Obuasi Municipal

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Obuasi: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions in a …

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Obuasi when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your rainy-…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Obuasi? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Obuasi is a gold mining town and is the capital of the Obuasi Municipal District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It lies in the southern part of the district and is located about 63 km (39 mi) from Kumasi. As of 2012, t…

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