Madi Okollo

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 …

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

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

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 Madi-Okollo? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Madi Okollo is a district in the West Nile region of Uganda. It is located in the northern part of Uganda originally under Arua District comprising Rigbo, Ogoko Ewang Inde town council, Rhino Camp Town council (all in l…

What did one cloud say to the other on a grey day? “I feel a bit under the weather.”

I was going to tell you a joke about a blunt pencil, but it's pointless.

My flatmate said, “Buy a loaf, and if they have eggs, get six.” We now have six loaves.

How do hedgehogs say hello? Very carefully.

What do you get if you put a cow on a trampoline? A milkshake.

Why don't polar bears get stressed? They always keep their cool.

“Dad, can you sign your name with your eyes closed?” – “I think so.” – “Great, close them and sign my school report.”

Why did the tomato turn red? It saw the salad dressing.

What did the mole say about its holiday? “The hotel was a real hole.”

Why do bees hum? Because they've forgotten the words.

“How would you like your hair cut?” – “In silence, please.”

Knock knock. – Who's there? – Lettuce. – Lettuce who? – Lettuce in, it's cold out here!