Board Games and Card Games These are a good way of keeping ourselves mentally active. Though some may be aimed more at children there are also games out there for adults. With most of us having at least a pack of cards within the home you can play these with others in your household [...]
Watching Nature on TV Why not bring nature to you by watching one of the many varieties of nature programs on offer? You can look at BBC Science and Nature for many different options or search your usual streaming service for 'nature'. Follow Lindengate on Facebook for regular updates about Lindengate@Home! [...]
Stargazing One thing in this time of change that has stayed the same are the stars. Stargazing is an easy activity that can be done both in and outdoors by looking up or out of your window. You can simply take in the view or try and learn the different constellations you can see. [...]
Apps and Podcasts The NHS has developed a positive thinking app for adults called 'Feeling Good: positive mindset'. There are also podcasts which offer advice on wellbeing such as 'Happy Place', 'The Mindful Kind', 'Liz's Wellbeing Journey' and many more. These can be available to you wherever and whenever, as you can download them [...]
Making Meals This is something that most of us have to do every day, whether it is preparing a whole meal from scratch or just heating something up. Why not try cooking something different or learning a new skill if you have never really cooked before, as having a healthy diet is shown to [...]
Bringing Nature Indoors Nature doesn't only have to be enjoyed when you are outside; you can also bring it inside with you by reading a poem/story. You can search online or in books you may have or why not write your own? You could start off simply by taking photos when you are out, [...]
Exploring Plants and Nature There are plenty of activities using plants and nature; you could create a small bit of Lindengate in your own home, either indoors or outside if you have space. Our aim over the coming weeks is to show you some that you can join in with. Why not start by [...]
