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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: 741-750Post‑mpox Africa CDC roadmap outlines plans for long-term health security.
Africa CDC has lifted mpox's designation as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security and launched a Mpox Transition Roadmap to move from emergency response toward sustained control.
Wakehurst marks 100 groups in its Community Access Scheme and plans Community Festival
Wakehurst says 100 groups have joined its Community Access Scheme and it will host a free Community Festival on 8 and 9 May, with events and accessible facilities at the gardens in Sussex.
Finedon Community Centre hosts two February events for the local community
The volunteer-run Finedon Community Centre will stage a Valentine's Barn Dance on 14 February and a family Brick, Build & Show on 28 February–1 March; both events are at the centre (NN9 5LG).
Peak District's Glenbrook to reopen as camping and activity centre in April
Glenbrook in Bamford, which closed in December 2023, will reopen to visitors in April after being bought by Glenbrook Holdings; the new operators say they have secured a camping licence.
Walfinch Newcastle East to offer free community activities.
Walfinch Newcastle East will launch a free Thrive Club from 10 February at Preston Grange Community Centre, running 11:00–12:30 on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month and offering seated exercise, crafts, games and social time.
Great Wyrley care home hosts Wild West hoedown for residents.
Residents at Wyrley Rose in Great Wyrley took part in a Wild West hoedown with country music, themed food and decorations. The home opened in 2025 and says it prioritises a social calendar to support resident wellbeing.
North Yorkshire pub renovation featured in new TV series airing next month
Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue with Jon Richardson begins on February 4 on More4 and follows Fadmoor residents restoring the Plough Inn, which the community bought in September 2024 with matched government and local funds.
Goodwood celebrates raising over £1.9 million for charity in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026
Goodwood raised over £1.9 million for charities during 2025, with major sums directed to King's Trust International and local groups such as the Aldingbourne Trust. The Estate has confirmed it will continue supporting the Aldingbourne Trust and has named a new group of charity partners for 2026.
Knighton's Flix in the Sticks returns for 2026 starting Friday
Knighton's Flix in the Sticks resumes at Knighton Community Centre on Friday, January 30, with a season that includes Conclave, Lee and a mix of festival and classic films through to May 8.
York fundraising barn dance to feature 'foot-stomping' band
A fundraising barn dance at De Grey Rooms in York next Friday will support the Two Ridings Community Foundation's 25th Anniversary Appeal and aims to raise £10,000 toward a £250,000 target, with the band Big Deal as the headline act.