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The Nottinghamshire Chess Association

Nottinghamshire Family History Society
Nottinghamshire Mini Owners Club
Arnold & District Camera Club
Mansfield War Games Club
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Amateur Dramatics/Theatre

Calverton Theatre Group - an amateur theatre group in Calverton village (Hobbies/Theatre)

Calverton Youth Theatre - Calverton Youth Theatre was formed in May 1998 (Hobbies/Theatre)

Co-Operative Arts Theatre - Range of productions from Panto to Classical Tragedies (Hobbies/Theatre)

Nottingham Fringe Theatre - Compiled by well meaning people who wish to promote theatre in the area, especially "fringe" theatre(755)

NOWMADS (Nottingham West Music & Drama Society) - Based at The Kimberley School, Nottinghamshire, we enjoy a generously sized stage and a well equipped 200 seat auditorium (880)

People in Plays - A 40 year old drama group that meets every Tuesday, perfoms pantos, comedies, farces, plays and childrens plays.(993)

Radcliffe Drama Group - Perform three plays per year in the village of Radcliffe on Trent to a very high standard, new members welcome to act, or help in any other way.

Royal Centre + The Arena - Complete Sites for The ConcertHall, Theatre Royal, and The Arena (New Ice Rink) (Hobbies/Theatre)

Southwell Theatre Club - Amateur Theatre group with an increasing reputation (Hobbies/Theatre)

The Village Players - We hope this will be useful to our members and all interested in drama and the theatre. (913)

The Young Theatre Company - Trains youngsters of all ages in the performing arts (914)

 
 

Amateur Radio

Radio Society of Great Britain - Radio Societies Affiliated to the RSGB - Nottinghamshire - Clubs (Hobbies/Radio)

The World of Radio - Our aim is to provide information to people wishing to become radio amateurs (997)

Mansfield Amateur Radio Repeater Group - The repeaters are co-located on a ridge to the South side of Mansfield and provide excellent service to Radio Amateurs (Hobbies/Radio)

Mansfield Amateur Radio Society - People interested in all aspects of Amateur Radio in the area around Mansfield. (Hobbies/Radio)

Hucknall Rolls Royce Amateur Radio Club - Amateur Radio Club & Repeater Group based at Rolls Royce Hucknall (Hobbies/Radio)

G6CUK Website - Amateur Radio Enthusiasts Site ,based in the Mansfield area, If this is your interest its worth a look (522)

Grantham Amateur Radio Club - "From the very basics of radio components and circuit bells to jangling and siren wailing rigs we can help you "! (Hobbies/Radio)

South Notts Amateur Radio Club - The Club Was Formed Around Ten Years And Is based In The Clifton Area Of Nottingham (Hobbies/Radio)

 
 

Angling

Anglers' Net - A good site for the Fisherman with an excellent junior section (Angling)

National Federation of Anglers - (NFA) is one of the country's largest sporting bodies (Angling)

Stanton Fishing Club - Any one wishingto obtain match results can email (923)

Radcliffe-on-Trent Angling Society - Maybe we will see you at one of our events (931)

Where to Fish - Where to Fish,featuring over 3,000 pages,UK and abroad (Angling)

 
 

Archery

Burton Joyce Archers - Target archery club consisting of recurve, compound and longbow archers of mixed abilities.(990)

Derwent Bowmen - The object of The Club shall be the practice and promotion of archery (Archery)

 
 

Art/Painting

The SAA - Formed in 1992 to inform, encourage and inspire, all who want to paint (Hobbies/Art)

 
 

Astronomy/Space Travel

Bassetlaw Astronomical Society - Welcome anyone interested in observing the sky and/or learning about our universe and meeting like-minded people (974)

Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society - Local Astronomical Society with Observatory (Astronomy)

Kennedy Space Center - It is from the Kennedy Space Center that we sent astronauts to the moon Fantastic Site! (Astron/Space Tr)

 
 

Aviation

 
 

Birds

Attenborough Nature Reserve - Relays information concerning the reserve, including recent sightings of interest (Wildlife/Bird)

Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers - The ornithological society for the county of Nottinghamshire. Formerly the Trent Valley birdwatchers. (Wildlife/Bird)

Rushcliffe Barn Owl Project - The Rushcliffe Barn Owl Project aims to conserve and increase the population of barn owls in Rushcliffe (Wildlife/Bird)

Rutland Water Nature Reserve - Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre site. (Wildlife/Bird)

RSPB (Nottingham) - The Nottingham Local Members Group of the RSPB has several hundred members (Wildlife/Bird)

Wollaton Park Wildlife - The independant web page for birdwatchers, walkers and wildlife enthusiasts (580)

 
 

Board games

The Nottingham and Derby Boardgames Club - Members bring along their own games to play ( Board Games)

 
 

Bobbin Lace Making

Nottingham Bobbin Lace Society - You cant knock it if you haven't tried it ! (Bobbin Lace Making)

 
 

Canals/Waterways

British Waterways - We maintain our canals and rivers for a wide range of leisure and business uses. (Canals/Water)

Derby and Sandiacre Canal Society - The aim is to restore the former Derby Canal as a navigable through waterway from the Erewash Canal (Canals/Water)

The Grantham Canal (Official) - The canal represents an asset of great historical, landscape and wildlife value (Canals/Water)

The Grantham Canal - This canal runs for 33 miles from its junction of the River Trent at West Bridgeford, through the attractive Vale of Belvoir (Canals/Water)

The Inland Waterways Association - Some 4,000 miles of waterways were built between 1760 and 1850, but 'canal mania' was short-lived.(Canals/Water)

 
 

Canals/Waterways

British Waterways - We maintain our canals and rivers for a wide range of leisure and business uses. (Canals/Water)

Derby and Sandiacre Canal Society - The aim is to restore the former Derby Canal as a navigable through waterway from the Erewash Canal (Canals/Water)

The Grantham Canal (Official) - The canal represents an asset of great historical, landscape and wildlife value (Canals/Water)

The Grantham Canal - This canal runs for 33 miles from its junction of the River Trent at West Bridgeford, through the attractive Vale of Belvoir (Canals/Water)

The Inland Waterways Association - Some 4,000 miles of waterways were built between 1760 and 1850, but 'canal mania' was short-lived.(Canals/Water)

 
 

Chess

The Nottinghamshire Chess Association - Organise chess in Nottinghamshire; to encourage the study and practice of chess in the County (Chess)

Ashfield Chess Club - The club meets every Wednesday with a junior section meeting on Fridays (Chess)

 
 

Clocks/Watches

British Horological Institute - Upton Hall is the home and museum of the British Horological Institute (Clocks/Watches)

 
 

Clog/Morris

The Greenwood Step Clog Dancers - We dance step clog, mostly from northern England, Scotland, and Wales, all appropriately choreographed (Clog/Morris)

The Maids of Clifton North-west Clog Morris Team - Traditional and original garland, stick and hanky dances (Clog/Morris)

The Broadstone Morrismen - A Retford based group of Morris dancers. Music and instructions if you feel like having a go. (Clog/Morris)

The Dolphin Morrismen of Nottingham - Morris Dancing/Performing Group (Clog/Morris)

The Foresters Morris Men - Repertoire consists mainly of dances from the Cotswold villages, the region around Oxford and Stratford-on-Avon (Clog/Morris)

 
 

Cycling

British Cycling Federation - The internationally recognised governing body of cycle sport in the UK. (Cycling)

Cyclist Touring Club - Multi purpose site covering all aspects of cycling (Cycling)

East Midlands Cyclo-Cross Association - A constituent body of the British Cyclo-Cross Association (Cycling)

Bottom Bracket - A website for cyclists in the East Midlands. Use it to find cycling companions, bike shops, cycling news and more {968)

Heanor Clarion Cycling Club - Website of Heanor Clarion Cycling Club - news, reports, events (Cycling)

Long Eaton Paragon Cycling club - Cycle Racing/Touring Club (Cycling)

Nottingham Clarion Cycling club - Local Cycling Club (Cycling)

Nottinghamshire's Cycling Strategy - A useful resource for Nottinghamshire's cyclists. (Cycling)

Pedals(Nottingham) - Campaign for safer conditions for cyclists in the Nottingham area (Cycling)

Raleigh Cycles Web Site - (Cycling)

Road Time Trials Council - The national governing body for cycling road time trials (Cycling)

Sherwood Cycling Club - Local Cycling Club (Cycling)

Team Grimace - Nottingham based Mountain Bike club, who ride and compete regularly around the Midlands. (Cycling)

Team Velo Club Nottingham - Local Cycling Club (Cycling)

 
 

Darts

 

 
 

Folk Dancing

Worksop Folk Dance Group - The music played for our dances consists of traditional tunes English, Irish, & Scottish (910)

 
 

Flying

The Sherwood Flying Club - A private, members only flying club (Flying)

East Midlands Flying School - Ever dreamed of flying a light Aircraft? (Flying)

 
 

Genealogy

GEN UKI - Geneology Site For Uk & Ireland (Genealogy)

Nottinghamshire Family History Society - Genealogical Society of the East Midlands (Genealogy)

Nottinghamshire Genealogy Society - We believe that information regarding our ancestors should be as freely and easily available as possible.(778)

Public Record Office - The National Archives of the Public Record Office (Gov./Agen)

 
 

Geological

The British Geological Survey - The BGS has worked in over 100 countries worldwide, undertaking a variety of geoscientific projects (Geological)

East Midlands Geological Society - The Society was formed in 1964 by a group of both professional and amateur enthusiasts (Geological)

 
 

Hang Gliding

Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association - Two of the most exciting yet probably the least expensive of all the airsports (Hang Gliding}

 
 

Juggling

Nottingham Juggling Club - School for Juggling ( Juggling)

 
 

Libraries

Libraries - List of all Libraries in Nottingham (Libraries)

 
 

Line Dancing

Henford Web Site - Our main feature covers the Rainworth Outlaws linedance club from the Mansfield area.(803)

 
 

Local History

Creswell Crags - Creswell Crags is one of Britain's most important archaeological sites, as important as Stonehenge or Hadrian's Wall. (Local History)

Hucknall Heritage Society - Aim to promote an interest in local history (Local History)

Lenton Local History Society - Over the years we have built up a substantial archive of material relating to Lenton (756)

Long Eaton & Sawley Archive - A nostalgic look back at two villages and their development into a thriving town (989)

Nottinghamshire Archives - Archives Collections (Nottingham Records) 8 to 800 years old. (Local History)

Nottinghamshire Local History Association - Local History Web Site (Local History)

Southwell DAC Church History Project - Began as a labour of love by the late John Severn. His intention was to build a reliable database of historical knowledge (774)

The Sealed Knot - English Civil War Re-enactment, vividly bringing to life the battles that helped shape our nation.(935)

Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire.- County History Society (Local History)

 
 

Machine Knitting/Sewing

Worksop Machine Knitting, Sewing and Craft Club - A group of people interested in machine knitting , sewing, hand knitting, tapestry, patchwork (Knit/ Sew)

 
 

Miniature War Gaming

Newark Irregulars Miniature Wargaming Club - Regular Wednesday night meetings, irregular all-day meetings, and the internationally renowned Partizan shows. (Min/War)

Sheffield & Mansfield Dragon Slayers - Welcome to the website of the deadliest Warhammer gamers ever seen (Min/War)

 
 

Model Clubs

British Model Flying Association - The body delegated by the Royal Aero Club to be responsible for all aspects of model flying in Great Britain.(761)

Nottingham Model Boat Club - We have two official waters to sail on. University Lake at Highfields Park and the main lake at Colwick Country Park.(972)

Nottingham Radio Control Society - A group dedicated to the building and flying of radio controlled model aircraft and helicopters (760)

 
 

Motor Sport/Car/Bikes

ITV f1 - F1 Motor Racing Great Site plus lots of Information (Motor/F1)

The UKMotorSport Index - The most complete and up-to-date index of links of relevant motor sport of all types for the UK (Motor/Sport)

Nottingham Sports Car Club - Organise and run Speed Championship for sprinting and hillclimbing.(Motor/Spor)

Nottinghamshire Mini Owners Club - The number one club for Mini owners within the Nottinghamshire area.(777)

TVR Car Club - The club is for everyone interested in the TVR marque world-wide (Motor/Clubs)

Capri Club International Mansfield/Notts - Members come from throughout Notts., and parts of Derbys.ALL Capris,regardless of age,or condition (Motor/Clubs)

The Midlands Classic Car Club - The Club holds regular meets and organises Classic Car Events (Motor/Clubs)

The Nottingham Trent Motor Cycle Club - Local Motor Cycle still building (Motor/Bikes)

BK Superbikes International -Lots of information on motorbike racing (Motor/Bikes)

Circuit Based Training - Motorcycle Basic Training, bike hire (500cc), clothing, insurance, test fee (Motor/Bikes)

 
 

Museums

The British Museum - Famous objects from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Ancient Near East, Roman Britain (Museum)

Mansfield Fire Museum - The Museum is under constant development and new exhibits are added regularly. (Museum)

Papplewick Pumping Station - This is Britain's finest Victorian Water Works and the only one in the East Midlands to be preserved as a complete working water pumping station. (Museum)

