Sports, outdoor socialising and open-air markets will be the first activities green-lit by ministers

Boris Johnson will begin easing restrictions to permit outdoor meetings and sport once children are back in school, sources claimed last night. Ministers are believed to be drawing up ‘tentative’ plans to gently relax the rules and allow open-air gatherings in the spring. This blueprint mapping out the baby steps back to normality will begin … Read more

Sports, outdoor socialising and open-air markets will be the first activities green-lit by ministers

Boris Johnson will begin easing restrictions to permit outdoor meetings and sport once children are back in school, sources claimed last night. Ministers are believed to be drawing up ‘tentative’ plans to gently relax the rules to allow open-air gatherings in the spring. This blueprint mapping out the baby steps back to normality will begin … Read more

Covid UK: SAGE lists lockdown-friendly activities to keep up morale

Frisbee throwing competitions and dog shows could help keep the nation’s morale up during the coronavirus pandemic, experts have said. In advice given to ministers, top scientists also recommended drive-in movies and showing sports on big screens because people can stay socially distanced. It comes as England was this week thrust into a second lockdown, … Read more

Covid UK: SAGE lists lockdown-friendly activities to keep up morale

Frisbee throwing competitions and dog shows could help keep the nation’s morale up during the coronavirus pandemic, experts have said. In advice given to ministers, top scientists also recommended drive-in movies and showing sports on big screens because people can stay socially distanced. It comes as England was this week thrust into a second lockdown, … Read more

Social activities can ward off dementia by keeping grey matter intact, scientists say

Playing a board game or going to the cinema could help to ward off dementia by protecting the grey matter of the brain, a study suggests. Grey matter is full of nerves and is essential for sending messages around the brain but it shrinks with age, causing brain cells to die and the organ to … Read more

People reveal why some of the most commonly avoided activities aren’t as bad as you might believe

Have you ever been faced with the decision about whether or not to do an everyday task because you’re scared about how difficult or embarrassing it might be? You’re not alone. This week a Reddit user started a discussion about the most ominous-sounding jobs that people tend to avoid in an attempt to break down … Read more

Author challenges himself to do 50 adventurous activities in a year for a new book

Author who was too anxious to leave the house after his marriage broke down challenges himself to do 50 adventurous activities in a year for a new book – from beekeeping to globetrotting Rob Temple says he was too anxious to leave his home after his marriage failed Now he has challenged himself to complete … Read more

Kate Middleton visits a London Scouts Group for outdoor activities

The Duchess of Cambridge was in her element as she got stuck in with outdoor activities during a visit to a London Scouts Group today.  Kate Middleton, 38, dressed down in jeans, a favourite gilet and a Scouts woggle to meet Cub and Beaver Scouts in Northolt, west London this morning.  The Duchess, who has … Read more

Kate Middleton visits a London Scouts Group for outdoor activities

Campfire Kate! Duchess of Cambridge dresses down in jeans and a gilet as she toasts marshmallows on a visit to a London Scouts Group and is named joint president of the organisation The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, dressed down for a visit to a London Scouts Group today Kate Middleton tried her hand at outdoor … Read more

Narcissists are more likely to get involved with political activities, study reveals

Narcissists are more likely to be politically active, according to a new research. Researchers found individuals who displayed classic narcissistic traits – like selfishness, entitlement and a need for admiration – were more likely to sign petitions, reach out to elected officials and vote in midterm elections. People who were self-sufficient, however, were less likely … Read more