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When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

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 …

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

Beethoven - Egmont Overture, Op. 84 Musopen · Public Domain

Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 'Scottish' - III. Adagio Musopen · Public Domain

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

Public domain music from musopen.com Musopen · Public Domain

Mazurka in B-flat major, B. 73 Musopen · Public Domain

Frederic Chopin - Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat minor Op35 - IV Finale Presto Musopen · Public Domain

Tchaikovsky - Symphony No.5, E minor, Op.64 - van Kempen - First movement (Andante - Allegro con anima) (1951, Koninklijk Concertbouworkest of Amsterdam) Musopen · Public Domain

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

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

Symphony no. 35 in D 'Haffner' K. 385 III. Minuetto (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Concerto pour piano No.19 F major I. Allegro (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Brahms - Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 - III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso Musopen · Public Domain

Brahms - Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 - I. Allegro non troppo Musopen · Public Domain