New Madrid

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 New Madrid County, Missouri: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share y…

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

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 New Madrid County, Missouri? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

French Canadians from New France landed in this area in 1781 and established the first European settlement in the present county at New Madrid along the Mississippi River. France had ceded this area to Spain following i…

New Madrid County ( MAD-rid; Spanish: Condado de Nueva Madrid; French: Comté de New Madrid) is a county located in the Bootheel of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,434. The larges…

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…

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…

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 Stann Creek District? 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 Stann Creek District when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Sha…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Belize District? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Ever…

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Belize District do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!