Signpost 7 (1 June) Welcome to the latest edition of Signpost. This week you can learn how to paint with watercolours with our volunteer Jacqui or even watch a virtual concert from Redmaids' High School, amongst other ideas to brighten your week. Read Article
Signpost 6 (25 May) Welcome to the 6th edition of Signpost. Each week we provide a selection of links to websites, videos and activities that we hope you will find interesting. This week, for example, you could learn to play the spoons, browse changes in fashion since the 1920s or even submit some art for our Creative Club. Read Article
Learn How to paint with watercolours Have you ever wanted to learn to paint? One of our St Monica Trust volunteers Jacqui has produced this wonderful video tutorial on how to paint with watercolours. Read Article
Do Join the SMT Creative Club Inspired by Grayson Perry’s Art Club (Channel 4), we have set up the People's Creative Club for our residents, staff and volunteers. A chance to get creative, boost your well-being and bust the boredom of lockdown by getting involved. Read Article
Signpost 5 (18 May) Welcome to the fifth issue of Signpost where you can find resources and activities to keep you busy this week, including how to visit the Chelsea Flower Show online, try a beginner's class in Tai Chi or tour the world's greatest museums. Read Article
Connect What is social media? Social media is one of those terms that seems to have come from nowhere in the last few years. Friends and family talk about it, supermarkets talk about it, even GP surgeries are referring people to social media for more information. It is often used alongside other words like Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. It is assumed that everyone knows what these mean; but do we? Read Article
Signpost 4 (11 May) From Louis Armstrong to online chess, the fourth issue of our Signpost email directs you to lots of new resources and activities to take part in this week. Read Article
Signpost 3 (05 May) From introducing new faces to revisiting moments of the past, the third issue of our Signpost email directs you to lots of new resources and activities to take part in this week. Read Article
Fun Comedy Gold from Victoria Wood It is always good to smile and few people can make us do so like comedian Victoria Wood. Here are some of her best sketches. Read Article
Learn The History of Operation Mincemeat Operation Mincemeat was undertaken in April 1943 and inspired the 1956 film The Man Who Never Was, which is shown on BBC2 at 1pm on Friday 8th May. Read Article
Reflect Relax with Headspace During these times of uncertainty, it can be useful to take some time out to relax and reflect. We have brought together a collection of meditations that could help. Read Article
Reflect Introducing Our Newest Chaplain In the last few weeks, we have been delighted to welcome Rod Cosh as our new Chaplain. He has recorded a service to commemorate the centenary of the foundation stone being laid at the chapel in Cote Lane. Read Article
Signpost 2 (27 April) We're back with our second issue of Signpost, our weekly email highlighting fantastic online resources for older people during the coronavirus period. Didn't receive a copy? Read it here. Read Article
Fun Pandemic Poems from Actor Samual West Howard's End and Notting Hill actor Samual West shares his twice daily poetry readings online. Read Article
Do Take an Online Dance Class 29th April is International Dance Day, which promotes dance in all its forms. Why not take the opportunity to try one of these free online dance classes? Read Article
Inform New Coronavirus Support Hub in Bristol The Support Hub has been set up by a range of charities including Age UK Bristol, Bristol After Stroke and St Monica Trust to help older people and their families to cope with the impact of the coronavirus. Read Article
Learn Explore Bygone Bristol Do you remember Bristol before Castle Park? Here are some of our favourite ways to explore bygone Bristol. Read Article
Connect Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day Celebrate Dawn Chorus Day with these excellent free online resources and recordings. Read Article
Introducing Signpost (20 April) We've launched a brand new weekly email for residents, packed with online activities to get involved in during the coronavirus period. Read Article
Reflect Church Services & Reflections During this time of social distancing, our Pastoral Care team is using the internet to share their reflections and services. Read Article
Connect How to Make a Video Call Is now the time to learn about video calls? If your family is always asking you to Skype, Facetime or Zoom, now might be the time to learn what this means. Read Article
Learn Fun Facts, Lectures and Online Exhibitions Explore the hidden secrets of our DNA. Delve deeper into the history of St George. Take a look around the London Transport Museum. Read Article
Do Try a Seated Exercise Class Keeping yourself fit and active can be difficult right now but there are lots of classes online that help with that. Why not try this seated exercise class from our physiotherapy team? Read Article
Inform Handwashing tips from St Monica Trust kids We are all being reminding to wash our hands often at the moment and but are you sure you know how? The St Monica Trust training team asked their children to share top tips for handwashing. Read Article
Fun Get puzzling! Fancy a game? We've put together a list of online puzzles and quizzes to explore if you've got a little free time. Read Article
