Entertainment ideas during Dry January

Ahh Dry January, it seems like such a good idea at the time, but as the month drags on things get a tad dull and you start to worry you might be an alcoholic as all your ideas for fun revolve around a drink or two! No need to fear, Lucky Voice is here to help with five great ideas for fun and cheer that don't require a beer. We're not sure why we started rhyming there, just go with it...

Have Afternoon Tea With A Clutter Of Cats

There is a café in Bethnal Green where you can enjoy high tea with half a dozen feline fluff balls. We don't really think you need anymore information than that – you get to cuddle cats while eating cake, stop reading and book immediately! 

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Sing Karaoke

Despite what many mistakenly believe, singing karaoke sober is just as much fun as after a few glasses of vino, especially in the comfort of your own home. Lucky Voice offers an online subscription service that is like a karaoke version of Spotify, with access to over 10,000 classic and contemporary karaoke anthems, all delivered straight through your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Perfect for singing away those January blues!

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Play A Board Game

The runaway success of Cards Against Humanity sparked something of an adult board game renaissance five years ago, and there is now an ever-growing plethora of whimsical games to choose from. For an old classic, consider trying the role playing joys of Dungeons & Dragons, for a pulse-pounding thrill ride of accusatory guesswork, check out Secret Hitler, and for a wide-reaching game of trickery and deceit that spans several days and doesn't have a board to speak of, have a look at Don't Get Got.

Nowadays there are also a few board game pubs/cafés scattered across London, so if you want to try before you buy, have a quick Google for a nearby venue like the Library Pot in Richmond or Draughts in Hackney.

Borrow A Doggy

For many people the joy of owning a pup in London can often be unattainable due to work/living space constraints, but Borrow My Doggy offers a brilliant solution to that. As the name suggests, the company connects dog owners with dog lovers, allowing them to borrow a dog for walkies, overnight stays or even a few week's boarding during a non-dog-friendly owner holiday. So why not borrow a good boy or girl for a few bracing walks around London's blustery winter parks to help you get through January?

Check the service out here: borrowmydoggy.com

Read A Book

It's January and the weather outside is grim, so why not curl up inside where it's warm with a few of those books you've been meaning to get around to reading since forever? Alternatively, if you'd like to add a bit of a social element to your next book, have a look at Meetup.com. The group meet up network is free to use and there are dozens of London book clubs on there covering everything from Sci-Fi to feminist literature. 

The website is also a treasure trove of unique events, so if a walking tour of London's secret history or a spot of nude yoga sounds like it might be right up your alley, have a look around: meetup.com.

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