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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: 181-190ADHD talk in Nantwich explores experience and recovery
Andy Stone will give a 60-minute public talk on ADHD at Nantwich Youth and Community Centre on February 24, drawing on his lived experience and recovery and covering practical coping strategies.
Essex market draws hundreds to buy preloved parenting items
Hundreds of parents visited the Mum2Mum Market at Highwoods Community Centre in Colchester to buy and sell second-hand baby and parenting items. The event offered preloved prams, maternity wear, toys, clothes and other equipment.
Newcastle business celebrates 100th anniversary with year-long fundraising campaign.
H. Malone & Sons is marking its 100th year with 'Challenge 100', planning 100 fundraising and awareness challenges across 2026 to support Smile For Life. The launch included workshops where 15 young people tried plumbing and electrical activities at the company's Gosforth premises.
Positive news from Yorkshire on 15 February 2026
This round-up from Yorkshire reports a specialist charity bridal shop in Holmfirth offering pre-loved wedding dresses, and a North Yorkshire couple who say they have not argued in 75 years.
Five dogs seeking forever homes from Many Tears Rescue
Many Tears Rescue has published profiles of five dogs available for rehoming, each with brief notes on temperament and suitable homes; the article includes the charity's contact and donation details.
Apsley House: Major works begin to restore former museum and art gallery
Work has begun on Apsley House in Old Town, Swindon, a Grade II-listed former museum and art gallery that has been empty since 2020; the developer plans an artisan bakery, co-working spaces and a restaurant or bar, and the council says the project will protect the building's heritage.
Kendal aims to be the UK's first Town of Culture
Kendal has entered the government-run competition to be named the UK's first Town of Culture, which carries a £3 million award for a Year of Culture programme; a resident survey open until 26 February 2026 is gathering local input.
Apprentices at WHN share experiences during National Apprenticeships Week
WHN currently has nine staff undertaking apprenticeships, five of whom started this academic year, and apprentices shared their experiences during National Apprenticeship Week (Feb 9–15).
Rescue puppies visit Aston Villa training ground and charm players
Four rescued Cocker Spaniel mix puppies from Birmingham Dogs Home visited Aston Villa's training ground and have been reserved for adoption; older dogs Rory and Aspen also met the players and remain available for rehoming.
Cambridge to offer early in-person voting ahead of local elections
Cambridge has been chosen as one of five councils to pilot early in-person voting, with three hubs open on 30 April, 1 May and 2 May ahead of the 7 May local elections; the council says approved digital technology will be used to prevent double voting.