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Games Talks Live returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow in March
The Scottish Game Developers Association will run Games Talks Live across Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow from 24–26 March 2026, featuring lightning talks, networking and pitches from the SGDA Games Accelerator cohort.
Big Mac Day raises funds for the Children's Treatment Centre
Big Mac Day on February 1 returned to Cornwall and Lancaster, with proceeds from Big Mac sales at four local McDonald's directed to the Children's Treatment Centre, a community-funded agency marking its 30th anniversary in 2026.
Crossmaglen Square: residents and businesses invited to share views
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will hold a public drop-in on 10 March 2026 from 4pm to 8pm at Crossmaglen Community Centre to gather views as part of a study to develop an Improvement Plan for Crossmaglen Square.
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Showing: 971-980Sutherland events are scheduled this weekend and next week.
Listings cover community coffee mornings, singing groups, music nights, a Burns supper at Timespan on January 17 and Brora Blethers on January 22, along with local meetings and support drop-ins.
Three Bornean orangutans released into Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park.
YIARI, BKSDA West Kalimantan and the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park Authority released three rehabilitated Bornean orangutans — Badul, Korwas and Asoka — into the Mentatai Resort area of Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park; a joint team will monitor their adaptation.
Mark Starr Cutter Classic to honor late Bedford Middle School coach on Jan. 24
The fourth annual Mark Starr Cutter Classic will be held Jan. 24 at Bedford Middle School to honor the late coach Mark Starr and raise funds for a scholarship; games run about 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with $10 adult and $5 student admission.
Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre marks 40 years of giving animals a chance
The Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre, founded in 1986, is marking its 40th year with a series of events beginning with a Tea and Cake Quiz on 28 February; the charity says it has cared for over 40,000 animals and relies on public donations.
Rotary in Cornwall marks 75 years of service.
The Rotary Club of Cornwall held a gala on December 13 to mark its 75th anniversary, drawing current and former members alongside local leaders. The club pledged $75,000 for an outdoor gym at Alexander Park and reflected on decades of local projects and global efforts such as PolioPlus.
Young Brownie receives Brownie Gold Award after three years
Beatrice Clark received the Brownie Gold Award after three years with Gayton Brownies, presented at the RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre where the Brownies learnt about wildlife rehabilitation.
Rijksmuseum sculpture garden planned by Foster + Partners will open in Autumn 2026
Foster + Partners and landscape architect Piet Blanckaert will transform three Amsterdam School pavilions and adjoining gardens into the Don Quixote Pavilion and Garden facing the Rijksmuseum, funded by a €60 million donation; the project is due to open in Autumn 2026.
Yoga retreat in Green Belt refused by council
West Lancashire Borough Council refused a retrospective planning application for a yoga retreat behind 3 Broad Lane, Downholland, citing harm to Green Belt openness and the loss of Grade 2 agricultural land; the applicant may appeal.
North East leisure and library complex expected to open next year
A new £28.9 million leisure and library centre is being built in Bishop Auckland on the former Woodhouse Close Library site, with the leisure facility expected to open in summer 2027 and further landscaping and parking planned for early winter 2027.
Bexhill Choral Society seeks new singers
Bexhill Choral Society is rehearsing for a concert on 2 May at the De La Warr Pavilion featuring Mendelssohn's Elijah, and the non-audition choir welcomes new members while rehearsing Wednesdays at 6.45pm at Little Common Community Centre.