{"id":1800,"date":"2020-05-25T18:04:53","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T18:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ulms.org.uk\/blogs\/?p=1800"},"modified":"2020-05-25T18:04:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-25T18:04:55","slug":"ulms-in-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulms.org.uk\/blogs\/2020\/05\/25\/ulms-in-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"ULMS In Lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hi everyone! Hope you are all staying safe and well. As we enter week 10(!) of lockdown measures, I think it\u2019s fair to say that a lot of people are fed up \u2013 I know I am \u2013 so here are some ideas from ULMS members of new things to try and ways to pass the time in the next few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A lot of ULMS members are using this time to try something new and get creative. Knitting seems to be a popular hobby, while others have been experimenting with watercolour painting, cross-stitch and painting by numbers. You can find loads of inspiration and patterns for free online, for example For the Frills<\/a> is a great place to find crocheting patterns and instructions. There is also evidence that crafts such as knitting are beneficial for your mental health as they help you relax and can lift your mood, so now could be an ideal time to give it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The great thing about these kinds of things is that you can do them with other people and then compare results in your next Zoom call.  If you\u2019re thinking about changing up your appearance then lockdown is also a good time to experiment, whether you decide to dye your hair like Lizzy or upcycle some old clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Films<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019re fancying something new to binge, YouTube is rich with film and TV recommendations. This can be an ideal place to start if \u2013 like me \u2013 you sometimes spend more time sifting through the bowels of Netflix or Prime than actually watching something. You could start with this list of classic films recommended by Zoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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