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Cornerstone Housing Co-op - A housing co-op in Chapeltown, Leeds, who own 2 victorian houses. Information about the co-op, housing co-ops generally, and organisations which use the co-op's Resource Centre.
Headingley Against Landlordism - Information about a campaign for a sustainable balance between all-year residents and seasonal guests in a N Leeds community. On-line poll leads to further information.
The Heights East/West Residents Association - Information about a Tenants' group in 2 high-rise block in W Leeds. Links to Leeds City Council reorganisation management of its council house stock, and useful phone numbers.
LATCH - An introduction to Leeds Action to Create Homes, a self-build project in Chapeltown, Leeds. Information on objectives and results, and annual report.
St Anne's Shelter and Housing Action - Information about the organisation's work to secure housing for disadvantaged people. Details for contact, job and volunteering opportunities, and a newsletter.
St George's Crypt - Description of the work of this charity for the homeless, its history, and how to help. Includes Quicktime video of recent royal visit. On-line purchase of merchandise to support their work.
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(Federico Fellini) Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments. -- Rose Kennedy I have often regretted my speech, never my silence. -- Anonymous Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come. -- Matt Groening, Love is Hell There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home. - Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977 Housing Issues In any organization there will always be one person who knows what is going on. This person must be fired. -- Conway's Law When a thing has been said and said well, have no scruple. Take it and copy it. -- Anatole France I've just learned about his illness. Let's hope it's nothing trivial. - Irvin S. Cobb Housing Issues "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments." (Anonymous) "I never resist temptation, because I have found that things that are bad for me do not tempt me." 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