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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: 321-330Bee Lady Day returns to Hull to honour Jean Bishop.
Age UK Hull & East Yorkshire will hold a week-long Bee Lady Day in May 2026 to honour the legacy of fundraiser Jean Bishop, following a 2025 event that raised £15,000 for older people in the region.
Gaelic Day at Lairg exceeded organisers' hopes
Last month's Gaelic Day at Lairg Community Centre drew 232 participants across 15 workshops and a full-house evening concert, and the event received funding from Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Arts Fund). Organisers described the day as a major success.
Religion shapes health and wellbeing, reports suggest
A Nature Health piece compiles research and news about how religion and faith-based organisations influence health and recovery, citing academic reviews, disaster-relief studies and community responses such as a church sheltering families.
St Catherine's Hospice opens new superstore in Crawley
St Catherine's Hospice has opened its largest-ever charity Superstore at 37-43 Queensway in Crawley, featuring more than 2,500 clothing items and a volunteer team of over 140.
Refugee support group to hold fundraising jumble sale in Knighton
The Knighton and District Refugee Group will hold a jumble sale at St Edward's Hall in Knighton, with doors open from 2pm to 4pm and a £1 entrance fee that includes a cup of tea and a biscuit. Funds raised will help bring guests from Cardiff organisation Space4U for an away day of activities in Knighton.
Charity dragon boat race returns to Ipswich Waterfront as festival expands.
The annual Dragon Boat Festival, organised by Brave Futures, returns to Ipswich Waterfront on June 6, 2026 and will expand into a full waterfront celebration. Funds raised will support Brave Futures' work with children and young people.
Bishop Auckland speaker donates honorarium to local food bank
Greg McCormick asked that his fee be given to Woodhouse Close Food Bank, and Debbie Richardson attended the Bishop Auckland Civic Society meeting to accept the cheque on the charity's behalf.
Volunteers raise over £3,400 for dog charity in nine-hour walk
Six volunteers walked a 0.5km loop for more than nine hours on January 30 and raised over £3,400 for Waggy Tails Rescue.
Bury welcomes a new vintage 'third space' in the town centre.
Teal Tag Vintage, run by co-owners Ben Givan and Linda Persely, has opened a shop on The Rock in Bury selling 1990s and 2000s clothing, retro electronics and coffee; the pair expanded from online sales and a Liverpool market presence and opened their second location in November last year.
Dog with heart-shaped marking seeks forever home this Valentine's Day
Cooper, a five-year-old beagle at Dogs Trust Shoreham with a heart-shaped patch of fur, is available for adoption this Valentine's Day. The centre describes him as friendly, playful and making progress with positive muzzle training.