With tremendous thanks to Gerry Donnelly (of Vintage on the Nith) who has researched and compiled this fantastic resource of online ‘things to do’ during this lockdown. We will update it as we (and you!) find other ideas, so do keep coming back! [Edit: We’re already adding to the list!]
Gerry says,
“As you will probably know the web is exploding with things to do during lockdown. I spent a wee hour today checking out some stuff. I am making no great claims for any of the content  but there is a starting point for many things here. There is loads more out there. The page could contain for example a Keeping Updated section, a Keeping Occupied section, A Keeping Healthy section etc etc. Just some thoughts.”
If you have any good ideas or suggestions to share, we can add them to this list – which will be a great benefit to others in the same position!

The Arts

Loads of museum and art virtual tours out there and more being created as the lockdown continues. Check the Uffizi in Florence and the Museum D’Orsay in Paris among others.
The art world responds to the lockdown across the globe with virtual tours etc. Digital programmes from art galleries across the world etc. Updated regularly so worth keeping an eye on.

Crafts

Really! [Star Wars kids activities]
 
Frank Hayes from Dumfries is doing online drawing classes. His company is For Enjoyment CIC. Check out his facebook page.

Gardening

Keeping yourself occupied in the garden. There’s loads of good stuff out there.
 
 
 Heathhall and Hetland garden centres are offering a free home delivery service.
There may be others

Languages

Loads of language learning programmes on YouTube. We are finding this one useful (Milly and I) to learn Spanish.
 

Health and Wellbeing

Some Mental Health information:

https://www.caerlaverock.org.uk/mental-health-help-information/

Local support offered:

https://www.caerlaverock.org.uk/support-from-kelton/

Some good basic principles. Perhaps we are beyond that stage.

Jo Wicks on YouTube. For those of you who haven’t heard of him. [Physical Exercise Videos]
 

Puzzles

There are absolutely loads of free puzzle stuff on line. For example the Independent one which has a range of online card games, strategy games, crosswords and arcade games.

 

Advice and Support

Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Bureau Facebook page. A lot of information about your rights, losing your job etc. Questions answered
Please do send us your ideas and suggestions of resources to add here.
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