December 20 Newsletter

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DecemberMe and My Year
It’s almost the end of the year, and 2020 begs a special kind of self-reflection. Now is a great time to reflect on all that you’ve learned about yourself. Here are some prompts that may help you to see how far you’ve come this year.
 On Christmas Day quiz
Test your knowledge of some historic happenings.
And see how well you did! Here are the answers.

Christmas Quiz
Christmas Quiz answers 
 Look to the future with this 2021 series of Climate Talks
Throughout 2021 the Science Museum is hosting a series of Climate Talks - panel discussions, Q&As and events connecting you with leaders, experts, activists and campaigners as they discuss how to tackle the problems facing our communities due to climate change.
Book a free ticket to watch these events online, and look out for the opportunity to join the audience in person at the National Science and Media Museum and sister museums across the Science Museum Group
 
This month's reading suggestions come from the authors themselves! 
There's something for everyone in this selection. Take a look at what some of our favourite authors have chosen as the perfect winter read.
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Idle cooks

 
December
Try something new with these recipes suggested by some of our members

Start the day with a treat - try Bev's microwave Blueberry Breakfast Muffin for one.

An unusual festive idea from the Preppy Kitchen - Christmas Tree Cupcakes.

This is a warming alternative to wine - Non-alcoholic Mulled Cranberry.
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Idle hands

 
December
Wonderful ideas for traditional decorations from the National Trust, from paper chains to mistletoe rings.
 These are ideas for some Creative Nostalgic Christmas Gifts, from Bev.
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Idle voices

 
 

A favourite from our Sing for Fun group - sing along with Dean Martin!

Unwind and enjoy yourself - join in with these Christmas Classics, or this new wave hit Christmas Wrapping from The Waitresses.

And for something completely different - Grandma got run over by a reindeer!

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Idle bodies

18 Form Qi Gong

 
These are the notes provided by Bridget after our ‘Tai Chi Frenzy’ in February.
Nothing too energetic, just wear your comfortable clothes!
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Idle archive

 
 
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