Knowhere Guide to Leicester - Informal information about the city, supplied by locals. Primarily aimed at aimed at a teenage surfers, skateboarders and young people generally.
Old Wyggs 1972 - On-line meeting place for all those who left Wyggeston boys' grammar school in the summer of 1972.
Leicester Overseas - A nostalgic site aimed at Leicester and Leicestershire ex-pats, but with plenty for the local too. Includes some illustrations, a bulletin board and a contacts listing for ex-pats.
Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts - Arts Centre at Leicester University. Focused on people with disabilities and members of the public who have previously found access to arts and arts education difficult.
Leicester & Leicestershire.com - A nostalgic site aimed at city and county ex-pats. Includes illustrations, bulletin board and a contacts listing for ex-pats.
Leicester Animal Aid Association - Rescue and rehoming of cats and dogs. Animals requiring homes, pet care, stories, events and volunteering.
Leicester Comhaltas - Promotes Irish traditional music and dance. Information about meetings and events.
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