About

Lively Leisure Guide is about the things people choose to do when work and obligations leave a little room. We cover pastimes, creative play, shared activities and the practical choices involved in beginning and making time for an interest.

A broad view of leisure

A pastime can be quiet or social, familiar or new, made by hand or enjoyed in company. We explore different ways to spend free time without treating one kind of activity as the right choice for everyone.

For curious readers

This publication is for people looking for a fresh idea, weighing up what to try, or simply wanting to understand a leisure activity better. The aim is to leave room for different schedules, budgets, abilities and preferences.

A field-notebook approach

We favour clear explanations, useful comparisons and grounded suggestions over grand promises. Topics should stand on their own and offer a reader a next thought or choice, not a prescription for how to spend a life.