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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 MAKIN …

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 MAKIN ri…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in MAKIN 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 MAKIN 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 MAKIN and tell us briefly where you took it!

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 13 in A major, D664 - I. Allegro moderato Musopen · Public Domain

Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 - II. The Death of Aase Musopen · Public Domain

Public domain music from musopen.com Musopen · Public Domain

Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, op. 33 - 3rd movement (tempo primo) Musopen · Public Domain

The Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178, popularly known as the New World Symphony, was composed by Antonín Dvořák in 1893. Musopen · Public Domain

Sonata in B-flat major, Deutsch Catalogue 960 - 4th movement: allegro ma non troppo Musopen · Public Domain

Pictures at an Exhibition - i. gnomus - vivo Musopen · Public Domain

Public domain music from musopen.com Musopen · Public Domain

Klavierstücke, op. 118 - ii. intermezzo, Public domain music from musopen.com Musopen · Public Domain

Concerto No.1 in B flat minor Op.23 - III. allegro Musopen · Public Domain

First zither solo in G'schichten aus dem Wienerwald, op. 325 (Johann Strauss II) Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain