Dara

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Dara n…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Dara rig…

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Dara, 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 Dara 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 Dara? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Everyone else: …

Dara (Amharic: ዳራ) is one of the woredas in the Sidama Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Sidama Region, Dara is bordered on the south by the Gedeo Zone and on either side of it by the Oromia Region, on the northwest by Ch…

Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor "Moonlight", Op. 27 No. 2, 1st movement (adagio sostenuto), performed by Paul Pitman for Musopen Musopen · Public Domain

Sonata no. 15 in d major, op. 28 'pastorale' - ii. andante(1) Musopen · Public Domain

Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 64 no. 2 Musopen · Public Domain

Frédéric Chopin. Polonaise in C minor, Op. 40 no. 2 Musopen · Public Domain

Barcarole in F sharp major, Op. 60 Musopen · Public Domain

Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.5, op. 64. Paul van Kempen directs the Koninklijk Concertbouworkest of Amsterdam. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Missa Papae Marcelli - V. Agnus Dei I Musopen · Public Domain