~Walk~
Take the opportunity to explore some of Sheffield’s most interesting places on foot and enjoy the fresh air and Christmas atmosphere.
The Students’ Union have produced day tripper guides which include directions and routes to some of the most popular tourist attractions in the City Centre including Weston Park Museum, Botanical Gardens and Heeley City Farm. The day tripper packs also contain information for places further afield such as the stunning Ladybower Reservoir and the famous Our Cow Molly Farm shop.
Produced by Sheffield City Council this site has suggested walks for many districts in the City including the inner city centre. It also features information about the ‘Lord Mayors Walk’ which starts at Sheffield Town Hall and takes in some of the most historic sites on the outskirts of Sheffield including the oldest football ground in the world.
sheffield.gov.uk/home/parks-sport-recreation/walking-sheffield
This independent website is full of short walks within the City Centre, go on a journey exploring the medieval streets of Sheffield, or a trail which takes in the City’s Georgian buildings. There is a lot to discover such as a 500 year old pub, the old Sheffield workhouse and the City’s industrial heritage
~Cook & Create~
The BBC Good Food guide has a range of recipes for traditional Christmas food ranging from Christmas biscuits to a full traditional Christmas lunch.
Watch as Jamie Oliver cooks various traditional Christmas dishes including perfect roast potatoes:
Get busy making Christmas decorations for your room.
This website includes instructions on making homemade ornaments for your Christmas tree, Poms Poms and TeaLight Snowmen.
https://crazylittleprojects.com/simple-christmas-crafts/
~Play~
Get together with friends wherever they are in the world and play some of these online games.
Harry Potter Digital Escape Room
Harry Potter fans will be pleased to hear about this free escape room, created by an American librarian in Pennsylvania.
You can explore the school of witchcraft and wizardry without leaving the sofa. The game starts right where it should, as first-years who have just been assigned to their houses.
There are fun tasks, trivia questions to answer and puzzles to solve that you can do as an individual player, or in a team with your friends.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflNxNM0jzbZJjUqOcXkwhGTfii4CM_CA3kCxImbY8c3AABEA/viewform
Word Games
Test your brain power with a variety of word games from the Independent Newspaper. Some of the cryptic crosswords are fiendishly difficult
Online Trivia
Choose your category and face a series of multiple choice questions, the quicker you answer the more points you get!
~Watch~
The festive period is the perfect time to relax and watch some television with schedules packed with Christmas specials and popular films, here are just three suggestions .
Queen’s Christmas Speech (BBC1 & ITV)
A staple of Christmas day since 1932 is the monarch’s Christmas address to the nation, this year the Queen will deliver her message at 3pm. It will be available on multiple channels including BBC1 and ITV.
The Holiday (Netflix)
Stuck in a vicious cycle of dead-end relationships with two-timing men, Los Angeles resident Amanda and Londoner Iris decide to swap homes.
Scrooged (Amazon Prime)
A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B00FYQII54/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Plus…
University Carol Service
Highlights include singing from the children of the Hallam Nursery, music from Hallam students and alumni, traditional and inspirational readings with an opportunity for you to join in the singing from your own home.
Thursday, 17 December – 4 – 4:45 PM
eventbrite.co.uk/e/university-carol-service-tickets-130425178219
~Social~
Join our informal, light-hearted Zoom sessions to chat with other current students. A great way to connect with new friends.
Happy Holidays! Enjoy your break
The GoGlobal Team
