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 20, 2021 | Music & arts
If you feel like a little escape from the route, a virtual trip to the circus could be just the trick. Cirque du Soleil has created the CirqueConnect content hub, where you can access a variety of entertainment for all the family. From aerial acrobatics to ice shows,...
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 | Music & arts, Staying connected
Art galleries around the world are now offering online tours. This Time Out London article provides suggestions of some London galleries that you can now enjoy virtually. If you’d like to make this a social event, you could start up a weekly cultural club with some...
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...
by jess | Dec 22, 2020 | Music & arts
Winter is a great time to catch up on the latest film releases and rewatch some old favourites. Why not create your very own winter playlist? There’s plenty of inspiration out there, with many newspapers and magazine printing ‘best of..’ lists. You could even turn...