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Three generations of Cork family to host Daffodil Day fundraiser in cosy cottage.
Three generations of the Wallace family in Cork are reviving their long-running two-day coffee weekend to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society ahead of Daffodil Day on March 20.
Bingo night raises £636.50 for two animal charities
An evening of Bingo and Beagle Drive at Hensingham Rugby League Club on February 13 raised £636.50 to be shared between Flora's Fund and RSPCA Cumbria West, organisers said.
Hull 'pay what you want' food night brings people together
Cooperation Hull's weekly 'Waffle' pay-what-you-can night at the Lonsdale Community Centre was recently featured on the podcast 'Screw This... Let's Try Something Else'.
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Showing: 11-20Defibrillator installed outside St Philip's Community Centre in Radcliffe.
A new defibrillator funded by local donations has been installed outside St Philip's Community Centre in Radcliffe and registered on the national database The Circuit.
Community group PEP hosts networking event after move to Blackburn
People Empowering People (PEP) held a public networking event at Bangor Street Community Centre after relocating from Accrington, welcoming local organisations, leaders and residents to discuss volunteering, leadership and representation.
Veterinary practice celebrates 10 years and new ownership
Merthyr Tydfil Vets for Pets has marked its 10th anniversary and is now owned by veterinary surgeon Katie Miller, who took over in November.
Young dad nominated for Pride of Scotland Award after raising £150,000 for sick children
Samuel Bell, who founded Samuel's Smiles and has raised more than £150,000 for children with rare conditions, has been nominated for a Pride of Scotland Special Recognition Award.
£15 bag found in charity shop turns out to be designer Aspinal
A woman bought a cream Aspinal of London bag and matching purse for £15 at a charity shop and later had the set authenticated by the maker; similar items typically retail for several hundred pounds.
Fire cadets in Hampshire praised after volunteering over 3,000 hours
Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire cadets volunteered more than 3,000 hours in 2025 and helped raise over £18,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity.
Fly-tipped farmer fundraiser tops £54,000
An online appeal for a Herefordshire farmer affected by illegal dumping has passed £54,000, and the organiser plans to withdraw and hand over the funds in late February or early March. The Environment Agency has also announced new waste-crime enforcement measures, including a drone squad and screening tools.
East Belfast community centre to be regenerated by council
A council committee approved a DUP proposal on Feb 20 to progress a capital build project for Braniel Community Centre and its outdoor space, and the decision will go to full council in March.
64 almshouses for over-55s are being built in Blackfriars
JTRE London has broken ground on 220 Blackfriars, a scheme that will provide 64 low-cost independent homes for people aged over 55 and is owned by Southwark Charities; the site will include shared spaces, a garden and a community centre.
Minute's silence held for former West Sussex county councillor Janet Mockridge
A minute's silence was observed at a full West Sussex County Council meeting on 20 February to honour Janet Mockridge, who died in January after serving 11 years as the councillor for Southwick.