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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: 441-450Man raises £1,400 for children's causes by collecting Christmas trees
Rod Wisniewski collected Christmas trees for recycling and raised £1,400, which he split between Link2 and a fund for a child needing an eye-powered wheelchair.
Shoebury residents raise £2,000 for Southend in Sight charity
The Shoebury Residents Events Team organised a December Christmas market and this week handed £2,000 to Southend in Sight after months of planning.
Watford café eyes expansion as fundraiser launched
Random Café in Watford has launched a crowdfunding appeal to add a second building next to its Garsmouth Way site; organisers say a council grant has paid for the basic structure but about £6,000 remains to be raised.
Somerset festival invites locals to embrace 'Mud Month' inspired by Saxon Solmōnaþ
A community-run 'Month of Mud' in the Quantock Hills draws on the Anglo-Saxon Solmōnaþ tradition to offer muddy walks, art sessions and storytelling aimed at reconnecting people with the landscape.
Wakefield business raises £13,000 for homelessness charity through cyclathon and fundraisers
Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire staff in Wakefield raised £13,000 for St George's Crypt through events including a week-long cyclathon, with around £9,000 coming from subcontractor sponsorship.
Durham Stick Makers receive Banks Group grant to expand craft capacity
Durham Stick Makers received an £1,836 grant from the Banks Group's Banks Community Fund to buy three new frame sets, increasing the group's capacity as it works to grow membership and preserve the traditional walking-stick craft.
Memory of a Buckie legend to be honoured at a community ceremony
A plaque for Emil Wojcik will be unveiled at Buckie Thistle Function Hall this Saturday at 12 noon, and the community is invited to attend an event featuring music and remarks.
Blackpool girl completes 1,000-mile run for children's charity and plans more
A 15-year-old from Blackpool completed a 1,000-mile running challenge and raised £650 for Make-A-Wish UK; she says she will continue fundraising with marathon training and other events.
Fundraising folk concert CD now on sale at Wyeside
Fifty live CDs from a John Kirkpatrick and Sue Harris concert on October 2, 2024 are being sold at the Wyeside for £12 each, with proceeds supporting the venue's live music programme. The Wyeside's next folk fundraiser is scheduled for Friday 27 February and will feature Pete Coe with support from trio Culverake.
Northumberland Haunted Museum hopes to open in Amble seaside town
Paranormal writer Michele Liddle plans the Northumberland Haunted Museum in Amble to record local folklore, culture and history rather than provide jump scares, and has launched a £25,000 crowdfunding appeal with the aim of opening by late spring or early summer.