05 — GREAT COMMUNITIES

PEOPLE. PLACES. POSSIBILITIES

Welcome to Great Communities — a place to discover inspiring local projects, connect with people, share ideas and find new ways to get involved. From neighbourhood activities and creative opportunities to community news and practical support, there’s plenty to explore.

EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITIES

Discover the people, projects and opportunities that make up Great Communities. Choose an area of interest and see what’s taking shape.

CONNECT & BELONG

Breakfast Club

Crafty Connections

Crafty On Facebook

Great News Network

Discover local news, community stories and the people making a difference across the UK.

Great News Network

Weekend Warriors

Weekend Warrior

CREATE & DISCOVER

Crafty Creators

Crafty Kitchen

Dream Big

Staycation

SUPPORT & TAKE PART

Crafty Business Directory

Crafty Classified

Crafty Classifieds

The Big Whip Round

Vanguard

What's On

Whats On

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

DREAM BIG

Dream Big — A Community Project is one of the initiatives in Great Communities. Explore its dedicated page to discover the project and how it fits into the wider Crafty Universe.

LATEST FROM GREAT COMMUNITIES

Great Communities — Universal CTA Test Article

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GET INVOLVED

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN PEOPLE CONNECT

Whether you want to discover a local initiative, share an idea or explore a community project, there’s a place to begin. Browse our community projects to find something that interests you, or follow the latest stories and opportunities.