by jess | Mar 1, 2021 | Hobbies & crafts, Music & arts
Are you a poetry fan? or fancy getting into poetry? Listening to poetry readings can be a great stress buster, so why not try a daily or weekly poetry podcast? Selecting a daily or weekly poetry podcast could prove to be an enjoyable, relaxing activity to add to your... 
by jess | Jan 27, 2021 | Hobbies & crafts
If you’ve gone through all of your favourite jigsaws, why not try going digital? There’s lots of resources online where you can find digital jigsaws, one example is Jigidi.com. The site organises their jigsaws by subject and size, helping you to select the right one... 
by jess | Jan 18, 2021 | Health & wellbeing, Hobbies & crafts, Staying connected
If you are looking for some new activities to add to your routine, you could try downloading the Alzheimer’s Society activities handbook. The handbook includes a range of different activities including ‘activities at home’ and ‘online activities’, which could be... 
by jess | Jan 8, 2021 | Hobbies & crafts, Music & arts
Have you ever fancied yourself as a drummer? By following the instructions in the link below, you could make yourself a simple ‘coffee tin drum’ and there will be no stopping you. This idea was first seen on the NAPA (National Activity Providers Association) website,... 
by jess | Jan 8, 2021 | Hobbies & crafts
The last couple of years have definitely had their stressful moments. Hopefully 2022 will be much better, but why not try making your own stress ball so that you can start off the new year nice and relaxed? You could even make some for your family and friends too! ... 
by jess | Dec 31, 2020 | Hobbies & crafts, Music & arts, Staying connected
Singing is an uplifting activity which can help to boost mood and happiness. Anyway, who doesn’t love a bit of a sing along? Luminate (Scotland’s creative ageing organisation) has worked with award-winning musician Karine Polwart, and choirs and song leaders around... 