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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: 21-30Community singing group at Bedwas Workmen's Hall brings people together
A bi-weekly community singing group at Bedwas Workmen's Hall, run by Parklands Care Home with Inside Out Cymru, offers an inclusive space where attendees, including people living with dementia and their carers, have formed new friendships.
Shop hosting Coffee and Cake fundraiser for life-saving charity
The Wales Air Ambulance shop in Tenby will hold a Coffee and Cake fundraiser on Saturday 28 February from 12pm to 2pm as part of the charity’s 25th‑anniversary Coffee and Cake campaign, which runs through March and April to raise funds for its critical care services.
Foyle Foodbank honours schools, businesses and volunteers for standout support
Foyle Foodbank recognised local schools, businesses and volunteers for their contributions to the 2025 Christmas Appeal and year-round support, noting large donations from Thornhill College, Perfect Spine Chiropractic Clinic and Fujitsu.
Inverness bar donates misprinted T-shirts to aid Ukraine
MacGregor's in Inverness is donating almost 100 misprinted T-shirts to communities in Ukraine, and a volunteer transporter’s JustGiving fundraiser has raised more than £8,400 to help cover delivery costs.
Grinch on a bus helps raise over £2,300 for Lerwick charity shop
Bus operator R Robertson and Son raised more than £2,300 for Cancer Research UK after a festive fundraiser that ran across multiple buses; the total was handed to the charity shop in Lerwick.
Community growing plans for Sandown Common Good land to be shared at public events
Grow Nairn will present plans for a market garden on Sandown Common Good land at two public events and is seeking feedback; a 2024 feasibility study found 90% local support for food growing projects.
Bristol tapas restaurant Bravas wins right to keep outside seating
Bravas secured approval from Bristol City Council's planning committee to retain its outdoor terrace after Avon Fire & Rescue withdrew its objection and about 1,200 people backed the application.
Community raffle supports wildlife rescue in Enham Alamein.
A Valentine's raffle at the Enham Alamein Shop & Post Office raised £500, split equally between Emily's Wildlife Rescue and a volunteer-led village pavilion refurbishment.
Alresford events include charity talks and an antiques fair.
Alresford and nearby villages have a series of community events this spring, including the Cheriton Talks on February 28 and an antiques fair on March 21.
Nottingham Building Society pledges £130,000 to homelessness charities
Nottingham Building Society has committed £130,000 and extended its charity partnerships into 2026 to support organisations tackling homelessness and youth inequality; the society confirmed it will continue working with Emmanuel House, Shelter and ThinkForward.