coronavirus survival guide

Coronavirus Survival Guide Your 17-page Coronavirus Survival Guide Special!

Inspiration, advice and information to help you through the next few weeks…

The coronavirus has affected us all, dictating how we live our lives at home, at work and in our personal life.

Never could we have envisaged how impactful the virus would be on our dayto-day lives. But with Life In Orpington being a source of positive information that fundamentally focuses on the community, we wanted to showcase the silver lining to the dark clouds that hang above us. So welcome to this 17-page special section, where we’ll be spreading the good news, good vibes and good advice. There’s something for everyone – stay safe and enjoy the read!

Something nice …

I just saw this wonderful family who run a fish and chip shop in Orpington ‘Crispy Cod’ who obviously have plenty of fresh produce. They made well over 100 fish and chips and donated all to the NHS staff at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Locksbottom. Nice to know the right people are still holding us together! Harry Wines

Good news in these difficult times – overflowing donations from generous customers at Waitrose Bromley South. @livingwellbromley

Chandni Indian Cuisine in Orpington donated takeaway food to NHS workers at PRUH.

National acts of kindness…

Fully Charged is providing eBikes to NHS workers for free for their commute in the capital. The bikes can be hired for three months at no charge. Free Headspace or Calm meditation session – a subscription normally costs £50-£60 a year, but both apps have released free content to help people through the coronavirus crisis. The National Lottery is diverting £300 million to support Britain’s most vulnerable amid coronavirus crisis. A free six-week trial with Chris Hemsworth where you can work out at home, stay healthy and seek calm. See https://centr.com/join-us Free health & wellness classes from Creative Live – see creativelive.com/wellnessclasses

Some old classics

Fancy playing a game but live alone? Don’t despair!

• Scrabble app – play a friend or a stranger • Chess.com – get feedback after your game • Funbridge.com – for all levels of bridge

25 THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU’RE SELF-ISOLATING

1. Read a book 2. Start a new hobby – take up knitting, pilates 3. Grow your own fruit or veg 4. Decorate – pick one room at a time 5. Watch a film, boxset or TV series 6. Do some online learning 7. Try a new recipe 8. Start meditating 9. Sort out your paperwork & admin 10. Write your travel bucket list 11. Declutter – start small and work up to whole rooms 12. Download some new podcasts to listen to 13. Get outside and go for a walk – remember your social distancing 14. Clear your inbox – and unsubscribe to emails you never read 15. Expand your magazine reading - subscribe to Life In Orpington for just £24 a year and have it put through your door every month 16. Write a few letters and send to friends 17. Have a spring clean – remembering door handles, light switches & your mobile! 18. Go shopping – online! Browse the aisles of your favourite online shops 19. Try adult colouring 20. Look through old photos and sort them out in folders or albums 21. Sort out your wardrobe 22. Have a clear-out of your toiletries or makeup 23. Get connected – chat with friends on apps like Houseparty 24. Make a mood board by using old magazines 25. Pamper yourself – have a bath, meditate or have a nap

Let’s have a laugh…