Wave goodbye to lockdown with our springtime cocktail picks!
With lockdown measures beginning to ease over the coming weeks – at The Light we’re eagerly preparing to welcome our guests back. And as we prepare to reopen for outdoor dining, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite spring inspired cocktails to get you extra excited about when we reopen!
Five top tips for celebrating a birthday in lockdown
It’s been a full year since the pandemic hit the UK and many of us will soon be celebrating a second birthday in lockdown. And while it might feel pretty unfair that your big birthday plans are on hold again, it doesn’t mean celebrations are completely cancelled. Here are our five tops tips for making your lockdown birthday a special day to remember.
Recreate your fav “Light” Pancakes at Home!
Pancake Day is nearly here and although we can’t venture out to feast on them this year, luckily these sweet treats are easy to make at home. We’ve picked out some of our favourite pancake dishes here at The Light so that you can have a go at making these delicious creations yourself this Shrove Tuesday!
How to Recreate Your Fav Dishes This Veganuary
As Veganuary is in full swing, those who have been trying the plant-based lifestyle for the last few weeks might be feeling in need of some more inspiration for new dishes to see them through to the end of the month. Well, fear not! We’ve pulled together a list of some of our favourite vegan dishes available at restaurants in The Light, that you can recreate at home!
The Light celebrates your lockdown heroes!
We know that the last few months of lockdown have been tough for many of us. And with restrictions now finally easing, here at The Light, we want to celebrate any local lockdown heroes, who have managed to spread some positivity during the recent months.
Welcoming visitors back to The Light: what you can expect
Here at The Light, we are delighted to be welcoming visitors back into the centre. However, in order to keep both our visitors and our staff safe, we have introduced some new measures across the centre. Please make sure you familiarise yourself with the new regulations before visiting us. Here’s all you need to know…
The new measures in place at The Light
Social distancing
Five ideas for the ultimate lockdown date night
Restaurants, bars and cinemas across the country may be temporarily shut, but that doesn’t mean that date nights have to be on hold too! Here at The Light, we’ve pulled together a list of five date night ideas that are perfect for a romantic evening during lockdown.
Five top tips for hosting a virtual dinner party
While restaurants across the UK may be temporarily closed, here at The Light we wanted to make sure you aren’t missing out on dinner parties with friends and family! That’s why we’ve pulled together five of our top tips for hosting a super fun and easy, virtual dinner party from the of your own home.
Indoor games to keep the kids entertained during lockdown
Keeping the kids entertained is a priority for families across the county during this period of lockdown. But thinking of new and exciting games to keep the little monkeys happy can be tricky. To help those running out of ideas, we’ve created a list of a fun activities for children of all ages!
1. ESCAPE HUNT
ESCAPE BOREDOM: ESCAPE HUNT LAUNCHES NEW ADVENTURE GAME,STOLEN, WHICH YOU CAN PLAY FROM YOUR OWN HOME
ESCAPE BOREDOM: ESCAPE HUNT LAUNCHES NEW ADVENTURE GAME,
STOLEN, WHICH YOU CAN PLAY FROM YOUR OWN HOME
Keep the whole family entertained with our quaran-TV suggestions
Finding something to watch that all members of the family can enjoy is never easy. But during the current lockdown, a fun family film day can be a great way to keep the kids entertained. So while the cinemas are closed, here at The Light, we thought we’d lend a hand by pulling together a list of five must see films and TV shows, which are all available on Netflix, and that everyone will love…
Five easy-to-make cocktails for an at-home happy hour
While the UK may be in temporary lockdown, here at The Light we wanted to make sure our community isn’t missing out on the fun of happy hour! So to help get you through this strange period until our favourite bars and restaurants can re-open, we’ve pulled together a list of five easy-to-make quarantine cocktails that you can enjoy from the safe space of your own home.
Keep lockdown fit with Nuffield Health
The gym may be closed, but you can still continue to keep fit at home with Nuffield Health. Plus, if you are a member, you can download the app and enjoy complete work outs in the comfort of your own home too! Round up of what the gym is offering…
- Offering online fitness classes so you can continue to work out at home with minimal or no equipment:
- YouTube – We have developed a variety of workouts that you can complete at home. These short HIIT classes can be done at any level. More content is being filmed to ensure full body Circuit, HIIT and Core options are available, as well as a warm up and cool down option.
- My Wellbeing App – A virtual gym experience via our Nuffield Health MyWellbeing App which you can download for iPhones or Android devices. Our bodyweight workout of the week, free access to Les Mills On Demand™, tailored programmes and a variety of live challenges are available now on the app. Links to the most up-to-date Coronavirus information will also be refreshed regularly.
- Sharing resources to help you stay fit without leaving the house, including an exercise guide specifically for those over the age of 70.
- Providing children with a personalised Wellbeing Journal PDF, made up of activities and challenges to do at home. Please visit www.nuffieldhealth.com/kidswellbeing to download.
- Supporting parents with our practical guide ‘Keeping Children Happy and Positive at Home’, filled with emotional wellbeing information, advice and activities – coming soon.
- Tips on managing your emotional wellbeing in uncertain times.
Hold Up Ideas for the Kids!
If you are trying to entertain the kids during quarantine (I have two) and have run out of ideas already and snacks (ahh how many do they need!), here are a few ways to keep your little ones’ minds entertained during this stressful time.