Well we are continuing to find interesting and innovative ways to keep ourselves active in this time of isolation. For some, it’s catching up on their reading; for others, finding ways of doing exercise while still social distancing. Residents have been going through their old photos, tidying up, taking up new skills and chatting to their families remotely. Here are a few of the best pastimes from the last couple of weeks:

The ‘Own Your Self’ book is interesting and informative and comes recommended by Noni. Jo is passing her days reading, trying to draw, colouring in, and has even started knitting a cardigan! I have also been getting out my yarn and have started a crochet project that I’ve been procrastinating about for a while. Many of our residents go for a short walk each day, to get a coffee or walk along by the beach, and they always enjoying passing each other in the street and stopping for a sensibly socially distanced chat.

Here is present day Noni, who normally runs our weekly Qi Gong lessons, getting to grips with Qi Gong in isolation. And she has also been sorting through some old photos - this is 3 year old Noni and at the RAS in 1948. What a wonderful thing to spend time looking through old family photos.