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Kelvedon Rotary president donates £1,000 to St Helena Hospice.
Ed Smith, outgoing president of the Rotary Club of Kelvedon & District, donated £1,000 to St Helena Hospice after visiting its Highwoods site in Colchester and learning about funding pressures facing the sector.
Charity shop find: man bought a £22 espresso machine and was surprised by its online price
A man says he paid £22 for a Calphalon espresso machine at a Goodwill charity shop and later found similar models listed online for several hundred pounds.
Chuckle Brothers legend to visit Bradford for charity challenge
Paul Elliott will visit Bradford next month as part of a UK-wide fundraising ride from John O'Groats to Land's End, aiming to raise £40,000 for Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal.
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Showing: 131-140Edinburgh art scene to host farewell for long-standing community member
Wester Hailes will hold a celebration on Tuesday, February 24, from 1.30pm to 3pm to close Pat Tait’s Stitching Exhibition and mark her departure from WHALE Arts for health reasons.
Gardening expert warns February planting may cause bulbs to struggle
A horticultural specialist has advised delaying planting of many bulbs until late February or early March because of a very wet, cold winter and recent heavy rain; the RSPB also urged fitting nest boxes during National Nest Box Week to support garden birds.
Local charity Compton Care invites community to celebrate International Women's Day.
Compton Care is hosting an International Women's Day event on March 5 featuring Melissa Forde as the headline speaker, with £15 tickets and proceeds supporting the charity's local services.
Four fire stations will host charity car washes at the same time
Four fire stations in Wales and England will each hold a charity car wash on 17 February, running 9.30am–2pm, to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity and 2wish.
Heritage Day in Selkirk invites visitors to explore local history
Hundreds attended the 42nd annual Heritage Day at the Selkirk Centennial Community Centre where children tried antique machines and adults visited displays from regional heritage groups.
Scarborough Athletic FC granted £150,000 loan by North Yorkshire Council
North Yorkshire Council unanimously approved a loan of up to £150,000 to Scarborough Athletic FC to help its cash flow while the club's pitch is being refurbished; the team has been playing home matches at Bridlington during the work.
Student volunteers join community litter pick in Chester.
University of Chester students took part in a 'Give it a Go' litter pick in the Garden Quarter, collecting several bags of rubbish and organised by the university's Volunteering Team.
Sweden offering Brits the chance to adopt an island
Visit Sweden and the National Property Board are inviting UK travellers to apply to adopt one of five selected Swedish islands for a year; applications run from February 17 to April 17, 2026.
Weston-super-Mare Pride to return in 2026
Weston-super-Mare Pride will take place on Saturday 27 June 2026 at Grove Park, returning after a pause since 2023. A new volunteer team has launched a Crowdfunder to raise £2,500 to help cover accessibility, stewarding and other essential costs.
Love Your Town events return to Immingham, Grimsby and Cleethorpes
The Love Your Town series began in Immingham with family activities, creative workshops and markets; Love Grimsby is scheduled for March 21 and Love Cleethorpes for March 28, with the programme funded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund.