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10 hobbies for people with curious minds

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10 easy things to draw for beginners

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8 makeup tips for mature women

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10 more unique hobbies you might not have tried

Accessible hobbies and activities

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12 accessible classic novels

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8 ways to make gardening more accessible if you’re a wheelchair user

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Activities to connect with others

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9 different ways to meet new people

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22 fun activities to do with kids

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12 ways to make new friends

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Sharper mind, stronger friendships – 6 benefits of playing bridge

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11 summer activities to meet new people

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7 ways to turn your time and skills into lasting change in your community

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6 ways to find a sense of belonging in later life

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9 social hobbies to try in later life

Animal activities

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Volunteering with animals

A beginner's guide to birdwatching

A beginner’s guide to birdwatching

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5 of the world’s most misunderstood animals

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13 ways to connect with animals

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10 of the best holidays for animal lovers

A beginner’s guide to fly fishing

A beginner’s guide to fly fishing

7 conservation success stories that give us hope for the future

7 conservation success stories that give us hope for the future

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Arts and crafts

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Learn how to draw

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10 easy things to draw for beginners

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14 summer craft ideas

A beginner’s guide to carpentry

Rest Less drawing classes – see what members have been getting up to!

Rest Less drawing classes – see what members have been getting up to!

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8 figure drawing tips for beginners

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13 creative and practical craft projects to brighten your day

An introduction to crochet

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Autumn and winter activities

10 things to do outside this autumn

10 things to do outside this autumn

11 ideas for a productive January

11 ideas for a productive January

8 ways to make your home cosy

8 ways to make your home cosy

10 different activities to help you embrace the winter season

10 different activities to help you embrace the winter season

20 top money-saving apps

20 top money-saving apps

12 New Year’s resolutions…that aren’t just for January

12 New Year’s resolutions…that aren’t just for January

New Year's Eve last minute ideas

New Year’s Eve – last-minute ideas

6 things to do if you're spending christmas alone this year

6 things to do if you’re spending Christmas alone this year

15 cosy winter hobbies

15 cosy winter hobbies

18 homemade christmas gift ideas

18 homemade Christmas gift ideas

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11 ideas for festive get-togethers in the lead up to Christmas

8 of the best uk christmas markets in 2023

8 of the best UK Christmas markets

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Ideas to inspire you

Activities to get you moving this summer

8 fun and unique activities to get you moving this summer

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8 unusual hobbies you might not have tried

12 rewarding ways to spend your time

12 rewarding ways to spend your time

21 fun things to do online

21 fun things to do online

10 hobbies for people with curious minds

10 hobbies for people with curious minds

9 more unique hobbies you might not have tried

10 more unique hobbies you might not have tried

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7 popular hobbies in 2026

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14 fulfilling hobbies you can do by yourself

14 fulfilling hobbies you can do by yourself

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12 activities to help beat boredom

20 summer activities that you can do for free

20 free summer activities

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7 health benefits of doing jigsaw puzzles

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Musical hobbies

7 of the easiest musical talents for adults to learn

12 benefits of introducing more music into your life

“I’m starting a new adventure” – why so many over 50s are learning to DJ

“I’m starting a new adventure” – why so many over 50s are learning to DJ

9 tips for building your vinyl record collection

9 tips for building your vinyl record collection

10 of the best Spotify playlists for every mood

10 of the best Spotify playlists for every mood

How anyone can join a choir

How anyone can join a choir

Here’s more about what folk music is and why it could be your next big thing

3 reasons why folk music could be your new favourite hobby

7 ways to connect with classical music online

Photography

8 fun photography projects that you can start today

8 fun photography projects that you can start today

a beginner's guide to photography

A beginner’s guide to photography

16 types of photography to master

16 types of photography to master

‘It’s become a passion’ – how Frances became a documentary filmmaker at 60

‘It’s become a passion’ – how Frances became a documentary filmmaker at 60

How to take better photos with your phone

Podcasts

10 of the best true crime podcasts

10 of the best true crime podcasts

16 interesting podcasts to try in 2021

Spring and summer activities

14 summer craft ideas

14 summer craft ideas

22 fun ideas to help you make the most of spring

22 fun ideas to help you make the most of spring

24 things to add to your spring cleaning checklist

24 things to add to your spring cleaning checklist

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10 natural methods to keep wasps at bay

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7 ideas for a springtime garden clean-up

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