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Hobbies? Things to do?

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  • Errata
    Errata Posts: 38,230 Forumite
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    Thank you for all the fantastic suggestions guys, got lots to think about! Im doing a paediatric nursing course which is 50% placement based so unfortunately I wont be able to do that with OU, I will look at some of their courses though.

    Also, based in Brighton if that helps?

    There are loads of health related free modules which would expand your knowledge base and keep your study skills sharp http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/
    Have a look at the Health and Social Care and Psychology ones.
    Good luck
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  • What about joining a book group? It'll get you meeting people too, and if your mum doesn't mind maybe they could meet at your house every so often so you won't always have to go out for it.
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  • LJM
    LJM Posts: 4,535 Forumite
    i do crochet/cardmaking/scrapbooking/jewellery making and just started sewing. can i also say same as a bove posters i think you are great for doing what you are doing xx
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  • jcr16
    jcr16 Posts: 4,185 Forumite
    sorry to hear about ur mum.

    as for hobbies i do sewing, jewellery making, painting, cooking. i am quite easy going and can turn my hand to any craft, but those are the 4 i mainly do.
  • ailuro2
    ailuro2 Posts: 7,540 Forumite
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    How about decorating the house for your Mum so the walls she is stuck looking at every day are a bit nicer for her?:beer:
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  • Lara44
    Lara44 Posts: 2,961 Forumite
    Some wonderful suggestions - just wondering littlenicki if your Mum is well enough to be able to do some of these things with you? As she might also be totally bored. Things like reading the same book and discussing it might be really good, or some crafting or card-making?

    I hope she gets better soon xx
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  • Errata
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    How about making a scrapbook/memory book for or with your mum ? That's something that can be picked up and put down easily, and you'll be able to find pictures of your mum's primary/junior/senior schools on the net, with luck. Also pics of fashions she wore when she was a child, teenager etc. (Bay City Rollers is always good for a laiugh).
    Video and audio cllps of her favourite pop groups, pics of her wedding ............ the list is endless.
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