Lower Banta

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 Lower …

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 Lower Ba…

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

Sonata No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique, Op. 13 - III. Rondo - allegro Musopen · Public Domain

Hilf deinem Volk, cantata by Vincent Lübeck Musopen · Public Domain

Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake Op.20 - Act I Intro Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Concerto No.16 in D for piano I. Allegro assai (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

MP3 of Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 559, formerly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, recorded on a Silbermann organ. Musopen · Public Domain

Brahms - Tragic Overture, Op. 81 Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 13 in A major, D664 - II. Andante Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D959 - II. Andantino Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 8 in E flat major, D568 - III. Menuetto (Allegretto) Musopen · Public Domain

Haydn - String Quartet, Op. 64 No. 5 in D major 'The Lark' - I. Allegro moderato Musopen · Public Domain