- Pick up any litter you come across while out walking and put it in the bin.
- Buy a coffee or lunch from a local café.
- Attend your local farmer’s market. You’ll know where the produce has come from, and you’ll be supporting local farmers.
- Pop in and say hi to an elderly neighbour – if you’ve been having a baking session, you could take them some yummy cake or muffins.
- Share any excess home-grown produce with your neighbours. Just put it in a bucket at the end of your drive with a note inviting passers-by to take what they need.
- Going for a walk? Give a neighbour a helping hand and offer to walk their dog.
- When cooking dinner, make extra to share – this could be for a neighbour with a new baby or an elderly person who needs a helping hand (make sure you include a list of ingredients).
- Give someone a book that you have read and enjoyed.
- Leave a bowl of water the end of your driveway for any dogs being walked in your street.
- Bring in a neighbour’s bin after rubbish collection.
- Is there a birthday coming up or a special occasion? Order a cake or something yummy from your local baker.
- Breakfast on the run? Skip the fast-food places and grab a local takeaway instead.
- Make hello cards with the kids and brighten someone’s day.
- Slow down when driving. Research has shown driving more slowly makes streets safer for all road users and pedestrians.
- If you see a neighbour’s letterbox is overflowing and you know they are away from home, collect the mail and keep it for them until they get back.
- Help a neighbour who is isolating. Here are some great ideas.