Penguia

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…

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

Overture of "The Marriage of Figaro" Musopen · Public Domain

"Tragic Overture", op. 81 by Brahms Musopen · Public Domain

Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp minor, Op. posth. Musopen · Public Domain

Mazurek a-moll op. 17 nr 4 Musopen · Public Domain

Mazurka in B major, Op. 63 no. 1 Musopen · Public Domain

Mazurkaa in F minor, Op. 63 no. 2 Musopen · Public Domain

Chopin - Grande valse brillante in E flat major, Op. 18 Musopen · Public Domain

William Byrd Mass for four Voices - Agnus Dei, performed by Ensemble Morales Musopen · Public Domain

Mazurka-in-a-flat-major-op-24-no-3 Musopen · Public Domain

Chopin - Rondo for piano and orchestra, Op. 14 Musopen · Public Domain

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

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

Robert Schumann: Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, No. 3 "Blind Man's Bluff" Musopen · Public Domain