Ruddington Framework Knitters'Museum - A unique complex of listed frameshops, cottages, and outbuildings arranged around a garden courtyard, together with a former chapel (988)

Flintham Museum -An award winning museum is run by volunteers. The museum looks at rural life through the eyes of a village shopkeeper.(512)

Green's Mill - Working windmill with science centre (Museum)

Chatsworth House - Stately Home set in the heart of the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth is one of the Treasure Houses of England. ( Museum)

The Bellfoundry Museum - See the evolution of the bell founder's craft and learn the techniques of moulding, casting, tuning and fitting up of bells.( Museum)

Anne Frank House - The Museum dedicated to the memory Anne Frank (Jewish-Hebrew)

 
 

Music/Orchestra

Nottingham Youth Orchestra - Open to all young musicians in full-time education. (Music/Orch)

 
 

Music/Singing

The Lace City Singers - Probably unique in the barbershop world, the Lace City Singers (Music/Singing)

Nottingham Harmonics Society - Monday evening from 6.45-9pm at the Castlegate Congregational Hall (Music/Singing)

 
 

Orienteering

Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club - To further the development of, and participation in, the sport of orienteering. (Orienteering)

 
 

Parachuting

British Parachute Schools - Parachute Jumping/Training Club (Parachuting)

 
 

Photography

Arnold & District Camera Club - Aim is to promote photography as an art form (Photography)

Barrie Harwood - My first camera after the Praktica was a Nikon FM and I have stuck with them ever since (982)

David Gibbons - Interest in photography started through Fell Walking, so have always had a particular interest in Landscape Photography (Photography)

MixPix - Collection Of Photographs by Mike Hall Amateur Photographer (701)

Newark & District Photographic Society - Exists to promote and provide support for Amateur Photography in and around Newark-on-Trent (Photography)

North and East Midlands Photographic Federation - Was founded in April 1955 and is currently made up of about 58 photographic clubs/societies primarily in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. (Photography)

Radford Gallery - Have literally thousands of images of Radford and Nottingham, these will gradually be added to the site. (Photography)

Retford and District Photographic Society - Join with us as we celebrate over 50 glorious years of Amateur Photography (983)

The Royal Photographic Society - Extend a warm welcome to all who are interested in photography (Photography)

 
 

Pool

Nottinghamshire County Pool Association - Includes, Sun Valley Notts Open, Nottinghamshire County, and the Nottinghamshire Interleague (Hob/Pool)

English Pools Association - The only Pool organisation in England that is run by the players for the players (Hob/Pool)

 
 

Rotary Club

District 1220 Communications Centre - Gordan Taylor 1997/8 Trophy best all round club district 1220 (Rotary Club)

Sutton in Ashfield Rotary Club - We are always looking for new members and I hope subsequently to report the new wider ranging criteria for membership.(724)

The Rotary Club of Warsop - A progressive Club involved in a variety of activities involving the community (Rotary Club)

 
 

Round Table

National Association of Round Tables - Round Table is all about having fun with a group of friends while at the same time trying to help the local community.(725)

 
 

St.John's Ambulance

St. John Ambulance Brigade - The UK's leading First Aid, transport and Care charity (Emerg/Amb)

St.John Ambulance (Newark Division) - The order began in the Holy Land in 1099, to provide care for the sick and injured during the Crusades (723)

 
 

Sub Aqua

Bingham Sub Aqua Club - Long Established club of over 30 years (Sub Aqua)

Nottingham University Sub-Aqua Club - University Sub-Aqua Club (Sub Aqua)

Octagen Divers - Diver training programmes,based at John Carrol and Beechdale Baths (55)

Scubanaut Dive Club - We have developed and continue to improve, a comprehensive training programme covering all aspects of sport diving (598)

SeaHawk Divers - Mostly PADI members with a few BSAC. (Sub Aqua)

 
 

Sword Dancing

Stone Monkey Sword Dancers - Stone Monkey are sword dancers based in the East Midlands . They perform rapper and longsword dances.(Sword Dancing)

 
 

Trains/Trams

National Tramway Museum - (Trains/Trams)

Stapleford Miniature Railway - The SMR is operated by the "Friends of the Stapleford Miniature Railway"(614)

 
 

Watersports

National Watersports Centre
- Nottingham watersports centre and country park (Watersports)

 
 

Writer's Club

The Nottingham Writers Club - If you are into writing, here`s one for you (Writers Club)

 
 


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