Beau Bassin-Rose Hill

Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, known in French as the "Villes sœurs" or sister towns, grew from two neighbouring settlements on the central plateau of Mauritius. Like the rest of Plaines Wilhems, the area developed quickly in t…

Beau Bassin-Rose Hill (or Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill; Mauritian Creole pronunciation: [bobasɛ̃ ʁozil] ; French: Villes sœurs) is a town in Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District. It is administered by the Municipa…

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…

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Beau Bassin-Rose Hill? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Mozart Concerto No.5 in D major I. Allegro Candenza by Mozart (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

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