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What to do in the evenings

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Mylifeisamesssuchamess · 30/11/2024 17:05

I'm so bored with life. I'm looking for ideas for things to do in the evening. I live alone.

I mainly watch TV, I read a little, do a little bit of sewing, I've tried paint by numbers. I'm dieting so nothing food related please.

Any suggestions welcome.

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MarmaladeSideDown · 30/11/2024 18:06

I go to a weekly dance class, have recently joined a local community choir, and belong to a hobby group that meets once a month.

Pop along to your local library - there is usually a notice board with all sorts of local things going on, or join the facebook group for your town or village.

MissyGirlie · 30/11/2024 18:07

Any local clubs to join, or committees where you could be useful?

I'm on the committee of a local children's charity, which means one evening meeting a month. Not thrilling, but very useful. People hang about for a social chat afterwards.

I go bell-ringing two evenings a week, two different churches. It's not an expensive hobby (I shove a tenner in each bell fund once a month), and there will be people willing to help you learn from scratch. (Also, no need to go to church, no one expects the ringers to go to the service.)

JC03745 · 30/11/2024 19:15

@MissyGirlie I go bell-ringing two evenings a week, two different churches.... I shove a tenner in each bell fund once a month

I had to read this twice, as thought you meant you go door to door, ringing peoples door bells to raise money for a church! 😆

MissyGirlie · 30/11/2024 20:12

JC03745 · 30/11/2024 19:15

@MissyGirlie I go bell-ringing two evenings a week, two different churches.... I shove a tenner in each bell fund once a month

I had to read this twice, as thought you meant you go door to door, ringing peoples door bells to raise money for a church! 😆

Ha! No, we just disturb the neighbourhood for an hour or two.

blackcatsarethebestcats · 30/11/2024 20:17

I’ve recently joined my local choir. It’s really good fun.

fivebyfivebuffy · 30/11/2024 20:21

I do
Diamond painting
Netball
Library - a good browse, have a chat with the staff who usually make me a brew and get some books out
Ancestry
Batch cooking
Long baths

In summer I meet up with a group for outdoor swimming and a walk. They still meet in winter but I don't do dipping in ice!

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