Making a map of the community

Start with a map draw the roads and add the main landmarks.

Where are the places in the community? Shops and businesses Places of worship Pubs Libraries Community and Leisure centres Any other places

Mapping associations, clubs and societiesAssociations and clubs with rules, they might have “officers”. Rotary Club Women’s Institute Scouts and Guides Any others you know of

Mapping informal associationsThese are groups or gatherings, without formal rules, where people meet for social contact, to pursue a shared interest or to have fun - Coffee mornings Neighbourhood groups Rambling groups Drama groups Any others you know about

Mapping “third places”Places where people meet naturally to chat and exchange news Café’s Barbers Bus stopAny others you know about

Think about significant local people and characters – community builders People who deliver things People in the corner shop Community activists Any others you know about

If you know any add them to the map.

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