Guernsey Vegetarian Group - Provides support for Vegetarians, Vegans and Aspiring Vegetarians in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Les Bourgs Hospice - Charity providing medical and nursing care for the terminally ill at Andrew Mitchell House.
Mines Awareness Trust - Guernsey-based charity dedicated to educating the Kosovo people on the danger of ordinance. Descriptions of mines and support information.
Guernsey Society - The society is for all those interested in Guernsey and its history, it provides a network for those of island descent on mainland UK and publishes The Review 3 times a year. Site includes message board and bookshop.
Spectrum Camera Club - Slide photography club shows programme of meetings, classes of competitions, news, examples of members' work, and contacts.
Floral Guernsey - Floral Guernsey, including news information and resurces on the Floral Guernsey Festival Week. Sponsored by the Guernsey Tourist Board and the Guernsey Flower Council.
St Stephens Youth Club - We provide a warm and friendly environment where new members are always welcome.
Guernsey Rabbit and Cavy Club - For people who show and breed rabbits and cavies to British Rabbit Council standards in the Channel Islands.
Guernsey Domestic Violence Forum - The group was established in 2001 to enable local organisations to work together effectively to help those who are experiencing, or who have experienced Domestic Violence
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