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Hello!
We hope you are all staying healthy and well and enjoying the sunshine while we still have some!
There is a lot of uncertainty at the moment around how long the lockdown will last and what will happen afterwards and we know that many of you will be feeling anxious.
Why not take some inspiration from Dr Beth Healey who spent nine months in Antarctica at the Concordia Station with the European Space Agency, researching the effects of physical and psychological isolation on crew members by reading her 7 tips for staying happy and healthy during a lockdown
Remember, we can do this. Together.
Are you getting enough beauty sleep?
The lockdown seems to be affecting our sleep patterns in different ways. You may have never had trouble sleeping before but find yourself tossing and turning through the night, or maybe you’re feeling sleepy in the day. Sleep Station gives some great advice to all ages on how to make the most of our sleep and lockdown routine.
Tackling loneliness together
Even before the coronavirus outbreak, self isolation and lockdown, one in five of us already said we often or always felt lonely. Loneliness can affect anyone - but everyone can help, read six facts about loneliness from The British Red Cross to keep in mind as you support yourself and others through these challenging times.
Balanced meals on a budget
Now we're all at home more, there’s no better time to get creative in the kitchen. By making the most of the food we have at home, not only will we waste less and save money, we might also stumble across some truly delicious meals! BBC Good Food's cheap recipes will help you to create balanced meals on a tight budget.
Pencils at the ready for cartoon creativity!
Already dusted the skirting boards and reorganised the kitchen cupboards…again? Maybe it’s time for a new hobby. Check out Sheffield Artist Pete McKee’s free Cartoon Workshop for beginners and unleash your creativity! Perfect for the whole family to do together.
Stay safe everyone - get in touch with us over Twitter and Facebook to share your food and cartoon creations from our suggestions in this bulletin and to let us know how you’re staying healthy and happy during these challenging times.
Your friends at Kirklees Council
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