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Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday
6th November 2020
National news

This Sunday, 8 November marks Remembrance Sunday, closely followed by Armistice day on Wednesday 11 November....

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On a Wing and a Scare
On a Wing and a Scare
27th October 2020
National news

Have you ever fancied raising money for a good cause? How about by hanging upside down at 140 miles an hour, 1,500 feet in the air?...

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A Halloween Spooky Special
A Halloween Spooky Special
26th October 2020
National news

Celebrate Halloween with CSSC. Hundreds of activities, snacks and ideas to keep the chills away this all hallows eve....

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Shop online with our heritage partners
Shop online with our heritage partners
21st October 2020
National news

October is one of our favourite times of year to visit our historic partners, English Heritage, Cadw and National Trust Scotland....

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National fitness day
National fitness day
23rd September 2020
National news

This Wednesday 23 September is National Fitness Day. An initiative to help everyone from pre-schoolers to retirees get active and lead healthy, happy lives....

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Explore history with a twist
Explore history with a twist
11th September 2020
National news

Explore the past with English Heritage...

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Back to school
Back to school
9th September 2020
National news

Add some colour to your Autumn....

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Financial support from CSIS
Financial support from CSIS
4th September 2020
National news

Life throws up many challenges, and frequently they go hand in hand with money worries. Particularly at this current time, financial worries can be intertwined with fears around the pandemic....

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Are you ready for STEPtember300?
Are you ready for STEPtember300?
14th August 2020
National news

Are you ready for STEPtember300?...

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Annual General Meeting (AGM) Update
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Update
15th May 2020
National news

Keep up to date with the latest news, regarding the CSSC AGM....

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CSSC Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of VE Day
CSSC Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of VE Day
6th May 2020
National news

We take a look back at the small, but important role CSSC played in helping the war effort....

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The Charity for Civil Servants: here for you
The Charity for Civil Servants: here for you
31st March 2020
National news

Here for you during challenging times....

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Working at Home
Working at Home
23rd March 2020
National news

Follow our hints, tips and expert advice to make sure you’re getting the most out of working from home....

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Have a flippin’ good leap day
Have a flippin’ good leap day
25th February 2020
National news

This Saturday is the 29th of February. The leap day, which occurs every four years to synchronize the Gregorian calendar....

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Celebrating the 92nd Academy Awards
Celebrating the 92nd Academy Awards
10th February 2020
National news

On Sunday 9 February the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, hosted the 92nd Academy Awards, more commonly referred to as, the Oscars....

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The Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year
24th January 2020
National news

Tomorrow the Chinese New Year begins, so we thought we’d take this opportunity to learn a bit more about this lunar new year, often referred to as 'the Spring Festival'....

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Burns Night
Burns Night
20th January 2020
National news

This Saturday, 25 January, is Burns night. The annual celebration of the birth of the Scottish poet Robert (or Rabbie) Burns....

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Winter X Games
Winter X Games
14th January 2020
National news

On 23-26 January, Aspen, Colorado in America will host the first Winter X Games of 2020....

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Nature Photography Competition - Winners Announced
Nature Photography Competition - Winners Announced
7th January 2020
National news

Soak up our planet's natural beauty with CSSC's photography competition....

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A typical day in the life of a CSSC volunteer
A typical day in the life of a CSSC volunteer
6th December 2019
National news

Want to learn more about volunteering for us? We caught up with one from this year’s CSSC Games....

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It’s International Volunteer Day
It’s International Volunteer Day
5th December 2019
National news

Today we recognise and celebrate the tremendous efforts of millions of volunteers around the world....

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Give your health and wellbeing a voluntary boost
Give your health and wellbeing a voluntary boost
4th December 2019
National news

Volunteering can take on many forms. From helping your children’s school summer fetes, to building houses in developing countries....

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International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day
3rd December 2019
National news

International volunteer day for economic and social development...

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UK Championship Snooker
UK Championship Snooker
26th November 2019
National news

It’s often joked that to find a sport where Britain dominates you need look no further than the local pub....

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From Poole to Porthcawl for Our Buoy Hugo
From Poole to Porthcawl for Our Buoy Hugo
19th November 2019
National news

We love to help our members raise money for good causes, whether it be with funding, equipment or advice. But every so often we hear about an event that deserves special recognition....

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