Dalocha

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Dalocha, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Dalocha do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Dalocha? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Everyone els…

Dalocha is one of the woredas in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Silt'e Zone, Dalocha is bordered on the south by Sankurra, on the west by Wulbareg, on the north by Silt…

What did one cloud say to the other on a grey day? “I feel a bit under the weather.”

I was going to tell you a joke about a blunt pencil, but it's pointless.

My flatmate said, “Buy a loaf, and if they have eggs, get six.” We now have six loaves.

How do hedgehogs say hello? Very carefully.

What do you get if you put a cow on a trampoline? A milkshake.

Why don't polar bears get stressed? They always keep their cool.

“Dad, can you sign your name with your eyes closed?” – “I think so.” – “Great, close them and sign my school report.”

Why did the tomato turn red? It saw the salad dressing.

What did the mole say about its holiday? “The hotel was a real hole.”

Why do bees hum? Because they've forgotten the words.

“How would you like your hair cut?” – “In silence, please.”

Knock knock. – Who's there? – Lettuce. – Lettuce who? – Lettuce in, it's cold out here!