Hantam

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…

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

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

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 Hantam Local Municipality? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Hantam Municipality (Afrikaans: Hantam Munisipaliteit) is a local municipality within the Namakwa District Municipality, in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. Hantam is a Khoekhoe word that means "mountains whe…

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 Hamil…

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Paget Parish, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Paget Parish, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Paget Parish? Drop your tips in the comments!

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Warwick Academy? Share your tips in the comments!

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Warwick Academy? We'd love to hear …

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Warwick Academy, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share y…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …