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10 tips to beat the January blues
Health, Sports & Psychology

10 tips to beat the January blues

...speaking to a friend or family member might not be enough. If you think you’re feeling more than just ‘a bit low’, then don’t ignore the signs - speak to a GP. There’s no shame in asking for help from anyone. Look after yourself, and if that means asking for help, do it. Article: What can I do about my mental health when I don’t have the support I need?...
Learning from the past with historic buildings
History & The Arts

Learning from the past with historic buildings

...through the look and feel of the historic streets we now value for their heritage qualities can help us think about how assumptions from the past are still shaping our present; if we understand what we have inherited, we have a better chance of making informed decisions about our future. [Screenshot of animation for COP26] Click on the banner to explore the COP26 hub...
The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing
Health, Sports & Psychology

The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing

...think nature and water. Depending on the type of activity, it has the potential to tackle many of the wider determinants in one go. For example, community gardens bring people together socially, and can be a space to grow nutritious food and engage in physical activity. Other activities can include walking groups, conservation volunteers and citizen science. Organisations...
Why is Netball and other team sports so important for female sports participation?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why is Netball and other team sports so important for female sports participation?

...think about it and do something fun at the same time.’ Older women ranging from 55-79 years have also cited social connection and a sense of belonging as important factors in their participation, where the commitment and community of being part of a team offered a unique and rewarding experience that encouraged continued participation. This was further supported by a...
In your garden: Birds and nesting boxes
Nature & Environment

In your garden: Birds and nesting boxes

...think about is the temperature. Whilst we may be happy to sit in the warmest part of the garden the same isn’t true for where nesting boxes should be located. As such make sure that you do not locate the bird box on a south facing wall. This is to avoid the young birds becoming too hot and having to utilise their energy to cool down rather than expending energy on...
OpenLearn choices for YASS students
Health, Sports & Psychology

OpenLearn choices for YASS students

...think about before you start concerns challenging or emotive content. Your 150 hours of imported learning may cover a wide variety of material and resources. Depending on your lived experiences, you may find some of this challenging or even distressing. Once the module starts, you can contact your tutor to discuss any concerns, and they will support you. Making your...
Nos Galan Gaeaf: the traditional Welsh celebration being eclipsed by modern Halloween
History & The Arts

Nos Galan Gaeaf: the traditional Welsh celebration being eclipsed by modern Halloween

...think of it as “the winter calends”, or “the first day of winter”. Calan was one of hundreds of Latin loan words that entered the Brittonic language, the ancestor of the Welsh language, during the period in which Britain was part of the Roman Empire. There is, however, an element of the name which does have Celtic ancestry. Calan Gaeaf on its own is November 1,...
5 quick tips to boost your wellbeing
Education & Development

5 quick tips to boost your wellbeing

...think of three things you’re grateful for. It could be a person, a task you’ve completed, a small pleasure, or anything that gave you a sense of achievement. What am I grateful for? Well right now I’m grateful that you have read this article, and I really hope you can take at least one action from it. Just one, let’s start small... What one thing can you do today...