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The area where I live is a village, it is very small and quiet, it has one main high street. There are four churches and four public houses. Various shops including charity shops and a large supermarket. The village is surrounded by  fields, farms and countryside. There is a bus service but a lot of people prefer to have a car, as the buses aren't always regular.

The village is divided into 3 groups, mostly people of middle class,,( 1) local elderly who have lived here all their lives, and (2) retired people from cities  Then there re are also (3) families from  the working class who commute by bus or car to work. These workers include agricultural workers, gardeners, plumbers, builders, shop assistants, care workers, childminders, and admin/clerical. The middle class mainly live on the outskirts of the village and own their own  homes.  The working class live nearer the centre of the village and live in private rented accomodation, Housing associations or are buying their own home.

The elderly people living in bungalows like to go to the luncheon club or church as they can meet friends and socialise. There is also a small library and the market place where they can meet. For younger people ( and not so young!) there is the pub,  where they can sometimes host live local bands. Although it is quite isolated where I live, there are still some activities happening.