We have compiled a list of online activities, campaigns, resources and events that you can get involved with from home.
Bridge Builder's Handbook: Over the course of the Covid pandemic, our communities have achieved an extraordinary amount. We’ve met people we have never met before and we’ve gained an insight into how others live down the road. At the same time, we’ve spent an unprecedented amount of time apart and tempers have, understandably, frayed. As we move forward, we must focus on healing divisions and building strong, connected communities. Relationships Project teamed up with Neil Denton and the After Disaster Network at Durham University to create a Handbook to inspire and guide those willing to embark on this journey.
City of Trees: City of Trees have produced a series of family-friendly resources are perfect for keeping children of all ages and all key stages engaged throughout holidays, as well as series of useful information guides.
Local Trust: Working and collaborating remotely using digital tools is becoming much more commonplace. For many, this means developing new skills. However, working online doesn’t need to be difficult, and is a great way to bring people together when you can’t meet in person. In fact, it can make things easier and remove barriers to participation. Local Trust have produced an interactive guide offers quick and easy steps you can take and tools you can use to get the most out of these online resources – all low-cost and high impact.
Old Frame New Picture: The Greater Manchester Older People's Network (GMOPN) have produced a series of postcards from a competition which invited people to send their photographs which demonstrate people ageing positively. Share these wonderful images of older people in Greater Manchester by sending a digital postcard to your friends and family. In doing so, you can help change perceptions of ageing whilst spreading positivity.
Project Reboot: Reboot is an interactive platform providing practical steps which enables schools, charities and community groups to set up your own device distribution programme. Our free guide explains how you can collect, restore and rehome devices, to give them and their new owners a brighter future.
Semble: Children across the UK are being denied access to the most basic tool to improve their lifelong wellbeing – the experience of nature and the outdoors. Before the pandemic, families in deprived areas were already up to 9x less likely to connect with nature, and this inequality has been dramatically amplified by the current crisis. But a solution is possible – even in lockdown – and communities lie at the heart of it. Using key learnings and case studies, Semble's Backyard Nature team have created some brilliant learning resources for community groups and schools, to help connect more young people with nature. They’re free, easy to follow and suitable for everyone. They even include some online sessions to help young people to access nature even from home.
Sporting Memories: For people over 50 who are currently inactive and would like encouragement and support to be active at home, the Sporting Memories #KITbag provides equipment, motivation, guidance – and opportunities for companionship.
Street Wisdom: Street Wisdom is an everyday creative practice you use as you walk. A smart fusion of mindfulness, neuroscience and wellness, it unlocks our minds and unblocks our creativity with every step. The practice is simple to learn and hard to forget. Just download our free audio guides and listen to them while you walk.
The Ageing Hub: The Ageing Hub and partners have produced a campaign to support older people who are not online with practical information to keep well this winter, including their Winterwise booklet with tips and advice on keeping active and connected, staying safe and well, and managing our money and home. The booklet is also available in Urdu, Bengali and an easy-read version.
The Conservation Volunteers: The Conservation Volunteers have produced a little book of nature activities to do at home as a way to bring nature into your everyday life to benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. Activities include growing tomatoes and spotting plants and animals.
The GM Daily Mile Toolkit: This GM Daily Mile toolkit is designed to help you if you are looking to start walking a GM Daily Mile either on your own, with family or friends. It is bursting with inspiration & tools to help you take those first steps towards your GM Daily Mile walk. It also includes plenty of tips & support to help you stay motivated, as well as activity sheets for all to enjoy.
