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Community raffle supports wildlife rescue in Enham Alamein.
A Valentine's raffle at the Enham Alamein Shop & Post Office raised £500, split equally between Emily's Wildlife Rescue and a volunteer-led village pavilion refurbishment.
Alresford events include charity talks and an antiques fair.
Alresford and nearby villages have a series of community events this spring, including the Cheriton Talks on February 28 and an antiques fair on March 21.
Nottingham Building Society pledges £130,000 to homelessness charities
Nottingham Building Society has committed £130,000 and extended its charity partnerships into 2026 to support organisations tackling homelessness and youth inequality; the society confirmed it will continue working with Emmanuel House, Shelter and ThinkForward.
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Showing: 741-750York veterinary practice marks 40 years serving pets and owners
S T Stead Veterinary Surgery in Acomb, York, is marking 40 years since opening in November 1985 under founder Tim Stead, and the practice has grown from its original two nurses to a team that now includes two veterinary surgeons, reception staff and eight nurses.
Leicester Mercury death notices list 'top bloke' among 22 remembered this week
The Leicester Mercury published 22 death notices this week, including Anthony Jarvis Dyer, described as a 'loving family man and top bloke', who died on 8 January 2026 aged 90. The notices include funeral dates, family requests and details of charities to which donations may be made.
County Durham town council funding helps deliver Christmas celebrations
More than £17,000 from Spennymoor Town Council’s Community Chest Fund supported Christmas parties, pantomimes, festive meals and doorstep Santa visits for schools, charities and neighbourhood groups in Spennymoor and nearby villages.
Heartfelt tributes to 22 people remembered in Gloucestershire death notices
This week's Gloucestershire death notices remember 22 people and list funeral dates, family wishes and requests for donations to charities.
Malpas Road reveals sweet treats, crispy cod and local charm.
A walk along Malpas Road in Newport highlights independent shops such as Barnardo's, Sub Zero Ice Cream and Charlie's Fish Bar (established 1922).
Sugar Rush named Horse of the Year at RoR Awards
Daisy Adamson and her horse Sugar Rush were awarded the My Pension Expert-sponsored Horse of the Year at the 2026 Retraining of Racehorses Awards in Cheltenham. Sugar Rush, nicknamed Marley, never raced and has competed in dressage, showjumping and eventing since joining Adamson.
Winter festival returns to bring live music and comedy to Swindon
Swinterfest returns after a 2025 debut with music, comedy, poetry and art events across multiple Swindon venues from January 29 to February 1. Donations from the festival will be directed to Prospect Hospice.
Leigh-based breast cancer charity hosts its first networking walk
Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust held its first Community Networking Walk on January 22 at Belfairs Woods and has scheduled the next walk for February 26. The walks bring working professionals together for gentle movement, conversation and community support.
Stoke-on-Trent's newest padel centre opens in Milton.
Ace Padel has opened a second centre on Millrise Road in Milton with three outdoor courts; it is open daily from 7am to 9.30pm and tickets cost £8 per person.
Treatment Centre raffle names 10 winners
The Children's Treatment Centre sold all 2,200 tickets for its Hockey Road Trip Raffle and announced ten winners, with Todd Michaud claiming the grand prize NHL road trip for two.