Matara Four Gravets

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 Matara, Sri Lanka: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your sugges…

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

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 Matara, Sri Lanka? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Matara is a city in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The Southern Province consists of three districts and the city of Matara lies between Galle and Hambantota which are the other districts of Southern Province. It i…

Matara historically belongs to the area that was called the Kingdom of Ruhuna, which was one of the three kingdoms in Sri Lanka (Thun Sinhalaya තුන් සිංහලය). According to Thotagamuwe Sri Rahula Thera's Paravi Sndesaya, K…

Matara (Sinhala: මාතර, romanized: Māthara; Tamil: மாத்தறை) is a major city in Sri Lanka, on the southern coast of Southern Province. It is the second largest city in Southern Province. It is 160 km (99 mi) from Colombo. …

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…

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 Newfou…

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 …

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 Nova Scotia? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

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

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

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Nova Scotia can you recommend, a…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Nova …