Information for those thinking of retiring, or recently retired

 


Hobbies and new skills in retirement?

Whether you are thinking of retirement, or have retired already, you should be thinking of keeping your mind and body active. Having a hobby is a great way to help towards this, and also often gives the opportunity to socialise and make new friends. Another idea you may have is to develop new skills, especially that you now have the time to do this.

Maybe you are thinking of an active hobby like cycling, walking, or maybe a more relaxed outdoor activity like birdwatching.
Maybe you want to enjoy your garden more (in which case you'll want to read our advice on creating a garden pond!! )
 Or maybe you are thinking of an indoor hobby like coin collecting, or writing that novel that's in you? Or maybe you want to sign on for educational or training courses, or even take a degree!
Or maybe you just want to while time away watching your favourite DVD's (if so we've even got some tips on buying a DVD player!! )

Whatever you are thinking, we have plenty of information to get you started, with selected information sources giving you overviews of different hobbies and skills, links to organisations, and useful publications.

Some suggestions:
Eating Out     Family history     Gardening     Computing     Woodwork     Cars     Caravanning     Walking     Cycling     Learning a language     Garden pond     Photography     Music     Football     Cinema     Dancing     Fishing     Birdwatching     Visiting Houses & Gardens     Auctions     Collecting     Theatre     Art Galleries     Bowls     Keep Fit     Cookery     Painting     Golf     Ebay     Reading     more..    

Click here to access   wotnext's information sources on hobbies and skills development in retirement

Some useful links to other retirement topics:
    Where to live,  Keeping Fit,  Investing,  Holidays,  Meeting People,  Getting Value,  Security


 

Some useful books and publications:
Book: '365 Pub Walks and Cycle Rides'   From the AA of all people!
Book: 'How Football Explains the World'   The role of football in today's world - around the world
Book: 'Classical Music for Dummies'   Insight into both the composers and the compositions
Book: 'Digital Photography'   For the digital photographer who wants to take shots like a pro!
Book: 'Creating a Garden Pond'   A Practical Guide
CD: 'Foundation Course German'   Learn painlessly without books! by Michel Thomas
Book: 'How to Trace Your Family Tree'   Practical Handbook for Researching Your Family History
CD: 'Foundation Course French'   Learn painlessly without books! by Michel Thomas
Book: '365 Pub Walks and Cycle Rides'   From the AA !!
Book: The 'Complete Manual' of Woodworking   Encompassing all facets of the woodworking craft
Book: 'Computing for Seniors'   Written for the over 50’s
Book: 'The Complete How to Be a Gardener'   Alan Titchmarsh draws on his extensive knowledge
Book: Spanish Dictionary   Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary
www.restaurant-guide.com/   High-end guide to restaurants
Book: 'Caravanning in Europe'   International Caravanning and Camping Guide to Europe
The Classic Car Book   Guide to Buying, Owning, Enjoying and Maintaining a Classic Car
The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre   comprehensive guide to the history of theatre
Book: Ballroom Dancing   A Teach Yourself Book
Book: How to Fish   fishing is much more than just a question of technique...
Book: The Secret Lives of Garden Birds   revealing inspiring, intriguing and scandalous real-life dramas !!
Book: Gardens of the National Trust   the finest collection of gardens ever assembled under one ownership
Book: A-Z of Antiques and Auctions   what really goes on at auctions and antiques fairs
Book: Antiques of the Future   Which modern objects will be valuable 20 years from now
Book: How to Read a Poem   from the Renaissance to the present day
Book: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die   a collectors must for the bookshelf!
Book: 'Ballroom Dancing'   Teach Yourself Ballroom Dancing
Book: Good Pub Food   number one guide to 600 pubs specialising in real ale and real food
Book: Healthy Heart   Keep Your Cardiovascular System Healthy & Fit at Any Age
Book: Cook with Jamie   My Guide to Making You a Better Cook
The Complete Book of Drawing   Essential Skills for Every Artist
Book: Ben Hogans Five Lessons   The Modern Fundamentals of Golf
Book: Buying and selling on EBAY.co.uk   Dummies Guide eBay.co.uk
Book: Make Money on EBay UK   Getting Started, Buying and Selling Successfully
Book: Flat Green Bowls   Skills of the Game
Book: Britains Best Museums and Galleries   From the Greatest Collections to the Smallest Curiosities
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