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Poole pet photographer given Small Business Sunday award
Sophie Matthews of Poole, who runs By Sophie Photography and began focusing on dog portraits in January 2025, was given Theo Paphitis' Small Business Sunday award at the ICC in Birmingham.
Community singing group at Bedwas Workmen's Hall brings people together
A bi-weekly community singing group at Bedwas Workmen's Hall, run by Parklands Care Home with Inside Out Cymru, offers an inclusive space where attendees, including people living with dementia and their carers, have formed new friendships.
Shop hosting Coffee and Cake fundraiser for life-saving charity
The Wales Air Ambulance shop in Tenby will hold a Coffee and Cake fundraiser on Saturday 28 February from 12pm to 2pm as part of the charity’s 25th‑anniversary Coffee and Cake campaign, which runs through March and April to raise funds for its critical care services.
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Showing: 31-40Prince and Princess of Wales to celebrate community spirit in Powys ahead of St David's Day
The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Llanidloes and Newtown in Powys to meet volunteers and take part in community activities, including visits to The Hanging Gardens, Oriel Davies and Hafan yr Afon.
Rotary quiz to raise money for Bexhill Youth Centre
A Rotary quiz for teams of up to six will be held on Friday 27 March at Little Common Community Centre; entry is £8 per person including a Ploughman's meal and tickets may be obtained by calling Ray on 07787 321 581.
Stray puppy becomes Durham Police dog
A stray German Shepherd–Malinois puppy named Chief was taken to a rescue shelter and was assessed by Durham Police’s dog support unit; at 18 weeks he passed initial tests and is now with an experienced handler beginning training.
Mural brightens the back of BHS in Stratford
Paint Stratford has painted a new mural on the hoardings behind the long-abandoned BHS in Stratford, and the work was commissioned by Stratford District Council.
Playpark planned for Derrygonnelly community centre in Fermanagh
Construction will begin in the coming weeks at Derrygonnelly Community Centre on a new playpark funded by the Fermanagh and Omagh PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan as part of the Outdoor Recreational Capital Programme.
Imagination Majorettes receive £500 grant from Dunstable Town Council.
Dunstable Town Council awarded Imagination Majorettes a £500 Seedcorn Grant to help purchase equipment and uniforms; the local troupe runs Monday sessions at Downside Community Centre and will perform at council-organised markets and events during the year.
Vintage and retro fashion sale coming to Carlisle next month
A pop-up charity shop selling used and vintage womenswear will open at Intro on Paternoster Row in Carlisle from March 13 to March 15 to raise funds for the campaign to reopen the Victorian and Turkish Baths.
RNLI to recruit 160 face-to-face fundraisers across UK and Ireland
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is recruiting around 160 paid face-to-face fundraisers to work around the UK's and Ireland's coasts; fundraisers will share water safety messages and encourage supporters, and the RNLI says roles include training and competitive pay.
Hilsea Lido to reopen this summer after £7.75 million upgrade
Hilsea Lido in Portsmouth will reopen on May 2 after a roughly £7.75 million refurbishment; the site has been closed since 2022.
Dad's drumming has touched many lives and now the community is gathering for him.
Andre Harris, 62, who founded the Power of Drums and has led community drumming for more than a decade, has paused much of his work after a September diagnosis of stage 4 head and neck cancer; his son Tom has organised fundraising, with over £4,000 raised online and a tribute event planned for 14 March.