Three things

Here are 3

Pick one. Each takes about as long as it says.

• Hand over your good tradesperson

  The reliable plumber, the honest garage, the dentist taking patients. Newcomers pay a premium for not knowing.

  5 minutesFreeA neighbor

• Check whether someone is on a social tariff

  Discounted broadband, water and energy tariffs exist for low-income households and take-up is tiny.

  Half an hourFreeA neighbor

• Ring at the same time every week

  A call that arrives predictably becomes something to look forward to. A random one is just a call.

  OngoingFreeA neighbor