Running Your Life Online

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Fundraiser: Jago’s Journey to Beat DIPG

During lockdown, five-year-old Jago was diagnosed with a non-curative brain tumour. Here’s how you can help raise fund for treatment.

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5 Ways To Watch Tennis in Summer 2020

Serving up the Wimbledon alternatives to live stream and see us through summer.

CHILDREN

Online Support For New Mums During Lockdown

Lockdown may have eased but it will be a little while before new mums can socialise again. Here’s how to connect in those sometimes lonely early days.

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Lockdown Diaries: The Final Chapter

As lockdown loosens its grip on our lives, Team GWG reflects on the lessons it has brought.

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6 Books You Can Help Make Happen

Unbound’s diverse spectrum of projects are all crowdfunded. These are our favourite projects to support right now.

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How To Support Black Lives Matter

If you feel galvanised yet powerless, do all in your power to channel your outrage in these positive ways.

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Take A Virtual Tour Of The Great Exhibition

Using a combination of archive material and impressive technology, The Royal Parks have recreated the Great Exhibition of 1851 in a stunning virtual tour.

LIFESTYLE

On The GWG Reading List

In which the GWG editorial team shares what we’re reading right now.

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15 #ArtistSupportPledge Artists We Completely Love

#ArtistSupportPledge is a lockdown Insta initiative, allowing budding collectors to snap up original artworks for £200 or under.

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9 Outrageously Beautiful Movies to Watch This Weekend

Who couldn’t use a shot of extreme beauty in lockdown? Get it by streaming one or all of these exceptionally gorgeous movies.

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How To Make A Cloth Face Mask

Don't fall into a trap: face masks are not fashion items. We suggest you make your own, in line with government recommendations.

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7 Brilliant Retro TV Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Are you running out of new television to watch? The time is ripe to revisit some golden oldies.

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8 Spellbinding Storytelling Podcasts To Get Lost In

In lockdown, lose yourself in a great podcast that tells a story.

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5 English Heritage Sites You Can Tour Online

Transport yourself to some of the country’s most important historic sites with these virtual tours and 360 videos.

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Follow These 7 Chefs To Nail Mad Cooking Skills

Lockdown kitchen malaise is not an option thanks to the chefs instructing and inspiring us just when we need it most.

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Instagram Hero Of The Week: Willow Crossley

Join the florist and stylist in lockdown as she soothingly instructs from her potting shed.

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The Lockdown Diaries Part 3

In which Team GWG shares thoughts, ideas and experiences from isolated houses across the country.

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10 Nature Activities To Do With Kids

We’re appreciating moments in the great outdoors more than ever right now. Make the most of them with these great nature activities, some of which you can do indoors too.

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7 Shows You Need To Stream In May

It’s lockdown, there’s nowhere to go and we’re all glued to our screens. Here’s what to watch now.

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Insta Hero Of The Week: Philip Mould

Allow collector and art sleuth Philip Mould to transport and inspire you via the artworks in his country home, which you can tour with him on Insta.

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Take a Virtual Tour Of The Houses Of Parliament This Weekend

Explore the hallowed chambers from which we are governed without leaving your sitting room.

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Lockdown Playlist #6: 18 Comic Songs To Cheer You Right Up

Who else could use a laugh? Hit play on this compendium of funny tunes.

LIFESTYLE

The Lockdown Diaries Part 2

The GWG editorial team shares and reflects after several weeks of isolation in far flung parts of the country.

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9 Superstars Playing Free Instagram Gigs

Missing getting out to gigs? Allow the superstars into your sitting room courtesy of these free live streamed home concerts.

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10 TED Talks To Catch Up On In Lockdown

Are there legendary TED Talks you’ve heard people discussing for years and never got round to watching yourself? Now’s your moment.

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The Big GWG Books Round-Up

The editorial team share its top lockdown reads, which may just inspire your next literary escape.

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10 Charities That Need Our Help More Than Ever Right Now

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many charities hard. We round up just a few of the extraordinary organisations that could do with every bit of help they can get right now.

WELLBEING

Psychologist’s Advice For Surviving Lockdown

In which Chartered Counselling Psychologist Suky Macpherson suggests ways to help your mind navigate the long and, for many, difficult days of lockdown.

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Book Club: My Wild And Sleepless Nights By Clover Stroud

Welcome to our new GWG book club, which kicks off with the startlingly brilliant My Wild and Sleepless Nights. Join us, and set your brain free – even while under lock and key.

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11 All-Time Favourite Desert Island Discs Castaways

Cast yourself away with our pick of the ultimate Desert Island Disc interviews. Updated July 2025.

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8 Courses To Broaden Your Horizons

Broaden your horizons and learn something new, whether you're young or old.

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22 Museums And Galleries You Can Tour Online

Keep you mind stimulated by touring world-class museums and galleries from your sofa.

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Theatre You Can Watch At Home

There’s no need to lose out on seeing world-class theatre, just because we’re confined to our sofas.

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8 Brilliant Online Craft Classes

Keep boredom at bay and learn a new skill with these creative and improving tutorials.

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The Lockdown Diaries

A handful of the GWG team share their thoughts, feelings and tips after week one of isolation.

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9 TV Shows You Need To Stream Now

Use this period of self-isolation or social distancing to catch up on some truly excellent television series.

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