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Games Talks Live returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow in March
The Scottish Game Developers Association will run Games Talks Live across Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow from 24–26 March 2026, featuring lightning talks, networking and pitches from the SGDA Games Accelerator cohort.
Big Mac Day raises funds for the Children's Treatment Centre
Big Mac Day on February 1 returned to Cornwall and Lancaster, with proceeds from Big Mac sales at four local McDonald's directed to the Children's Treatment Centre, a community-funded agency marking its 30th anniversary in 2026.
Crossmaglen Square: residents and businesses invited to share views
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will hold a public drop-in on 10 March 2026 from 4pm to 8pm at Crossmaglen Community Centre to gather views as part of a study to develop an Improvement Plan for Crossmaglen Square.
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Showing: 181-190Heritage fund awards £2.5m to preserve four historic sites in Girvan
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is providing more than £2.5m to conserve four historic buildings in Girvan — the McKechnie Institute and Museum, Stumpy Jail, a former Dalrymple Street bank and the Stair Park Bandstand — as part of the community-led 'Girvan's Story' project.
Two local TV stars raise funds for Hampton Hill Theatre
Rob Brydon and Lee Mack will appear on Hampton Hill Theatre's Main Stage for a special fundraiser, chatting about their careers. Doors open at 6.45pm and the event starts at 7.30pm.
North coast Gaelic group relaunches with day of workshops in Melness
A reformed Taigh na Gàidhlig Mhealanais committee will host Furan, a day of Gaelic language, music and dance at Melness Community Centre on Sunday 22 February; language tasters are free while song and stepdance workshops cost £5.
New 77-apartment scheme for over-55s starts with ground-breaking ceremony
A ground‑breaking ceremony in South Wootton marked the start of construction by Housing 21 on a 77‑apartment extra care scheme for people aged 55 and over, with grant funding from Homes England and Norfolk County Council.
Gritter Driver of the Year crowned after 40 winters on UK roads
Gary Lawson, a Durham gritter driver, was named the first-ever Gritter Driver of the Year after 40 winters with Durham County Council; the award was presented at Econ Engineering's Grit and Glory Awards.
Sutherland events this weekend and into next week
Listings of community events across Sutherland include coffee mornings, quizzes, film screenings and workshops scheduled from Friday through next Thursday.
Wolverhampton charity invites fundraisers to join annual 10K fun run
Compton Care is the named charity partner for the Wolverhampton 10K on Sunday, March 29, and is offering a limited number of free charity places with a minimum £175 sponsorship target.
Bishop's Waltham, Wickham and Meon Valley host community fayres, bingo and garden events.
Vintage Rose Events will hold a free Mind, Body and Spirit Fayre at Jubilee Hall on March 1, and Wickham Community Centre will screen the film "I Swear" on February 19 with £5 tickets.
County Durham man crowned first ever Gritter Driver of the Year
Gary Lawson, 62, of Crook, has been named the UK's first-ever Gritter Driver of the Year after 40 winters driving gritters and snowploughs for Durham County Council as part of Econ Engineering's Grit and Glory Awards.
Supporting stronger communities across Scotland with funding
The Scottish Government and the STV Children's Appeal awarded 32 community projects across Scotland a share of £300,000 to support grassroots organisations. Dundee community centre Boomerang received almost £6,000 to extend support for its Cosy Café worker over winter.