Here are some of the groups which make the Armley area tick. If I've missed any out, it's not intentional - feel free to add your group's details and links in the comment section below!
Interplay a professional arts company based in Armley which believes everyone has a story to tell. Through its work in theatre, film and music production, Interplay reaches a huge range of audiences and participants with work that is uniquely accessible and at the same time challenging and innovative.
The Armley Tourist Board is a tongue in cheek creation. It started life in 2005 as a way to celebrate the quirky charms and stories of Armley. It was headed by the 'self appointed' Lady Mayoress of Armley, until word reached her that her despotic ways were no longer charming, so in 2007 she decided to devolve power to the masses!This website is for the people of Armley by the people of Armley.
Check out The Costa Del Armley on Facebook.
Armley Helping Hands is a registered charity supporting older people and their families with in Armley & Wortley district of Leeds 12. The charity's aim is to provide facilities for the advancement of education, recreation and leisure time activities with a view of improving quality of life and reducing social isolation.
Residents have set up an Armley page on Grouply to discuss ideas about Armley, especially the idea of creating a new space or venue for everyone to use. Join in the conversation!
There's also an Armley page on Facebook to discuss and debate the area.
The Armley Common Right Trust holds and helps maintain a number of pieces of land for the people of Armley. These are: Charlie Cake, Hill Top, Armley Moor, Moor Top, Lay Lane and Far Fold.
St Bartholomew's Church, Armley, is the home of one of the finest pipe organs in the UK - the famous Schulze Organ...
The June Hancock Mesothelioma Fund is the first independent mesothelioma research charity in the UK, established in 1997. It was born out of the Armley Asbestos Tragedy.
I Love West Leeds Festival is a two-week arts festival bringing arts events and activities to people's doorstep. The festival is presented by Interplay and supported by Arts Council England and the West Leeds Area Committees.
St Vincent's is charity giving hope and opportunity to the deprived with a shop on The Heights estate Armley.
The Armley Juniors Project for Young People features web pages made by local youngsters and features details about different clubs and organisations for youngsters.
Follow @Armley on Twitter for the latest on the area. They've also got a facebook page.
Sporting Armley FC have their own website where you can follow the fortunes of the team.
Armley Mills - Leeds Industrial Museum - on Canal Road was once the world's largest woollen mills. Today the museum presents a fascinating insight into the city's industrial heritage. It's also host to The Palace Picture House.
The new Armley Leisure Centre is now open with a range of state-of-the-art facilities.
You can read more about Armley on wikipedia.
What makes Armley tick? What makes it such a vibrant community? Have your say in the comments section below - and don't forget to add any groups which I've missed off.
