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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: 41-50Community volunteer awards seek firm sponsors for November event
Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Council are asking businesses and organisations to sponsor the Community Volunteer Awards, which are scheduled for 5 November 2026 and typically attract more than 1,000 nominations.
Girl reads for 12 hours to raise money for children's hospice
Twelve-year-old Jayda Higginson read for 12 hours on February 14 and raised £567 for Derian House; she completed 706 pages despite dyslexia, ADHD and visual stress.
Fermanagh volunteers to be honoured by BBC
The BBC has opened nominations for its Make a Difference Awards, which recognise volunteer service; nominations for Fermanagh residents close on March 31 and winners will be announced in September.
Sainsbury's approved to convert former Homebase site in Dumfries.
Sainsbury's has received council approval to convert a former Homebase unit at Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park into its first Dumfries supermarket, and the company says the plan would create about 100 jobs.
Great Bradford Spring Clean 2026 invites community volunteers
The Great Bradford Spring Clean runs from March 13 to 29, 2026, and asks residents, businesses, schools and community groups to take part in local clean-ups. The council will supply bin bags, provide a bag collection service and offer advice to participating groups.
Vegetable growers receive funding boost to support more school visits
Shalbourne Community Growers received a grant from Slow Food Berkshire & Wiltshire’s 'Know Your Food' programme to buy equipment and continue hosting hands-on school visits that teach children how food is grown and prepared.
Leigh tea room unveils new shopfront under regeneration scheme
Leigh's Tea Room and Community Hub has unveiled a 1920s‑themed shopfront after receiving support from Wigan Council’s shopfront and building grant scheme, part of a wider £32m town centre regeneration fund.
Shop in Cirencester will be closed next month for refurbishment
The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home charity shop on Farrell Close in Cirencester will be closed on Monday, March 2 for a refurbishment, according to a notice outside the store. The notice said a new team are looking forward to continued support as the work is carried out.
Prince and Princess of Wales to celebrate community spirit in Powys ahead of St David's Day
The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Llanidloes and Newtown in Powys to meet volunteers and take part in community activities, including visits to The Hanging Gardens, Oriel Davies and Hafan yr Afon.
Rotary quiz to raise money for Bexhill Youth Centre
A Rotary quiz for teams of up to six will be held on Friday 27 March at Little Common Community Centre; entry is £8 per person including a Ploughman's meal and tickets may be obtained by calling Ray on 07787 321 581.