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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: 1161-11702026 should be a year of no more car-giving.
Dr Masimba Mavaza argues philanthropists should shift donations from one-off gifts to institutions and hospitals to address systemic problems and support broader community development.
Dry January survival guide for 2026 offers apps, books and booze-free options.
The article highlights tools such as Dry, an app from Alcohol Change UK, which tracks calories and money saved, and it points to booze-free alternatives and reading suggestions.
Care home celebrations bring joy and sparkle to community
Hazel Lodge in Battle held a month of December events for residents, families and the community, featuring wreath making, carol performances by local pupils and a theatre outing, and staff served a traditional Christmas turkey lunch.
Auld Lang Syne reimagined in an animal-kindness version.
PETA reimagined 'Auld Lang Syne' with vocals by Stephanie Gerard and a video of peaceful animals, and the group invited viewers to promote compassion for animals in 2026.
Historic Scottish law firm reports surge in property division sales
Thorntons Property sold 1,341 homes in 2025, up 8% from 2024, with transactions totalling more than £300 million.
MBE for Powys foster carer who says she is part of a team
Mair Wilson, a Powys foster carer of 18 years, received an MBE in the New Year Honours; she and her husband Roy have cared for multiple long-term and short-term placements and were nominated for a Silver Kite award.
Playgroups in aged care homes are bringing joy and connection
Intergenerational playgroups in Australia pair preschool children with aged care residents and have expanded since a 2019 ABC series; staff and researchers report improvements in residents' mood, activity levels and social engagement.
Ayrshire group volunteers at care home bring festive spirit.
Members of Fit Ayrshire Dads volunteered at Queens View Harbour Care Home in Troon to help decorate for the festive season, and staff and residents joined in and expressed gratitude.
Demand for bungalows doubles in Scotland as property firm reports £300 million in sales
Thorntons Property sold 1,341 homes in 2025 worth more than £300 million, an 8% rise on 2024, and reports demand for bungalows has doubled.
Eastbourne charity DJ workout celebrates ShanFitness's sixth birthday
ShanFitness will host a two-hour Jungle Body Mix class with a live DJ at Langney Community Centre on Thursday 8 January, with a minimum £20 donation and proceeds going to the Sunshine Coast Breastfeeding Support Group.