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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: 791-800United Way Sarnia-Lambton funds 27 local community programs
United Way Sarnia-Lambton announced funding for 27 local community programs for 2026 and reported $78,000 in donor-directed gifts during the campaign.
Isle of Man, nicknamed the 'land of cats', is home to a roaming cat sanctuary
Mann Cat Sanctuary on the Isle of Man cares for dozens of free-roaming cats, including native Manx cats, and is open to visitors at set times with free admission while requesting food donations.
Charity hails partnership with c2c after supported London train trip
Southend YMCA described its year-long partnership with c2c as incredibly meaningful after c2c staff accompanied residents from its Newlands housing on a supported train journey to London, and the charity's Jingle on the Line event raised nearly £700.
Charity shop in Knutsford reopens after makeover to help fund children's farm visits
The Children's Adventure Farm Trust has refurbished its charity shop on Canute Place in Knutsford and will reopen on 24 January; proceeds support free day visits and residential stays for children and families from across the North West.
Midnight Walk for Overgate Hospice returns to Dean Clough this year.
The Midnight Walk will start and finish at Dean Clough and features a 10-mile route beginning at midnight with refreshments and checkpoints. Organisers say last year’s event raised over £90,000 to support Overgate Hospice and its new building.
Scalloway fire festival continues with family foy and guizers' return
Scalloway's Fire Festival ran into a second weekend with a family foy at the Scalloway Boating Club and an evening guizers' return; the family event was run by local volunteers as a fundraiser and several squads performed.
Chester prepares to celebrate Chinese New Year in February
Chester will hold a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 21 with lion and dragon dances, traditional performances and community activities organised by the Wah Lei Chinese Association with local partners.
Mark Sewards MP praises Rievaulx House for championing quality care and resident wellbeing
Mark Sewards MP visited Rievaulx House, a 90‑bed residential and dementia care home, and praised its person-centred approach and range of facilities.
Community events in your area include coffee mornings, energy talks and more
Local venues in Colden Common, Twyford and Otterbourne are hosting a range of gatherings this month, from jumble sales and coffee mornings to an Energise South Downs workshop on February 10.
Cooking in Brae offers free winter meals as the Rural Energy Hub takes shape
Locals enjoyed a free winter warming meal prepared by Cari Shen, who is due to run the cafe at the Rural Energy Hub being created in the refurbished Brae Youth and Community Centre. Refurbishment and landscaping work is under way and a grand opening is expected in the coming weeks.