East III

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in East III: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions in …

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in East III when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your rain…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to East III? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” — Proverb

“Too many cooks spoil the broth.” — Proverb

“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” — Proverb

“Practice makes perfect.” — Proverb

“Look before you leap.” — Proverb

“Laughter is the best medicine.” — Proverb

“There's no place like home.” — Proverb

“Honesty is the best policy.” — Proverb

“Make hay while the sun shines.” — Proverb

“Don't put all your eggs in one basket.” — Proverb

“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” — Proverb

“Slow and steady wins the race.” — Proverb

“The pen is mightier than the sword.” — Edward Bulwer-Lytton