old style pastimes

Xaniwoop

that exactly what I thought when i saw it for sale! My sewing skills are minimal but this was easy. My sil unpicked the legs of a pair of jeans and stitched in contrasting panels to make a long skirt - I'm tempted to try that too next time I wreck some jeans.

oldtractor

Quilting is a lovely hobby. I think this thread is great.

lucylema

I find myself looking at being unemployed very soon and wonder whilst applying for jobs, going for interviews to keep myself active and out of the house what can I do.....

Visit the Library
Visit Museums
Work for a charitable organisation

What else........

Bearing in mind autumn and winter are fast approaching

splodger_seedswapper

try and get an allotment - and grow your own fruit and veg - that will keep you very busy and is hugely rewarding

if you live in an area that has elderly / disabled people - why not volunteer / offer to help them in some way - as the weather turns, the elderly in particular become more housebound and i am sure a few of your neighbours would appreciate a hand with the shopping, picking up prescriptions, tidying the garden etc

sorry to hear about your pending job loss - good luck

Chickenopolis

lucylema- how about free day passes at gyms, volunteer to walk dogs for the RSPCA etc, assuming that you don't have mobility issues etc.

squeaky

There's things like:- Helping others for FREE!

There are often free (or very cheap) things posted here:- UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments

And quite a few (mostly family orientated) tips/hints/links posted here:- MoneySaving in Marriages, Relationships & Families

Then, every now and then... Freebies (no spend required) Board

OK - many of these are one off things - but free days out now and then help "you" so you get recharged...


Plenty of on-line forums are happy to accept new volunteer moderators, and charity shops always seem to need willing helpers.

whiteguineapig

i was going to suggest the freebies board as well, you will also have more free time so maybe plan to visit your nearest supermarket/small store each day when the stuff gets reduced, mine reduce around 8.15 each night and its usually worth making the effort
catch up on cleaning , declutter and ebay anything thats not nailed down

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What about looking for local groups or clubs? You mention visiting the Library how about seeing if they have a reading group you can join? Also, a lot of local churches, scout huts, villlage halls, community centres have groups that meet during the day and are usually free to join.

Greenqueen_2

Look around your house and see if you can make any preparations for colder weather. Try to be creative so that the heating bills will not increase too much if you are at home more often during colder times.
Make simple door draught stoppers, line the curtains or knit a cardy or knee rug etc. Start a new handicraft to make Christmas presents/cards.

Ben84

This time of year picking blackberries is a good idea if you can find the time. They make good jam, pies or just to be eaten.

I think some charity work is great too, this type of work is hugely helpful when you're unemployed as it gives you more references to use, something to talk about in interviews and it's a chance to learn new skills. I know it helped me a lot and I've seen it help lots of other people.

It may also be a good time to tidy your house and eBay anything you don't want any more.