What’s New - Community and charity
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The National Lottery reveals the top ‘Happy Places’ in the UK
1st June 2021
New research from The National Lottery reveals how much the public has missed visiting their ‘happy place’ during lockdown restrictions.
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Strictly star announces last cha-cha-chance to nominate heroes for major awards
28th May 2021
Strictly Come Dancing’s head judge Shirley Ballas is offering people and projects from across the UK the chance to waltz off with a National Lottery Award by getting their nominations in before the Monday 7 June deadline.
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Lotts to celebrate in the UK as 2021 Award’s campaign begins
26th April 2021
The National Lottery Awards, which were launched today by TV star Jacqueline Jossa, are the annual search for the UK’s favourite National Lottery funded people and projects and they celebrate the inspirational individuals and groups who do extraordinary things in their community especially during these challenging times.
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Friend of The National Lottery Chris Packham encourages us to go green
19th April 2021
Naturalist and environmental campaigner Chris Packham is encouraging the public to learn how they can be greener.
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It Takes A Village - A Parenting Podcast from The National Lottery
11th March 2021
‘It Takes a Village’ is an uplifting and informative parenting mini-podcast series brought to you by The National Lottery dealing from baby loss to banks.
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Thanks a billion: National Lottery provides over £1bn support for the UK throughout pandemic
9th March 2021
As the one year anniversary of lockdown approaches, the funding package has boosted the arts, heritage, sport and community/charity sector and helped protect the future of thousands of organisations across Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the last year.
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Love conquers all
12th February 2021
To kick off this Valentine, we speak to members of National Lottery funded project Safe Soulmates to learn how love has got them through lockdown...
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5 things to do this valentines day
8th February 2021
Roses are red, violets are blue… what can I do with WI-FI and you!
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A Lotto to Learn at Home!
27th January 2021
Fun, educational resources to enjoy at home, provided by National Lottery funded projects.
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Helpful Handlebars
16th December 2020
During lockdown, Kirsteen Torrance was redeployed to help run Burntisland Emergency Action Team, in her local community in Fife, Scotland.
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Meal Mates
15th December 2020
When lockdown forced Midland ABC Boxing Club to shut its doors, coaches Lee Cochrane and Keith Dallas moved from teaching youngsters how to jab to delivering meals to the elderly.
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A Souper Response
15th December 2020
Not wanting to see its space go to waste during coronavirus, Monkstown Boxing Club in Northern Ireland converted its gym into a makeshift soup kitchen.