Visible for miles around, Tullyhogue, the distinctive hill fort where the O’Neill king-elect
  was crowned from the 12th to the 17th century, is three miles south-east of Cookstown.
  From here, there are commanding views of the old kingdom of Tyrone from the fort.
 

  Desertcreat Women’s Institute has been active for over 50 years. Their aim is, “to
  promote any work which makes for the betterment of homes in the area and the
  development and improvement of conditions of rural life by providing a centre of
  educational facilities and social intercourse”. The group have completed a new centre
  which offers a home to many local groups. The group accessed rural development monies to xdevelop a new facility in 2000.

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  The Rock and District Historical Society was formed to research local history in the
  area and further afield. History talks are organised on a regular basis for the community.
  The society received funding from Cookstown District Council to collect local
  photographs of pre-1970 and which are now collated for public viewing.
 

  The 1999 formed Rock and District Development Association aim to take local action
  in an effort to realise the area's full potential in meeting the needs of the local
  community and in retaining a strong sense of pride and belonging in the Rock village
  and rural hinterland.
 

  The Slatequarry Community Association was
  formed in 1980. An old school in the area was
  acquired by the group, refurbished, and was
  opened as the Slatequarry Community Centre in
  1991. Since then, the centre is used regularly
  for all sorts of community activities including
  concerts, dances, Age Concern functions and
  training sessions.
 

  Moree Community Association aim's
  to promote greater community
  spirit in the area and to build upon
  areas that are socially and
  economically under-developed.
  Activities and facilities for women
  and youth are a main priority.
 

  PIG Initiative Group Ltd

The Pig Initiative Group was set up to provide a meeting place for active forward thinking pig farmers with a common need to come together.  Their objectives are to be better informed, to improve communication, to be a route for funding and collective buying, to be a lobbying group to government and to communicate with other pig groups.

The group renamed itself from Putting Ulster’s Farmers First (P.U.F.F.) to Pig Initiative Group (P.I.G.).  They became a limited company so they could avail themselves of the Peace II funding through DARD for Measures 1.6 and 1.9.

Granard Community Group

The group seek to promote a strong community spirit whilst providing a social outlet and pro-active group who will seek to address underlying issues of importance to the Grange and Ardtrea community.

They have organised a Benefit Uptake Campaign information evening and have lobbied BT and Roads Service on various issues.  The group has availed of various training workshops and courses organised by CWSAN on community development practice and financial skills and have also had talks with Cookstown LSP regarding a waste management project.  They are currently organising various classes such as line dancing and digital photography classes.

Mid-Ulster Men’s Group

This core group came together first in May 2004 when CWSAN brought interested parties together to look at the needs of men in the rural area.  With up to 15 women’s groups in the network area it was decided to tackle some of the inequalities experienced by men particularly in relation to health and well being.  Although at formative stages yet the group have begun to put together some ideas as to how to generate interest and awareness around men’s health.  They hope to launch an association with a new group name and action plan and are interested to hear from anyone who can assist or who wishes to join.