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Three generations of Cork family to host Daffodil Day fundraiser in cosy cottage.
Three generations of the Wallace family in Cork are reviving their long-running two-day coffee weekend to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society ahead of Daffodil Day on March 20.
Bingo night raises £636.50 for two animal charities
An evening of Bingo and Beagle Drive at Hensingham Rugby League Club on February 13 raised £636.50 to be shared between Flora's Fund and RSPCA Cumbria West, organisers said.
Hull 'pay what you want' food night brings people together
Cooperation Hull's weekly 'Waffle' pay-what-you-can night at the Lonsdale Community Centre was recently featured on the podcast 'Screw This... Let's Try Something Else'.
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Showing: 41-50Derby firms provide kit and custom tandem for Greg James's Comic Relief challenge
Two Derby businesses have supplied specialist kit and a custom-built tandem to support Greg James's 1,000 km Comic Relief cycling challenge from Weymouth to Edinburgh between 13 and 20 March.
Polish veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Easter Ross
Otton 'Otto' Stainke, believed to be among the last Polish veterans who settled in Easter Ross after World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday on 6 February with six local gatherings and a family reunion.
Ashbourne gains new charity shop as town sees renewed investment
Your Local Air Ambulance opens a new branch today in the Shawcroft Centre on Dig Street, following the Ashbourne Reborn town centre transformation; the charity said it responded to 548 incidents in Derbyshire over the past year.
Pub bingo night to support homeless charity
A bingo fundraiser at The Admiral Hardy in Weymouth will raise funds for Julian House on Wednesday, March 4 from 7pm to 9pm, with guest caller Michelle "Missy Moonbeam" Carpenter and prizes donated by local businesses.
Bournemouth studio launches new dance school
Urban Shanti, a community-focused studio in Boscombe run by Carmen Prince, has launched Salsa Kizomba Bournemouth with beginner classes and a weekly social while also starting a weekday home education provision; the studio relies on community fundraising to cover about £6,000 every six months.
USA hockey star wins gold after Kelces gift
Laila Edwards assisted in Team USA's 2-1 overtime Olympic final win and celebrated with family who were able to travel to Milan after a GoFundMe that included a $10,000 contribution from Travis and Jason Kelce.
Rescue group in Las Vegas tries to catch a toucan that escaped its cage
A Las Vegas rescue group has been trying to capture Sam, a toucan that escaped from his cage in November and has been seen around the Los Prados neighborhood; rescuers report he now shows signs of poor condition and say they will take him to a veterinarian if he is caught.
Club's plea for crucial funds continues as thousands raised
Hereford Hockey Club is raising money to replace a 16-year-old pitch as part of a wider facilities project costing about £450,000; the fundraiser has passed £7,000 and the club needs to raise over £10,000 to unlock Sport England's pound-for-pound match funding.
Royal venue to host Open Iftar at Banqueting House for first time
Banqueting House in Whitehall will welcome hundreds from different backgrounds to break their fast for the first time in over 400 years as part of the Ramadan Tent Project’s Open Iftar 2026 programme, which brings people together across eight UK cities.
Heritage fund awards £2.5m to preserve four historic sites in Girvan
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is providing more than £2.5m to conserve four historic buildings in Girvan — the McKechnie Institute and Museum, Stumpy Jail, a former Dalrymple Street bank and the Stair Park Bandstand — as part of the community-led 'Girvan's Story' project.