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COLLECTABLEs LEARn TO MAKE COCKTAILs
Choosing something you really love is the key to successful collecting – be that stamps, vinyl records or hats. What a great time to take stock of what you’ve got in cupboards or the attic. Collectables expert Tracy Martin says virtual auctions on websites such as thesaleroom.com can be a good way to research your items. Just be careful when buying online. For more tips visit collectablesexpert.co.uk. wInE TAsTE LIKE A PRO There’s every chance those wine stocks could be taking a hammering soon, so why not try to drink the right wine with the right food? Whether you’ve got a chardonnay, a chablis, a malbec or a merlot tucked away, The Wine Society (thewinesociety.com) has a simple three-step guide to tasting.
Finally, a skill that will be of real use when all this is over…
PICK UP An InsTRUMEnT Calling all guitars and keyboards gathering dust in the corner of your spare room… your moment has come. There’s no shortage of online tutorials, whether it’s Led Zeppelin or Lewis Capaldi you’re after. youTube is a great starting point but the best advice is to learn something you love to hear.
Did you watch Tom Cruise in Cocktail (another great activity if you haven’t yet done so) and then race out to buy a “how to make a margarita” book? Well, dig it out from the back of the shelf and investigate all those random bottles in the back of the cupboard. Steve the bartender on youTube will get the party started, or log on to his website, stevethebartender.com.au. Consider downloading a group video chat app like Zoom or Houseparty so you can invite all your friends – virtually.
MAKE YOUR Own TOYs The kids might be getting bored of playing with the toys they have at home. So why not set a day aside to make your own? They’ll be left feeling chuffed with their creations. A good one to try first is play dough. All you need is flour, water, vegetable oil and salt, plus your choice of food colouring. you’ll have fun making it together and then the kids will have hours of fun afterwards.