Collaborative post A recent study by Hampshire-based life insurance broker Reassured has revealed the most popular hobbies for UK retirees. They conducted the research after establishing that Google searches for the term ‘hobbies for retirees’ had increased by 52% over the past year. They wanted to provide some insight to help answer this query, recognising that hobbies for senior citizens are not only a source of enjoyment, but ...
Get a green thumb and improve your english: the best gardening books to read
Collaborative post Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors, and it became even more popular during the pandemic. Not only is gardening a good hobby to keep you fit and active, but it can also improve your English skills through reading gardening books. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, and are interested in learning basic gardening terminology, plenty of books can help you learn more about plants and ...
Fun hobbies & crafts for autumn
Collaborative post With summer coming to a close, are you starting to think about hobbies and crafts to keep you occupied during autumn and winter? At this time of year the days get shorter and temperatures drop, but that doesn't necessarily mean you have to spend your free time indoors. Being outside and engaging with nature is a simple, low-cost way to combat stress and support your emotional wellbeing, so taking the hobbies outside as ...
Nature photography: how to get the best out of garden nature photography
If you're a fan of nature photography, gardens are an amazing subject. Always changing and alive with nature, you can use your garden to showcase the beauty that all four seasons provides. Spring gives us new leaves and freshly blooming flower bulbs to capture in pictures, while summer has intense shades of greens, sharp sun rays through trees, and a riot of colour. Autumn is a rich season for photos, with leaves in every imaginable shade of ...