North Kesteven Snowdrop Event Returns in February 2026
Join the community at Whisby Nature Park on 22 Feb 2026 to plant a snowdrop in memory of a loved one. Support Child Bereavement UK. Donations from £2.
Join the community at Whisby Nature Park on 22 Feb 2026 to plant a snowdrop in memory of a loved one. Support Child Bereavement UK. Donations from £2.
Chester's Lord Mayor opens the Town Hall for Brew Monday on 19 Jan 2026, offering free tea, chat & history tours to support Samaritans. Join from 1-4pm.
Jante Gibson-Bryant's Awakenher Wellness launches its second annual prom event on March 14, 2026, adding a suit giveaway. Donate dresses, suits, or nominate a student for the full Prom Perfect Experience.
Explore over 2000 lanterns across 10 immersive zones at Twycross Zoo's Lanterns of the Wild. The event runs until 22 Feb 2026. Book your tickets now!
Breakspear Park in Hemel Hempstead launches a quarterly photography competition for 2026. Win £250 and choose a local charity to receive £750. Submit your Community-themed shots by Feb 8, 2026.
Iceland launches a Mega Deals Event with offers from £4.80 to help families save up to £7.20 on weekly shops this January. Discover the frozen food giant's response to the cost-of-living squeeze.
Traitors winner Leanne Quigley urges public to sign up for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life events across the West Midlands. Use code RFL26NY for 30% off entry in January.
Anthony Trubridge, 28, from Maesteg, transformed his mental health through Ultra White Collar Boxing, raising funds for Movember. Read his inspiring journey from rock bottom to the ring.
Join a free Irish dancing social for over-55s in Manchester this January. Part of the Get Moving campaign with Yakult and Royal Voluntary Service, it's a fun way to stay active. Booking essential.
Join a powerful evening of remembrance in Chesterfield on Jan 27, featuring a Holocaust survivor's testimony and the 80 Candles Quilt. Free tickets available.
FOMO Connect 2025, a community arts programme for the UK's Malayali diaspora, concluded in Derby. Explore how music, storytelling, and food fostered connection and cultural identity.
Parkinson's UK hosts a free information and social event in Blackpool on January 21. Meet experts, join a dance session, and connect with local support. Book your place now.
More than 300 people enjoyed a festive carol concert at St Mary's Church, Rawtenstall, raising vital funds for three local food banks. Discover how the community came together in song.
Major New Year's Eve celebrations from Sydney to Russia have been scrapped due to security threats, natural disasters, and tragic incidents. Discover the full list of affected cities and the reasons behind the cancellations.
Join a free line dancing social event for over 55s in Spalding on January 13. Part of the Get Moving campaign with Yakult and Royal Voluntary Service's First Time for Everything initiative.
Jonathan Scott's festive organ performance packed Rochdale Town Hall. The event, streamed online, celebrated a historic Binns organ. Plus, local arts previews for 2026.
Families slam Toby Carvery's 'morning of magic' Santa breakfast event as a major letdown, citing a grumpy Santa and lack of festive cheer. Read the full story of the disappointing £10.99 experience.
A mischievous Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup named Nova snatched Santa's beard at a festive doggy daycare event in Sunderland, sparking a hilarious 10-minute chase. Read the full story of the Christmas chaos.
Birmingham New Street station hosted a free Christmas dinner for over 100 vulnerable and homeless people on Christmas Eve, offering festive cheer and community support. Read the heartwarming story.
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Nearly 100 people gathered for 'Carols on the Steps' in Altrincham, raising donations for Trafford Food Bank. The festive event featured live music and community spirit.
East Anglia's Children's Hospices hosted a magical Winter Wonderland in Milton, featuring Santa, laser shows, and festive activities, creating precious moments for supported families.
Year 3 pupils from Gossey Lane Academy visited St Giles Care Home to sing carols and share festive activities with residents. Discover how the school's 11 B4 11 programme fosters kindness and community spirit.
Twenty-two brave souls in Llangadog braved freezing waters for an annual charity swim for Parkinson's UK, raising over £1,400. Read about their heart-warming community effort.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
The Junior Tour of Wales is rebranded as The John Richards Junior Tour for 2026. The three-day cycling event will feature new stages in Mid Wales, acting as a key launchpad for future stars.
The Met Office forecasts snow for parts of England on Christmas Day, potentially triggering the first widespread White Christmas since 1981. Get the full festive weather update.
Birmingham prepares to host the centenary British Junior Open squash event in January 2026, featuring over 700 junior players from 50+ nations. Discover the local stars and historic exhibition match.
Pontfaen Young Farmers' annual illuminated tractor and 4x4 run lights up Brecon on Dec 23, raising funds for Wales Air Ambulance, The Brain Tumour Charity & local hospitals. Join the festive spectacle!
Birmingham's Edgbaston Cricket Ground will host Vegfest Free, the UK's largest free vegan festival, on 25 April 2026. Featuring 170 stalls, live music, and talks, it's a major event for the plant-based community.