Blog Archives - Graham John

Advent Challenge 14: Buy a small gift for a child in the long-term care wing of the children’s ward, and bring a bouquet of flowers for his/her mother

Posted 14th December 2024

Before anyone says it, yes many hospitals don't allow flowers anymore!

There can be restrictions on what...

Advent Challenge 13: Donate £1 to a charity

Posted 13th December 2024

Think of a different charity!

Todays challenge is to donate £1.00 to a charity you wouldn't normally...

Advent Challenge 12: Make a gingerbread house

Posted 12th December 2024

Apparently December 12th is National Gingerbread House Day!

Who decided that and why? We don't mind,...

Advent Challenge 11: Make contact with a friend you haven’t spoken to in ages

Posted 11th December 2024

Have you ever caught up with someone you haven't seen in years?

How did it feel? You start chatting,...

Advent Challenge 10: Make a silly Christmas video to email to friends (or post on Social Media) on Christmas day

Posted 10th December 2024

Christmas arrives so soon!

When it does it happens in a rush, so much is going on, grabbing your attention...

Advent Challenge 9: Make a paper garland to hang on the tree, over a door, or in the kids bedroom

Posted 9th December 2024

“Life is not complex. We are complex. Life is simple, and the simple thing is the right thing.” — Oscar...

Advent Challenge 8: Invite a few friends over for a cookie decorating party

Posted 8th December 2024

Decorating cookies!

You may want to try some

Advent Challenge 7: Make and mail a Christmas card to a family member or friend who lives in another county or country

Posted 7th December 2024
Did you know that the Christmas card is a British invention? The first one was sent in 1843 and it is likely...

Advent Challenge 6: Find a gift to give to a charity

Posted 6th December 2024

What were your favourite childhood gifts?

We all have memories of something special, a toy, a book, a...

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