Details of charity groups in Garforth.
* Click here for latest Garforth and Swillington news.GARFORTH & DISTRICT LIONSFormed in 1972 the club currently boasts 41 members of all ages and from all walks from life.
It is united by a common aim of devoting some spare time to helping others in the community whilst having fun and developing friendships.
CONTACT: Tony Robinson (secretary)
TELEPHONE: 0845 833 5825
ADDRESS: Garforth Country Club, Aberford Road, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1PZ
EMAIL: liontrobinson@yahoo.co.ukWEBSITE: www.garforthlions.ik.comOTHER INFORMATION:Lions are members of Lions Clubs International, a community service organisation dedicated to helping those in need in the local and international community. Local Clubs are part of the world's largest such organisation, with 1.4 million members serving in more than 180 countries and areas. The association is both non-political and non-sectarian.
* Click here for latest Garforth & District Lions news.LEEDS TEMPLARS CRUSADER EXPLORER SCOUT UNITAn explorer scouts group
CONTACT: Helen Hawkins-Ainsley
TELEPHONE: 07976 855068
BASE: Garforth Community College, Lidgett Lane, Garforth (Thursday 8pm-9.30pm) or Leeds Templars District Headquarters, Baden Powell Hall, Chapel Street, Halton Leeds 15 (Monday 7.30pm-9.30pm)
EMAIL: h.hawkins@tesco.netWEBSITE: www.crusaderexplorerscouts.btik.comAUTISM PLUS(formerly Thorne House Services for Autism)The charity - which boasts a shop on Garforth's Main Street - has over 20 years experience in providing care and support for people with autism and related conditions. It provides residential and supported living, adult learning, domiciliary care, day service provision, respite and community support. We now offer a Children's Service, a dedicated Employment Agency for people with Aspergers Syndrome and have been awarded a Pathways to Work contract in partnership with A4e.
CONTACT: Kath Herbert (Shop Manager)
TELEPHONE: 0113 2877741
ADDRESS: 53 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1AF
EMAIL:
info@autismplus.co.ukWEBSITE: www.autismplus.orgOTHER INFORMATION: Our vision is to be the service of choice for people with autism and related communication conditions including people with learning and other disabilities
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