Lincolnshire

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 Lincolnshire: 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 Lincolnshire when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your …

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 Lincolnshire? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

=== National Trust properties === Woolsthorpe Manor Colsterworth, near Grantham Belton House, Grantham Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall Gunby Hall and Gardens, Gunby, Spilsby. Grantham House, Castlegate, …

During pre-Roman times, most of Lincolnshire was inhabited by the Corieltauvi people. The language of the area at that time would have been Common Brittonic, the precursor to modern Welsh, Cornish and Breton. The name L…

Lincolnshire () is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of England. It is bordered by the East Riding of Yorkshire across the Humber estuary to the north, the North Sea to the ea…

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…

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 Saint David Parish, Grenada? 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 Saint David Parish, Grenada when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after a…

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

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Saint Da…

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 Saint …

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 …

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 Saint Andrew Parish, Grenada? Tell us where you're from and what you're look…

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Saint Andrew Parish, Grenada do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who mov…