The society meets on the second Monday of each month, except August. Everyone is welcome at our meetings from beginners to those who have more knowledge about physics and astronomy. We are a diverse and friendly group from all walks of life and of all ages. Visitors are welcome - no charge. Membership £15 per year. Venue: William Hulme's Grammar School, Lecture Room, First Floor, Zochonis Building, Spring Bridge Road, Manchester M16 8PR. Email: admin@wdas.org.uk. Contact tel: Lionel on 07850 426234. Website: http://wdas2.com.
  
  
• West Didsbury Residents' Association, The
  Formed in 1983. It aims to involve the local community in preserving and improving the amenities and environment of West Didsbury.
  Tel: 0161 434 2307. Website: www.westdidsbury.org.uk. Email: WDRA@westdidsbury.org.
  
  
• West Pennine Housing Association
  2 West Street, Wardleworth, Rochdale OL16 2EN. Tel: 01706-345110. Fax: 01706-713672.
  
  
• Wigan Archaeological Society
  Meets at BP Centre (Scout HQ - Greenough Street) on first Wednesday of every month - 7.30pm. Tel: 01257-402342 or 01772-645000. Website: www.wiganarchsoc.co.uk.
  
  
• Wigan Family & Local History Society
  Wigan Family History Society now meet at the Lady Bowes Lyon public house (the old Labour Club) at Beech Hill, Wigan every third Tuesday of the month (7.30 for 8.00 pm start) except July and August. External speakers on history related topics and members' evenings with a mini-talk. Our aim is to provide support, help, ideas and advice for members and non-members alike. Attendance fee is £1.00 for members and £1.50 for visitors. Light refreshments are served after the meeting which usually last about one hour.
  Tel: Sharon Weir (Hon Secretary): 01942 740369.
  Email: sharon.weir@blueyonder.co.uk. Website: www.wiganworld.co.uk.
  
  
• Withington Civic Society
  Website: www.withingtoncivicsociety.org.uk.
  Aims to involve residents of all ages in protecting, regenerating and improving the amenities and the environment of Old Moat, Withington and Ladybarn.
  
  

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