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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: 1031-1040Music event at Ludlow Brewery will raise money for local charity
The Mayor's Charity Music Night will take place at Ludlow Brewery on Friday 30 January with four bands performing to raise funds for Working Together Ludlow; tickets are £15 and include a finger buffet.
County Durham transport charity begins recruitment as CEO plans to retire
Supportive, a Ferryhill-based transport and social care charity, is recruiting for a new chief executive after John Davison announced he will step down in 2026.
Rijksmuseum reveals plans for a new sculpture garden
The Rijksmuseum will create a public sculpture garden funded by a €60 million donation from the Don Quixote Foundation, which is also loaning works for display. The museum has submitted a permit application and expects to open the garden in autumn.
Charity shops in and around Birmingham in 15 photos
A photo gallery highlights 15 charity shops in and around Birmingham, including Acorns Children's Hospice Superstore in Harborne and Reloved Brum.
Higham Ferrers Tourism's tree project brings festive lights to town.
The Higham Ferrers Tourism project placed 74 illuminated trees across the town and raised £27,000, with 10% of funds donated to the Northants 4x4 Emergency Response Team.
Hailsham Town hosts community events and volunteering this month.
Hailsham Lions, in partnership with UK Fire Walk, are inviting registrations for an evening charity fire-walk at the Cattle Market; the Hailsham Community Groups Forum will stage a 'What Can I Join in Hailsham?' fair on 31 January to showcase local clubs and activities.
California inmates are using VR to prepare for life after prison.
California prisons are offering virtual reality sessions from nonprofit Creative Acts, using 100 Meta-donated headsets to let inmates rehearse job interviews and experience outside environments.
Rustington choir welcomes new members after Christmas concert
The Friendship Singers held a free December concert at Rustington Methodist Church and collected donations for Southern Hospice; rehearsals begin Wednesday 21 January at St Andrew's Church and new members are welcome.
Heathfield Town News: January community events and notices
A round-up of Heathfield listings: a children's storytelling session on 17 January, a horticultural talk on 19 January, a farmers' market at the Heathfield Show on 22 May, and local charities seeking donations and volunteer drivers.
DUP ends boycott of NMD Council Good Relations group
The DUP has ended a seven-month boycott and rejoined Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's Equality and Good Relations Reference Group after a full council meeting on Jan 12; the council agreed a revised membership that includes two DUP seats.