3 easy ways to...learn skills for free

You don’t need to shell out cash if you want to learn something new. Here are some ideas of what you can do!

1 MAKE DO AND MEND

If your clothes need mending, whether you’ve ripped a pocket or need to replace a zip in a pair of trousers, and you don’t know how to do it, then help is at hand. You’ll find lots of tips at loveyourclothes.org. uk/care-repair. And if you have problems with an appliance, check out the guides at espares.co.uk/ advice; you’ll find details on things like how to change an oven bulb and how to replace wonky dishwasher basket wheels. Just make sure you follow the safety advice on the site (if you don’t feel confident in your skills, always consult a professional).

2 UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVE SIDE

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to draw, get your pencils out and get online. It’s great for kids, too – for example, on Rob Biddulph’s Draw With Rob YouTube channel, they’ll pick up loads of tips and produce beautiful drawings. And if you want to hone your baking skills, head to Paul Hollywood’s YouTube channel, where you’ll find out how to make everything from delicious flatbreads to a Victoria sandwich.

3 GETTING ACTIVE