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Greater Shankill growth plan launched with community leadership
The Shankill: A Plan to Grow report was published after co-design work involving residents, community groups and statutory agencies; Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomed the plan and implementation will be driven by a Local Action Group led by BUILD.
Medals revealed for Hope House Llangollen Canal Walk.
Limited-edition medals for Hope House Children's Hospice's 2026 Llangollen Canal Walk have been unveiled as hundreds of walkers prepare to trek a 10-mile route sponsored by DMR Plumbing & Heating LTD.
Wharfedale village creates a community vegetable garden
Villagers in Hawkswick used grant funding and permission from a local farmer to set up a community vegetable garden, and they planted 200 hedging whips and some specimen trees on February 21.
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Showing: 341-350Alix Foundation grants continue as family expresses gratitude, spokesperson says
The Alix Foundation has given more than $8.6 million over the past 15 years to local projects including upgrades at Bluewater Health, the Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery, and resurfaced community courts, and a spokesperson said the family views the donations as a way to repay community support.
Man raises £1,400 for children's causes by collecting Christmas trees
Rod Wisniewski collected Christmas trees for recycling and raised £1,400, which he split between Link2 and a fund for a child needing an eye-powered wheelchair.
Shoebury residents raise £2,000 for Southend in Sight charity
The Shoebury Residents Events Team organised a December Christmas market and this week handed £2,000 to Southend in Sight after months of planning.
Watford café eyes expansion as fundraiser launched
Random Café in Watford has launched a crowdfunding appeal to add a second building next to its Garsmouth Way site; organisers say a council grant has paid for the basic structure but about £6,000 remains to be raised.
Somerset festival invites locals to embrace 'Mud Month' inspired by Saxon Solmōnaþ
A community-run 'Month of Mud' in the Quantock Hills draws on the Anglo-Saxon Solmōnaþ tradition to offer muddy walks, art sessions and storytelling aimed at reconnecting people with the landscape.
Wakefield business raises £13,000 for homelessness charity through cyclathon and fundraisers
Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire staff in Wakefield raised £13,000 for St George's Crypt through events including a week-long cyclathon, with around £9,000 coming from subcontractor sponsorship.
Durham Stick Makers receive Banks Group grant to expand craft capacity
Durham Stick Makers received an £1,836 grant from the Banks Group's Banks Community Fund to buy three new frame sets, increasing the group's capacity as it works to grow membership and preserve the traditional walking-stick craft.
Memory of a Buckie legend to be honoured at a community ceremony
A plaque for Emil Wojcik will be unveiled at Buckie Thistle Function Hall this Saturday at 12 noon, and the community is invited to attend an event featuring music and remarks.
Blackpool girl completes 1,000-mile run for children's charity and plans more
A 15-year-old from Blackpool completed a 1,000-mile running challenge and raised £650 for Make-A-Wish UK; she says she will continue fundraising with marathon training and other events.
Fundraising folk concert CD now on sale at Wyeside
Fifty live CDs from a John Kirkpatrick and Sue Harris concert on October 2, 2024 are being sold at the Wyeside for £12 each, with proceeds supporting the venue's live music programme. The Wyeside's next folk fundraiser is scheduled for Friday 27 February and will feature Pete Coe with support from trio Culverake.