There’s always so much to think about at this time of year. Autumn is so busy, then before you know it Christmas is approaching. If this sounds familiar, why not book onto a course or workshop for the New Year to give yourself something to look forward to? Some people join the gym, I prefer to learn or improve a skill.

There are two evenings of learning to Knit at the lovely Prema Arts in Uley 23 Jan with a follow up on 24 Feb. We’ll be starting from scratch, with all the materials you need. It’s not on the website yet, but you can book the old fashioned way. Tel: 01453 860703   hello@prema.org.uk

Then we have a five-week crochet course at Victoria Works, which I love as it’s so close to home for me, right next-door to the Lavender Bakehouse (I can recommend the Lemon drizzle cake…). The course is every Friday morning from 1 Feb to 1 March. Book here