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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: 241-250West Sussex charity launches to help people with disabilities connect at joyful events
Friends Anna Crowe and Jane Talman have launched The Connection Hub to create inclusive community events for people with additional needs across West Sussex; the free official launch is scheduled for March 28 at Bognor Regis Youth & Community Centre.
Age UK East Sussex opens new charity shop in Eastbourne
Age UK East Sussex has opened a new charity shop on Langney Road in Eastbourne to raise funds for services for older people; the opening was attended by the Mayor of Eastbourne and local volunteers.
Edinburgh art scene to host farewell for long-standing community member
Wester Hailes will hold a celebration on Tuesday, February 24, from 1.30pm to 3pm to close Pat Tait’s Stitching Exhibition and mark her departure from WHALE Arts for health reasons.
Gardening expert warns February planting may cause bulbs to struggle
A horticultural specialist has advised delaying planting of many bulbs until late February or early March because of a very wet, cold winter and recent heavy rain; the RSPB also urged fitting nest boxes during National Nest Box Week to support garden birds.
Local charity Compton Care invites community to celebrate International Women's Day.
Compton Care is hosting an International Women's Day event on March 5 featuring Melissa Forde as the headline speaker, with £15 tickets and proceeds supporting the charity's local services.
Four fire stations will host charity car washes at the same time
Four fire stations in Wales and England will each hold a charity car wash on 17 February, running 9.30am–2pm, to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity and 2wish.
Heritage Day in Selkirk invites visitors to explore local history
Hundreds attended the 42nd annual Heritage Day at the Selkirk Centennial Community Centre where children tried antique machines and adults visited displays from regional heritage groups.
Scarborough Athletic FC granted £150,000 loan by North Yorkshire Council
North Yorkshire Council unanimously approved a loan of up to £150,000 to Scarborough Athletic FC to help its cash flow while the club's pitch is being refurbished; the team has been playing home matches at Bridlington during the work.
Student volunteers join community litter pick in Chester.
University of Chester students took part in a 'Give it a Go' litter pick in the Garden Quarter, collecting several bags of rubbish and organised by the university's Volunteering Team.
Sweden offering Brits the chance to adopt an island
Visit Sweden and the National Property Board are inviting UK travellers to apply to adopt one of five selected Swedish islands for a year; applications run from February 17 to April 17, 2026.