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Try out a poetry podcast

Try out a poetry podcast

by | 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...
Enjoy a virtual visit to the circus

Enjoy a virtual visit to the circus

by | 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,...
Find your rhythm

Find your rhythm

by | 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,...
Online art tours

Online art tours

by | 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...
Get singing

Get singing

by | 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...