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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 341-350Suffolk farmers gather for hog roast and games
A Yarn in a Barn event at Debenham Community Hall on January 30 drew 157 Suffolk farmers, and organisers reported funds were raised for the Farming Community Network and You Are Not Alone while guests enjoyed a hog roast, drinks and games.
Isle of Wight petanque presentation night raises £778 for Mountbatten Hospice
More than 50 players and family attended the Isle of Wight petanque presentation night on 7 February, and the event raised £778 for Mountbatten Hospice through a raffle and donations.
Walks and community events in Bishop's Waltham and Wickham.
A Bishop's Waltham walk is scheduled for February 14 and several local meetings and talks are listed for Wickham and the Meon Valley; Bishop's Waltham Parish Council has closed the Jubilee Hall youth shelter after repeated anti-social behaviour.
Brightlingsea WinterFest draws thousands in second week
The Brightlingsea WinterFest, a free late-winter arts and music festival with more than 40 events, completed a busy second week that organisers say included an art exhibition and Wellbeing Day which together attracted more than 1,450 people.
Kent's history in newspapers: ten defining moments
Local newspapers document ten events from 1765 to 1994 that helped shape Kent, and Findmypast is offering free access to its regional newspaper archive until February 16.
Love and compassion in obesity treatment could complement clinical approaches
A Perspective in the International Journal of Obesity argues that directing love and compassion inward and outward can complement traditional obesity treatments, and that stigma- or shame-based approaches may undermine motivation, mental health, and physiological stress responses.
Almost £2m to improve Cramlington's leisure facilities
Northumberland County Council's cabinet approved almost £2 million to upgrade leisure facilities in Cramlington, funding a new 3G football pitch and car park at Northburn Community Centre and a rebuilt skate park at Alexandra Park.
New community centre launches to support adults with disabilities
The Activity Place, run by the Chailey Heritage Foundation near Haywards Heath, has opened to offer fitness, creative, wellbeing and skill-building sessions for people aged 16 and over with disabilities.
West Marsh gets new outdoor exercise equipment
Eight pieces of outdoor exercise equipment have been installed outside the West Marsh Community Centre with funding from Better Youth Spaces, and the area is free to use when the centre gates are open, usually until about 9pm.
Brantford city hall confirms Branlyn Community Centre extension and upgrades.
City councillors endorsed a five-year extension of the Branlyn Community Centre tri-party agreement with local school boards, and were told several sports hall exhibits and the hall's interactive trivia game have reached the end of their service life and are being considered for replacement.