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Casdon Fri 26-Jan-24 20:26:00

Some of the happiest people I know are enthusiasts of something - whether it’s auctions, gardens, spotting the blue plaques on houses, collecting rare teaspoons, playing crazy golf on different sites - or whatever. Ask yourself what really floats your own boat, and spend some spare time enjoying it. If you’re stuck for inspiration, look on YouTube, where there seem to be people interested in any subject you can think of.

lixy Fri 26-Jan-24 20:13:39

I don't qualify for a bus pass yet but a friend of mine sometimes goes to the bus station in the morning.
She enjoys just getting on the next bus to go from the bus station and staying on it until the end of its journey. She regards it as her own personal mystery tour and has found herself in interesting places. She treats herself to lunch and then gets the bus back home.

AGAA4 Fri 26-Jan-24 19:40:04

Find some interesting places to visit. Drive or get a bus. I enjoy pottering around somewhere new. If I have lunch there I find much of the day has gone by the time I reach home.
Also countryside or coastal walks are enjoyable too. You often meet people with dogs who will stop and chat.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 26-Jan-24 18:30:30

Do you have a dog? Walking the dog means you meet lots of people and get into conversation with them.

Why don’t you like hobbies? There are so many different things to do. It’s not all about stamp collecting and knitting! I’m not a hobby person but I love family history and social history. And if you have an outside space gardening can be very absorbing in the better weather.

I know what you mean about weekends, so if you need company I would recommend volunteering.

Carmen54 Fri 26-Jan-24 18:19:49

Thank you Romola some good ideas ..yescweekends can be tricky when you are alone in the world

Romola Fri 26-Jan-24 18:10:28

Weekends can be lonely, I know.
Do you have a National Trust property or cathedral nearby? Those places often need volunteers at weekends and it can be very sociable.
Do you like entertaining? Why not invite others who live alone for lunch now and again? Most people are happy with soup plus bread and cheese.
Many people enjoy walking in a group.
Is there a language you would like to learn? Try Duolingo, it's free. Which reminds me, I haven't done my Spanish yet today.
Good luck!

Carmen54 Fri 26-Jan-24 17:51:31

Hi All Since living alone I have more time on my hands

Would like to fill my weekend with nice things to do -- things to occupy me--keep busy which will hopefully help my mental status

Any ideas please..don't like hobbies..thank you