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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: 611-620Blakenall community centre to be refurbished under council plans
Walsall Council and partners have secured funding to redevelop Blakenall Community Centre, with planned upgrades including a new entrance, a children's play area and improved accessibility.
Market traders and shoppers positive amid £4.2m regeneration in Rawtenstall
Market stalls and street-food outlets in Rawtenstall have moved to cabins in the town square and units in the bus station while the old market hall is being renovated with £4.2m of Levelling-Up funding.
Family-friendly colour run returns this summer to raise funds for hospice
The Rainbow Run Cornwall returns on Saturday, June 20 at RAF St Mawgan to raise funds for Children's Hospice South West; last year more than 1,500 people took part and £107,000 was raised for Little Harbour.
Children's Treatment Centre hosts Big Mac Day fundraiser in Cornwall
On February 1, local McDonald's restaurants in Cornwall and Lancaster will donate part of Big Mac and value meal sales to the Children's Treatment Centre, a community-funded agency; the event marks a family tradition and aims to sell 3,000 Big Macs.
Mousehole painting found in charity shop sells for thousands
A painting of Mousehole by George Hammond Steel donated to an RSPCA shop in Royal Wootton Bassett sold for £3,900 at a RWB Auctions sale on January 14. It had been estimated at £600–£800.
Suspended coffee scheme begins at Prestatyn sandwich bar
Nutty's Buttys in Prestatyn has launched a 'suspended coffee' scheme to let customers buy food or hot drinks for people who are homeless or lonely, supported by fundraiser Richard Kendrick and linked to a JustGiving QR code.
Community centre welcomes £350 donation for its warm space
Sherfield Park Community Centre received a £350 donation from housebuilder Bellway to support its Warm and Welcome drop-in, which offers free or donation-based hot drinks and snacks Monday to Friday.
Line dancing at Branchton Community Centre brings local women together
Women meet weekly at Branchton Community Centre for line dancing to country and pop music, led by 75-year-old instructor Hugh Higgins; participants say the sessions support fitness and socialising.
Workington park Old Man's Shelter restored for community use
Work is under way to restore Park End Shelter in Vulcan Park, Workington, into a fully accessible community space with a kitchen, meeting room, toilets and Wi‑Fi; work began on Monday and is expected to finish within eight weeks.
Community learning in Scotland highlights local education efforts
The Herald spotlights informal and community learning across Scotland, citing projects such as Sunny Govan Radio, the Inverclyde Shed and the Reimaging Art project as examples of grassroots education and social support.