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Start Something New in 2022? We should all start new habits for 2022 rather than focusing on giving things up, as is the New Year’s tradition. In Ramsgate, this can be a lot simpler to achieve than in many other towns I have lived in. We are lucky to have a strong, welcoming community with lots of residents who have been drawn to our town and now call it home, which makes for great opportunities to meet new friends or like-minded people. Studies suggest that you are more likely to achieve success in breaking old habits or starting new ones if you involve other people, so check out our Events and Local Groups and Clubs sections to see if anything takes your fancy.
Taking up volunteering is another great way to meet people plus you are in control of when and where. You can commit to a small amount of time and if you don't like it, there are plenty of other choices, from gardening groups to youth groups, charity shops to local attractions and event helping with events. In fact, we are hosting our first Volunteer Recruitment Day on February 3 at Radford House, so do come and explore what's available. Everyone is welcome! Keep an eye out on our Ramsgate Town Council social media platforms for more details.
According to research, just 10 to 30 minutes of extra walking three times a week can improve our physical and mental health. We are surrounded by parks, beaches, amazing architecture, history and wildlife, so there are lots of opportunities to get out, enjoy the town and exercise without realising it (exercising by stealth is my favourite kind of activity!). Head over to our Active Ramsgate webpages for more info or pop down to the Visitor Information Centre to pick up some of the trails and the Active Ramsgate leaflet, which details various activities on our doorstep.
Shopping is another great way to improve your step count (without noticing) and with several shopping maps on our Visit Ramsgate website including Charity Shop Trails, Independent and Retro Shops, there are plenty of places to explore and you get to support our local economy! Keep an eye out for the February Fiver Fest Fortnight too, when loads of our independent businesses offer amazing £5 deals!
Whether or not you decide to give something up or start something new, I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year and best of luck with your goals for 2022!