Monthly Archives: April 2014

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Swimming

Swimming can be a hobby for anyone. Not only is it an easy thing to get involved in but it is also something that is very good for you.

It is one of the most efficient sports for health performance as well as being fun to do.

Take a splash in your local pool

Take a splash in your local pool

Of course to maximise your fitness through swimming it helps to be a strong swimmer but you may not want to start swimming as a hobby, simply for fitness reasons. You may also want to do it just for fun.

Swimming is fun for all ages. It cannot only help younger people in their fitness but can also help older people with mobility and strength.

So no matter how old you are, this is one hobby you can enjoy.

How to get involved?

There are hundreds of swimming pools and swimming clubs that are available to the public throughout the UK. To find a club check out the swimming pool finder.

 

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Sewing

There are a multitude of colours that you can sew with
There are a multitude of colours that you can sew with

There are a multitude of colours that you can sew with

Sewing can be very daunting, but once you have started, the sky is the limit for what you can sew.

You can make household items such as curtains, aprons and cushions; children’s clothes – particularly fancy dress outfits; to making clothes for yourself including lingerie and coats.

You can sew by hand, and some things are much better done by hand, but it much easier to do bigger projects by sewing machine.

If you are new to sewing and in particular to a sewing machine, here are some videos to help you get started.

How to sew a straight seam

How to sew on a button
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrSs_DiJ-ZA

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Knitting

Knitting a scarf

 

Knitting a scarf

Learn how to knit your own mittens, hats, scarves, and more.

Here you can find step-by-step instructions and teach you how to cast on, knit (garter stitch)and cast off.

Once you have mastered these basics, then the world is your oyster.

Here are some websites that show you the basics:

Here are some videos that are easy to follow.
How to cast on:

All the basics:

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Card Making

An example of a beautiful handmade card
An example of a beautiful handmade card

An example of a beautiful handmade card

 

 

 

 
Making greeting cards can be something that you do with your children, make for your friends and family, or turn you hobby into a business selling hand made greeting cards!

Here are some sites that can get you started with this hobby

Here is a video showing you how to make a beautiful card.

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Garrett Pro-Pointer®

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This little gadget will save you time and effort by pinpointing your treasure without you having to root through heaps of soil or sand.

Garrett Pro-Pointer® unique features:

  • Patented proportional audio/vibration pulse indicates targets
  • Patented scraping blade to sift through the soil to speed recovery
  • Meets IEC 60529 IP 66 standards for dust and water protection. Entire unit can be rinsed/cleaned under water.
  • Twice the battery life of other pinpointers with LED lights
  • 9 volt battery included
  • Exclusive one-button retune provides fast adjustment—without having to step through multiple sensitivity settings. Retuning allows user to quickly:
    • shrink detection field to precisely pinpoint large targets,
    • tune out mineralized ground, wet beach sand, etc,
    • help gauge target size/distance,
    • help identify edges of large target,
    • and pinpoint multiple targets versus one large target signal.

Other key features:

  • Pinpoint tip detection
  • 360° side scan detection area
  • LED light for low light uses
  • Automatic tuning
  • Large power button is easy to operate even with gloves
  • Woven belt holster included

Check out the video below to see the Garrett Pro-Pointer® in action:

Check out Amazon if you’re interesting in purchasing your own Garrett Pro-Pointer®.

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