The furniture in this St Leonard's Hospice shop is lovely and in great condition. I didn't find…read moreanything I liked enough to buy as their stock isn't that cheap, however most of it didn't even look second hand. A nice clean shop too. I am going to go back periodically to check if they have anything I want to buy.

Selby Globe Community Cinema launches on September 21st 2009 with Mamma Mia, sing along at Selby's…read moreTown Hall. Come and join us, it's a great film with Abba sing along tracks. Selby Globe is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers with a love of film. Supported by the Town Hall, Selby Globe gets the audience to select the movies they want to watch, so the event is very user led. Films are shown on the third Monday of the month, 7 for 7.30pm. Admission prices are £3. For further details contact http://www.selbyglobe.co.uk or email selbyglobe@yahoo.co.uk Silver Screen has arrived and is screened on the third Thursday in the month. Admission is £3 and includes lunch! New for 2011, Outreach cinema bringing film to village halls in the Selby district..email for further details.

Wow! A community cinema in Selby - much handier than York or Castleford.read more

Another BTCV set-up with an emphasis on education. The Skelton Grange Centre is designed as an…read moreeducation centre for children of all ages encompassing relevant areas of the curriculum and providing activities that enhance the learning experience and get children outside. Like its counterpart the centre works with volunteers as well as community groups and schools developing training sessions, playschemes and practical activities days all with sustainable development in mind. The building itself is a wonderful example of good planning. There is under floor heating (the most efficient way to heat a space), toilets are flushed using rainwater (not water that is suitable for drinking as is used in most buildings in the UK), extensive insulation keeps heat in whilst floor to ceiling windows allow for natural light to be let in as well as serving heating needs too. The full-life cycle of the building materials were researched so that even when the building comes to the end of its life most bits can be recycled. What a brilliant place to learn how we can develop in a more environmentally friendly way.

Volunteering for Hyde Park Source one day a week one summer is one of the best things I have done…read morein Leeds. In the Hyde Park/Burley area they re-develop the bin yards that every 4 houses shares on the streets of narrow back-to-backs that are usually totally unusable for anything and often filled with rubbish. The bin yards - with permission and in-put from the residents - are transformed into spaces that are nice to be in and usable, for growing plants or having bbq's. Mosaics get made, walls get painted and planters filled all with the help of volunteers like me and kids from school who don't necessarily get on in the classroom. It was such a rewarding experience for me. I got to learn how to lay paving, render walls, make mosaics, use a saw, all whilst supporting the young people on the project. Working with people in the community like this also widened my eyes to Leeds beyond the impermanent student bubble; I became aware of an older group of people involved in things such as Unity Day. The gardens really brighten up the area too and sometimes I wish I had a bin yard so they could come and jazz up my space!

I volunteer for Hyde Park Source once a week, and am really glad I do. It is really rewarding and I…read moreget to learn new skills and try out things I have never done before. They started out in 1998 with the idea of improving the local environment through building and renovating spaces that were not safe or just really dirty, into gardens, play areas and social spaces for people to enjoy. Nowadays the organisation is more based around training and development, but integrated with the environmental aspect it was previously surrounding. They provide support and training to disadvantaged young people through the various projects they take on around the community, teaching various construction, gardening, art and design and technology skills. Things such as digging, designing and making mosaics, willow weaving and bird house making are among many of the activities you can expect to find. It is a highly valued part of its community and provides a positive and educational place for people to come and learn or who just want to give something back.

This is a beautiful Manor House built in 1875, set in 14 acres of grounds. It has a licensed bar…read moreand function rooms for 50 to 200 guests. It also has meeting rooms available. It has a Pottery Studio http://www.teespottery.co.uk There is a Childrens Playpark and a Model Railway for hire. There is on site catering facilities with in house or your own caterers. It is a fantastic affordable, flexible venue for your Wedding Reception or celebration of any size.

Here is where we got all our kitties! The people that run it are brilliant. They really care about…read morethe cats there - much more than some other cat rescue places I've been. You're also welcome to spend a few minutes with the cats you're interested in, without the staff hovering round, so you get a chance to get to know your future pet better. The last time we got a cat (Wilson - he went to live with the lady down the road though), it was £30 donation, and if you do that Gift Aid thingy they get more. They also sold us a cat carrier for a fiver. Bargain. Now I'm going to upload some photies of our lovely cats, yay! PS If you come here, watch out for the track down to the place. It's very bumpy and not good if your car's got lowered suspension or anything fancy like that.

I bought a bed from here, and was told it would be delivered on Monday afternoon, and that I would…read morebe notified half an hour in advance. The bed arrived without any advance warning, and consequently I missed the delivery because I had had to pop out for an unexpected errand. The delivery staff refused to redeliver the same day, so I had to book a new delivery at a charge of £15. When the bed finally arrived, the staff then refused to carry it up the stairs for "Health & Safety" reasons. I live alone. There's no way I can move a double mattress upstairs on my own. I'm now scrabbling around trying to find friends who can help. And what Health and Safety risk does it pose to me, if there's a fire during the night and I can't get out of my front door because there's a mattress in the way?! This may be a charity but I still expect a basic minimum level of customer service. The staff here have been totally unhelpful throughout the process. I will certainly never buy anything here again and cannot recommend them to anyone else.

Excellent charity helping people in need. Great value for money as well. Have donated to them many…read moretimes.