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Make a Difference Awards 2026 opens nominations for local heroes
The BBC has launched the 2026 Make a Difference Awards and opened nominations, with entries closing at 17:00 GMT on 31 March and winners to be announced at events in September.
CCR Energy partners host relaxed networking event at Wales Week London 2026.
CCR Energy is hosting a relaxed networking event with Troup Bywaters + Anders and Rees Worx on 24 February 2026 at Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP in London as part of Wales Week London 2026.
Church services in Bexhill and Battle for 1 March.
A listing of Sunday and weekday services across churches in Bexhill and Battle, noting times for St Peter's, St Michael's, St Augustine's and others on 1 March; several churches also list midweek masses, community groups and online broadcasts.
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Showing: 401-410Three ambulance crew members will run the London Marathon in April to raise funds
Three South Central Ambulance Service staff — Luke Bawden, Laura Herridge and Simon Donnelly — will run the London Marathon in April to raise funds for the South Central Ambulance Charity, and Bawden is organising a 5k charity fun run on March 8.
Global charity options for volunteers and donors — The Boar
A short guide highlights several international charities — Mercy Ships, the World Food Programme, Save the Children, Medical Aid International, and the National Lottery Community Fund — and notes their roles in providing medical care, food assistance, child services, equipment support, and community grants.
Smallest pub in Cambridge reopens to give community somewhere to meet again
The St Radegund, believed to be Cambridge's smallest pub, has reopened under landlord Ali Allchin with décor celebrating its history; he says the venue aims to restore local clubs and offer a welcoming meeting space.
Beckley Village Voice: February community events and notices
A concise roundup of Beckley community events and local notices, with dates for classes, markets, meetings and support services running through February and into March.
Grants of £2,500 available to Arun community groups for safety projects
Arun District Council has opened a Community Safety Grant Fund offering up to £2,500 per project to local groups, with applications accepted on a rolling basis and approved projects to be delivered by March 2027.
Students gain real-world experience during live White Rose construction project
Elliott Hudson College product design students toured the live construction site at White Rose Shopping Centre and have been set a coursework challenge to design a product that could help offset the environmental impact of the Primark expansion.
Library reopens with Sunday roasts and new workspaces
Wallasey Village Library reopened under community management on 4 February 2025 and now has 1,257 members and 6,897 loans; the on-site café serves Sunday roasts and new work spaces funded by The Johnson Foundation are being installed.
First shop and café open at Waterbeach development near Cambridge
The first shop and café, Brew & Basket operated by Urban Brew, has opened in the new Waterbeach development, in a building delivered early by master developer Urban&Civic. The space is described as a community hub and further facilities, including a convenience store, community centre and an interim health facility, are planned in the coming years.
Nominations open for town's civic awards
Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council is accepting nominations for its Civic Awards covering contributions from May 2025 to March 2026; the deadline is Friday, February 20 and the awards ceremony is set for Saturday, April 18.
King Street regeneration brings boost for Stretford businesses
The first phase of King Street's town-centre regeneration has delivered street and public-space improvements in Stretford, and local business owners say the changes have improved accessibility and attracted more visitors.