Ideas
Browse our ideas to find a wide range of fun things to do.
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Connecting with people
How to talk to anyone
Learn how to communicate effectively and connect people together in your community with our tips and tricks.
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Connecting with people
Start a community garden
Add some nature to your neighbourhood.
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Connecting with people
Organise a school walking bus
A ‘walking bus’ supports kids to walk to school, safely chaperoned by adults. It not only boosts exercise and lowers…
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Games and activities
Create a community nature trail
We can all make small changes that make a big difference to our natural world. Help create and share local…
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Connecting with people
How to hold a clothes swap
Clothes swaps are perfect for bringing people together, reducing waste and promoting sustainable fashion!
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Connecting with people
How to recruit volunteers
The best time to ask people to get involved is when they’re fired up with enthusiasm, so here's how to…
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Connecting with people
How to manage volunteers
Most community projects just wouldn't exist without the support and commitment from a group of people giving their time and…
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Connecting with people
Colouring in for mindfulness
Adults all over the world are rediscovering the magic of colouring-in, as evidenced by the huge sales of adult mindfulness…
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Connecting with people
Get to know your community with human bingo!
These human bingo cards are the perfect way to break the ice, start a conversation and get to know one…
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Arts and crafts
Create magical advent windows
Advent windows can help our communities shine bright over winter. Try creating a window silhouette display in your home and…
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Arts and crafts
Make felt hearts
Felt hearts are not only fun to make, they have many, many uses! You can decorate the house with them,…
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Connecting with people
Organise a community Crufts
Dogs have a special place in our hearts and studies have shown dog owners are more likely to know their neighbours,…
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Arts and crafts
Hold a neighbourhood photo exhibition
Invite neighbours to choose their favourite photos (on a certain theme) that can be displayed in their windows or in…