The Top 25 Activity Ideas In May
- Jez Farmer
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Madness or Mindfulness, it’s up to you!
It’s true that at Hobby Republik we love activities that help our mental health, which can be those that help us go crazy and have serious fun, as well as those activities that help calm the mind. This May there are still plenty of activities to choose – and whether you’re after madness or mindfulness, we’ve got you! Here goes 25 of the best…
Half Term Madness
This section is mainly for the kids in your household, although there is also a swimming crash course specifically for adults.
Art-K: May 25th – 29th Holiday Club
o Aastha is back with her legendary art classes, single morning or whole week, a super flexible holiday activity
Dolphin Swim School: May 25th-29th Swiming (Crash Course)
o The 5 day swimming crash course for kids
o and one for adults too
Edge FA: May 25th-29th Football Club
o Football for 5-12 yr olds. One day or every day – your choice
Trestle Arts Base: May 25th and 26th Half Term Dance Workshop
o Divya Kasturi leads this free dance and video workshop. Expect movement, storytelling, rhythm and a genuine encounter with a 2,000-year-old tradition that is very much alive. No experience necessary.
Arty Pants: May 28th and 29th Crafty Holiday Club
o Join the Arty Pants team for a creative printing day (28th), or a nature crafts day (29th) or do both!
Crafty Mindfulness Ideas
Your Flower School: 16th May Summer Basket Class
o Always popular workshops, let a florist teach you how to make a professional looking, beautiful Summer basket. Everything you need is included
Jen Roffe Lettering Studio: May 29th Junior Brush Lettering Workshop
o Colourful calligraphy for the kids!
Montet Designs: May 30th Saturday Mosaic Workshop
o Create your own mosaic. Templates, tools and materials are included. Get ready for calm…
Dog Madness… To Mindfulness
St Paws Dog Training Academy: May 16th Dog Behaviour Class
o Lisa’s very special behaviour class will help you understand your 4 legged friend better and give them a chance to mix and try out their new skills and behaviours– wellness for your dog!
Calming The Senses
The Fragrant Dispensary with Balanced with Becs: 17th May The Scented Reset
o Jean’s aromatherapy workshops are great (see here). This collaboration is for women only and will help you to understand how your body reacts to stress and what you can do about it
Haelan: 15th, 17th and 24th May Soundbaths, various locations
o Fall asleep and dream or relax and reflect. Sound baths are popular for a reason!
Clarity Yoga Shala: Sessions available for Ayurvedic Healing Rituals & Elemental Flow Therapies
o Massage with a spiritual element and shamanic rituals to lift body and spirit
St Albans Cathedral: May 27th Family Yoga
o The Cathedral is hosting a few great activities in May, including this one. Kids £7.50, accompanying adults go free
Bee Happy
George Street Canteen: 16th May The Bee Event
o Meet beekeepers, sew bee fabrics, buy bee fabrics and get seeds for bee friendly plants – free just drop in
Calm In Nature
Verulam Angling Club: May 16th and 30th Learn to fish
o The free intro coaching sessions are back for a new season. Always popular!
Heart and Earth: May 17th and 31st Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing)
o As prescribed by doctors in Japan. Take a guided walk in the woods, reflect and find calm
Jet Black Squares: May 17th Mobile Phone Camera Workshop
o The mobile phone camera workshop, join the Verulamium Park safari and take a fresh look at somewhere you thought you knew well
Life Is A Performance
The Pioneer Club: May 13th Under 18’s Open Mic
o Free entry, and a supportive crowd and a safe environment to get on stage and perform
Jigsaw Performing Arts: May 16th, 23rd and 30th New Classes
o New Saturday drama classes at Marlborough Science Academy
Tappy Toes: May 12th, 13th & 15th Superhero Week
o Dancing fun suitable for 18 months – 5 years. Regular classes continue every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout May. 3 week trial sessions are available
Big School Shouldn’t Be Stressful
The Pioneer Club: May 13th Support The Move To Secondary School
o A workshop for parents and carers of children about to move from year 6 to 7, to help you feel more confident supporting your child through this change.
Mad About History
Chiltern Open Air Museum: May 24th and 25th Cavalry and Cannons
o Fancy seeing a re-enactment of the Napoleonic wars? This is for you!
St Albans Cathedral: May 26th A knights Tale
o A great location for a great adventure. This one is for the Under 5’s
St Albans South Signal Box: May 27th Open day
o A free opportunity to see how the railways used to be operated, and get a chance to have a go at signalling the (virtual) train into the station.
Celtic Harmony Camp: May 29th Celtic Warrior Day
o Learn vital skills such as archery and making fire via friction and drumming. What’s not to like.
For more information on any of these activity ideas click on the links above, or, get in touch with us here
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