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Having hobbies and interests is great for health and wellbeing. Finding activities that we enjoy keeps us occupied, stimulated, entertained and challenged, and gives us a sense of purpose and satisfaction, particularly if we improve at something over time. At the Virtual Village Hall, you’ll find a wide range of activities to try, most of them designed for complete beginners, including regular courses.

 

 

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DIY Teapot Sewing Kit - a while teapot with a floral design on the front, with the lid being opened by a hand to reveal a pincushion inside the lid

DIY Teapot Sewing Kit - Mother’s Day Gift Idea

Colourful Abstract Watercolour and Ink Wall Art by Rosie Johnson, different coloured circles and paint splatters.

Abstract Watercolour and Ink Wall Art

Main image: a DIY decorated tote bag, with fabric cupcakes and bunting, lay out on grass

DIY Decorated Tote Bag

Main image: a close-up image of a woman sewing on a strawberry printed fabric.

Visible Mending - An Introduction to Darning

Main Image: a close up image in the sunshine of a comfrey plant, used to make comfrey tea - with beautiful purple flowers.

How to Make Natural Fertiliser: Comfrey Tea

The Allotment Diaries Episode 13

Main image: a homemade modern weaved stool, in a black and white geometric pattern.

Modern Stool Weaving Techniques

Main Image: Kusudama Origami Paper Flower made from scrap paper/ old sheet music, with a purple button at the centre.

Use Scrap Paper to Make Kusudama Origami Flowers

Photo of handmade beaded earrings, with gold metal and blue beads in arch shaped patterns in the hoops.

Handmade Beaded Jewellery Making Tutorial

Main Image: easy DIY butterfly, in yellow floral fabric with brown string.

Easy DIY Butterflies - Fun Summer Craft

DIY Woven Bookmark Tutorial Rachel Moore IMAGE (1)

DIY Woven Bookmark Tutorial

Main Image: cute handmade paint stamps in different designs and shapes, made using cardboard, cork and other everyday materials. A fun and easy craft for kids.

Crafts for Kids – Handmade Paint Stamps

hand sewn vintage tea party bunting against a blue sky backdrop

Vintage tea party bunting

a close up of a person painting wood with a red paint brush

How to flip a bedside table

Main image: shadow art by Rosie Johnson

Shadow art

Part of Mindspace Week 2024

a bouquet of felt flowers

DIY Felt Flowers for Beginners