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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: 771-780Chester prepares to celebrate Chinese New Year in February
Chester will hold a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 21 with lion and dragon dances, traditional performances and community activities organised by the Wah Lei Chinese Association with local partners.
Mark Sewards MP praises Rievaulx House for championing quality care and resident wellbeing
Mark Sewards MP visited Rievaulx House, a 90‑bed residential and dementia care home, and praised its person-centred approach and range of facilities.
Community events in your area include coffee mornings, energy talks and more
Local venues in Colden Common, Twyford and Otterbourne are hosting a range of gatherings this month, from jumble sales and coffee mornings to an Energise South Downs workshop on February 10.
Cooking in Brae offers free winter meals as the Rural Energy Hub takes shape
Locals enjoyed a free winter warming meal prepared by Cari Shen, who is due to run the cafe at the Rural Energy Hub being created in the refurbished Brae Youth and Community Centre. Refurbishment and landscaping work is under way and a grand opening is expected in the coming weeks.
Hamilton firm pledges £10,000 to back local Comic Relief challenge
Procast Group has donated £10,000 to Bravehearts Boxing Gym to support the 'Long Way Doon' Comic Relief run, which will see 15 participants run 400 miles over 10 days starting March 9.
Muddy Boots Nursery Gildersome raises £1,805 for young people with cancer
Muddy Boots Nursery in Gildersome raised £1,805 for Young Lives vs Cancer after selecting the charity as its 2025 partner; funds came from events including raffles, a bonfire night, a bake sale and a Teddy Toddle.
Burnley heritage project receives £185k boost
Building Bridges in Burnley has been awarded £185,454 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the three-year Roots and Horizons Heritage Project, which will explore the history of the Grade-II listed Canalside building and mark the charity's 25th anniversary.
Gorton Town Square extension has begun.
Work has started on the next phase of the Gorton Town Square programme to expand the square with accessible play equipment, seating and planting; construction is expected to finish in spring 2026 and is being delivered by Warden Construction.
Killamarsh Amateur Photographic Society brings exhibition to Crystal Peaks.
The Killamarsh Amateur Photographic Society meets Thursdays at 7pm at The Parish Suite in Killamarsh Community Centre, and members will display recent works in an exhibition at Crystal Peaks' central atrium from February 3.
Live music night in Wollaston to raise funds for playground goalposts
A fundraiser gig at The Britannia Inn in Wollaston is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, to support new goalposts at Kent Road Playground; organisers say the appeal has reached £460 of a £900 target.