Babile

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Babile, Oromia means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Babile, Oromia would you like to share this week? We look forward to your post…

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Babile, Oromia and tell us briefly where you took it!

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart - Le nozze di Figaro, K492 - Overture Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony no. 8 in f major, op. 93 — iv. allegro vivace Musopen · Public Domain

Piano concerto in a minor, op. 16 - iii. allegro moderato molto. Musopen · Public Domain

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

Wind sextet in e flat, op. 71 - iv. rondo - allegro Musopen · Public Domain

"An Artist's Life" waltz by Strauss Musopen · Public Domain

Final Can Can section from the overture to Jacques Offenbach's opera Orpheus in the Underworld Musopen · Public Domain

Frederic Chopin - Mazurka in C major, Op. 68 no. 1 Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain