Virtual Events

Go on a virtual safari

Posted by Jane

Safari hotel group andBeyond has teamed up with wildlife broadcasting experts WildEarth to stream its personalised game drives twice a day. Viewers will have the chance to spot the Big Five (elephants, rhinos, buffalo, lions and leopards) in real time with each drive spanning three hours. There’s also the opportunity to ask the guide questions during the drive on Youtube or using the hashtag #wildearth on Twitter.

Sunrise drives take place daily from 6-9 am CAT (that’s 5-8 am BST) and sunset drives from 3-6.30 pm (that’s 2-5.30 pm BST)

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Join a WordPress webinar

Posted by Jane

From blogs to eCommerce websites, small businesses to freelancers, no matter who you are or what you’re building our live video webinar series is designed to help you get started or learn how to use advanced features. Our experts will also take your questions at the end.

We’re bringing the insights and advice to you live — five days a week.

Sign up here

Join a virtual wine tasting

Posted by Jane

Just a few weeks ago, most people would have laughed at the idea of virtual booze tastings, conducted over platforms like Zoom. Now, because of the coronavirus lockdown, at any hour of the day you’ll find screens full of squares of people from all walks of life holding glasses of different shapes and sizes swirling, sniffing, sipping and connecting virtually over a taste.

HuffPost has a list of The Best Virtual Wine Tastings To Join During Coronavirus Lockdown

Best free virtual cooking classes

Posted by Jane

Because of the internet, celebrity chefs have — in lieu of working in restaurants — turned their home kitchens into virtual classrooms for our benefit. It’s a horrible time for the restaurant industry, one we hope can be salvaged with our support. The same chefs responsible for creating stellar dining-out experiences are now doing what they can to replicate that magic in your own home.

Chefs are answering cooking questions, doing demos and even giving you tours of their homes ― all for free. Below are seven of our favorite online cooking and cooking-adjacent classes for all your self-isolation needs

Read more on The Best Free Virtual Cooking Classes To Take During Self-Isolation, HuffPost, 2 April 2020

A Guide To Live-Streamed Music Events During Self-Isolation

Posted by Jane

As a growing list of concerts and festivals are being cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, musicians are still eager to connect with their fans. In the past week, artists like Luke Combs, John Legend and Yungblud have streamed live shows for their fans around the globe, while new live streams are being announced daily.

To help you stay abreast of the growing list of virtual events, we’re compiling an ongoing list of must-see live streams, virtual festivals and intimate concerts that will keep your spirits up in self-isolation.  Stay tuned for daily updates.

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Join the Not in a Pub quiz (on Wednesday evenings)

Posted by Jane

Obviously the Country is going through a bit of a rough patch, pubs are closed, people aren’t allowed out because they have been grounded by Boris Johnson and boredom is setting in.

We’ve had hundreds of messages (bit of a lie, we had a few) from people who miss their regular quiz nights and seeing as we are now unemployed and have all the time in the world to potter about and make stuff that breaks we thought we’d do something about it.

So every Wednesday at 8pm [UK time] we are hosting our little online quiz, it’s free to enter and there are no prizes (we have no money) but it might help ease the boredom of being grounded.

Find out more at The Pub Quiz Company

Listen to a concert from the LSO

Posted by Jane

While the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) are unable to perform at the Barbican Centre and other favourite venues around the world, they are determined to keep playing.

Join them  online for a programme of full-length concerts twice a week, artist interviews, playlists to keep you motivated at home, activities to keep young music fans busy and much much more.

Find out more at LSO: Always Playing 

Virtual Classroom Online Conference

Posted by Jane

As more and more people are setting up virtual classrooms, thanks to Jane Bozarth for sharing link to this online conference from the eLearning Guild

1 April 2020 – FREE

A virtual session is more than a lecture with uploaded PowerPoints. Live virtual sessions use engagement techniques that compel learners to participate throughout the session. Even the most experienced trainers can feel overwhelmed when delivering virtual sessions. Managing software functions, displaying content, and delivering a clear verbal message all while engaging and responding to participants is understandably difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! Attend this event and learn best practices that will help you conduct your own virtual sessions successfully.

Find out more about the event and sign up here

Get some online culture

Posted by Jane

From standup to the Sistine chapel: the best online culture for self-isolation

The coronavirus crisis has closed galleries and concert halls – but inspired an explosion of creativity to enjoy at home. Here’s some of the best.

Read the full article on The Guardian, 22 March 2020