Bodinga

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 …

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Bodinga 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 Bodinga would you like to share this week? We look forward to your posts!

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 Bodinga and tell us briefly where you took it!

Bodinga is a town and Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. It was first established by Abdullahi dan Fodio in 1809. It has an area of 564 km2 and a population of 175,406 at the 2006 census. The postal code of…

What do frogs order at a café? French flies and a Croak-a-Cola.

What did the triangle say to the circle? “You're pointless.”

My coffee and I agreed to wake up together this morning. It won by a mile.

Why is the library the tallest building in town? Because it has the most stories.

Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two-tired.

What time does a duck wake up? At the quack of dawn.

Why did the gardener plant light bulbs? He wanted to grow a power plant.

What do you call an owl that does magic tricks? Hoo-dini.

What did the sea say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved.

Teacher: “Can anyone tell me what a vacuum is?” – Pupil: “I've got it in my head, Miss, I just can't get it out.”

Why did the kettle get told off at school? It kept letting off steam.

Where do sheep get their hair cut? At the baa-baa's.