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Art
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DrawingList Item 1
Drawing masterclass
First of two Pascal Anson masterclasses on drawing portraits.
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Art in lockdownList Item 2
Art in lockdown.
Be inspired to paint what you see in the garden. Artist David Hockney is painting trees and flowers in his Normandy garden, reflecting the season as it unfolds.
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Craft ideas for seniorsList Item 3
Craft ideas for seniors
Beautiful and interesting things to make.
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Ten online art coursesList Item 4
Ten online art courses
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Virtual museum tours
Virtual museum tours
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Ten Irish museums
Ten Irish museums
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Tours of famous galleries
Tours of famous galleries
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Photography
Photography
Ten of the best free photography courses
History
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Science
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Royal Institute Christmas LecturesList Item 1
Royal Institute Christmas Lectures
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YouTube science videosList Item 2
YouTube science videos
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AstronomyList Item 3
Astronomy - Nasa
‘Let Nasa bring the universe to you.’ A wide range of activities to choose from – for example take a guided tour of the international space station, explore the surfaces of other planets or take part in a science project.
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Science FridayList Item 4
Science Friday
The web page of one of the USA's longest-running public radio science broadcasts. Links to the weekly podcast.
Gardening
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Royal Horticultural SocietyList Item 1
Royal Horticultural Society
Make plans for your garden with advice from the experts – from greenhouse plants to shrubs for year round interest.
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Health Benefits of Gardening for Older Adults
Health Benefits of Gardening for Older Adults
Gardening is a popular pastime for people of all ages. read on........
Music
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Free operas from the MetList Item 1
Free operas from the Met
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Free access to Berlin Philharmonic concertsList Item 2
Free access to Berlin Philharmonic concerts
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Ten Broadway shows to watch onlineList Item 3
Ten Broadway shows to watch online
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Gareth Malone's Home ChoirList Item 4
Gareth Malone's Home Choir
Specially for Covid19 survival!
Join in and sing along.
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Facebook virtual choir
Facebook virtual choir
Exercise & health
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Silver swansList Item 1
Silver Swans
The Royal Academy of Dance introduces steps for the over 55s from April 1st – designed for you to do at home. (Please take advice before attempting any exercise.)
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Exercises for your bonesList Item 2
Exercises for your bones
The Royal Osteoporosis Society offers bone-strengthening exercises on video (and factsheets) for those with osteoporosis. (Please take advice before attempting any exercise.)
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Patient.info
Patient.info
Browse health information by topic or treatment – or try the symptom checker
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Mind
Mind
If you are staying at home the Mind website offers some useful advice – from keeping in touch with others to keeping active.