| Do you find yourself simply watching TV in your spare | | | | Do you like to keep active and do things outdoors? |
| time? Would you prefer spending your time doing | | | | There are many different activities you can take up as |
| something more fulfilling? You might want to try a new | | | | a hobby, including walking or hiking. There are many |
| hobby. It can help with stress-release, increase your | | | | walking and rambling clubs located throughout the |
| social circle, and, in some circumstances, earn you | | | | country and new members are always welcome. This |
| extra money. If you're not quite sure where to start, | | | | is a relatively inexpensive hobby to take up - you may |
| the following guide can give you some hobby ideas: | | | | want to buy some new hiking boots or shoes, but |
| If you are a musical person, why not learn to play an | | | | other than that there are no other costs. Another fun |
| instrument? Playing music is a great stress reliever, and | | | | outdoor activity is flying remote controlled planes. This |
| gives you a sense of achievement. You can choose | | | | high-paced enjoyable hobby is growing in popularity |
| to either teach yourself, or fins a qualified teacher in | | | | quickly. If you are a beginner, consider joining a flying |
| your area. Guitars and pianos are the most popular | | | | club, as other members can give advice and tips about |
| instruments of choice, but there are more unusual | | | | flying. Planes can be expensive to buy, and the |
| instruments to try, like the saxophone, flute or even the | | | | possibility of crashing and having to repair models is all |
| harp. Instruments can be expensive to buy, however, it | | | | too real, but beginner's models are generally less |
| may be worth looking out for some bargains on | | | | expensive than the more professional models and also |
| second-hand instruments on internet auction sites or in | | | | easier to fly so are less likely to crash. |
| your local music shop. | | | | Finally, if you feel you need more stress relief in your |
| Do you enjoying working with your hands? If so, a | | | | life, why not take up yoga? Classes are organised all |
| more craft led hobby, such as cooking or | | | | over the country, at gyms, sports centres, and |
| scrapbooking, could be for you. It is possible to attend | | | | sometimes at schools and youth centres. There are |
| cookery classes from beginners levels to more | | | | many different types of yoga, including Iyengar and |
| advanced, and these can be great places to swap | | | | Hatha, so you might want to try a few different |
| recipes and meet new people. If you enjoy taking | | | | classes to find out which one suits you best. There are |
| photos, you may enjoy scrapbooking as it gives you a | | | | classes suitable for all levels, so it doesn't matter if you |
| chance to display your photos in an attractive way. | | | | are a complete beginner. Plus, it's a great way to meet |
| Many art and craft shops sell scrapbooking kits and it | | | | new friends. |
| is easy to get started. Scrapbooks can also make | | | | These are just a few ideas for a new hobby. Once |
| lovely gifts for loved ones. | | | | you have decided what you'd like to start as a hobby, |
| If you like collecting things, you might like to think about | | | | do some research to see if there are any clubs or |
| collecting for a hobby. People collect all sorts of things | | | | organisations in your area. The most important thing is |
| including stamps, coins, watches, pens and teddy | | | | that you enjoy your hobby - this is a way for you to |
| bears. If you have a passion for something, why not | | | | spend your spare time, make new friends and learn a |
| collect more? | | | | new skill. |