Food miles, or the distance what we eat travels before reaching our plates and its environmental impact, is one of the world’s hottest topics. But, in Straiton, villagers can almost measure their food miles in feet and inches.
THE UK may be facing the “slow death of our neighbourhoods”, a former Downing Street adviser warned as he launched a campaign to encourage people to have a cup of tea and a chat with people in their area.
On Monday, a new initiative called the Great Big Walk kicked off, with walkers heading across the UK in an effort to encourage people to connect with their communities and find out about some great community projects.
TENS of thousands of community get-togethers are being planned across the UK on June 17 and 18, in what could be the biggest community event since the Jubilee.
YOUNG people are more likely to get involved in local communities than their parents, a new study shows.
ONE in four people over the age of 45 does not have a neighbour they can call on for a favour or help, a study shows.
IT’S one of Scotland’s smallest libraries.
A NEW crowd-funding initiative which lets people improve the community for the price of a bowl of soup is being launched.
ONE in five people has been involved in a dispute with their neighbour, showing that Britain risks losing its community spirit, according to new research.
HOME to tears, laughter, good times and bad – the village hall was once the hub of every small community.