# Community lounge **URL:** https://community.theros.org.uk/c/community-lounge/7.md [Latest](https://community.theros.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.theros.org.uk/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the 'Community lounge': Start here](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/welcome-to-the-community-lounge-start-here/245)
**Author:** [@ROSModerator](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/ROSModerator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2025 12:20 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/welcome-to-the-community-lounge-start-here/245 "2025-11-25T12:20:04Z")
:hot\_beverage:Welcome to the “Community lounge” This is the place to take a breather and enjoy the social side of things — chat about hobbies, interests, pets, crafts, books, favourite memories, and things that make you … --- ## [Recipe swap](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/recipe-swap/2198)
**Author:** [@julier](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/julier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2026 08:08 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/recipe-swap/2198 "2026-10-28T08:08:50Z")
Hi. New to osteoporosis and looking for recipe ideas. Is there a recipe swap area on here somewhere? Tia --- ## [Don't Forget to Change Your Clocks This Weekend - October 2026](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/dont-forget-to-change-your-clocks-this-weekend-october-2026/2170)
**Author:** [@PurpleCurls16](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/PurpleCurls16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2026 07:38 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/dont-forget-to-change-your-clocks-this-weekend-october-2026/2170 "2026-10-24T07:38:14Z")
Hi All, Please don’t forget to change your clocks this weekend. One more hour in bed so hopefully an extra hour of sleep hopefully! A good way to remember is:- Last weekend in October - Fall Back! Last weekend in March… --- ## [Dressmaking and painting](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/dressmaking-and-painting/1482)
**Author:** [@Rosemary](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Rosemary)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 May 2026 06:58 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/dressmaking-and-painting/1482 "2026-05-31T06:58:30Z")
Recovering from spinal fracture but just getting back into dressmaking and painting. Can only do short stints then rest or move around for a bit. Definitely takes my mind off things. --- ## [Hobbies & activities](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/hobbies-activities/516)
**Author:** [@Maryann](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Maryann)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 20:34 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/hobbies-activities/516 "2026-05-15T20:34:48Z")
When having to change by lifestyle I decided to do things I could enjoy: Took over the gardening changing layout so it was easier to manage, purchased a greenhouse for plants & seedlings. I try to get out into the gard… --- ## [Deal Support Group](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/deal-support-group/1469)
**Author:** [@JillJF](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/JillJF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2026 11:01 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/deal-support-group/1469 "2026-05-13T11:01:03Z")
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 20th May at 10.30 at Age UK - everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there. Jill --- ## [How Did You Find Out About The Royal Osteoporosis Society Community?](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/how-did-you-find-out-about-the-royal-osteoporosis-society-community/986)
**Author:** [@PurpleCurls16](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/PurpleCurls16)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2026 21:17 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/how-did-you-find-out-about-the-royal-osteoporosis-society-community/986 "2026-05-10T21:17:21Z")
Hi All, How did you find out about the Royal Osteoporosis Community? I was told about from the Health Unlock Royal Osteoporosis Community when I went onto Health Unlock site last night & it was informing its members tha… --- ## [Crochet for beginners](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/crochet-for-beginners/1095)
**Author:** [@zanzibar](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/zanzibar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2026 19:15 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/crochet-for-beginners/1095 "2026-05-07T19:15:35Z")
Hi all I am interested in learning crochet as a hobby. Does anyone know of a good youtube for the beginners dummy like me? I have osteoporosis and am keeping well with Prolia injections. Regards --- ## [Don't Forget to Change Your Clocks This Weekend!](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/dont-forget-to-change-your-clocks-this-weekend/1248)
**Author:** [@PurpleCurls16](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/PurpleCurls16)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2026 22:42 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/dont-forget-to-change-your-clocks-this-weekend/1248 "2026-03-27T22:42:30Z")
Hi All, Please don’t forget to change your clocks this weekend. One less hour in bed unfortunately as we go forward an hour! A good way to remember is:- Last weekend in March - Spring Forward! … --- ## [Hobbies and Activities](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/hobbies-and-activities/1025)
**Author:** [@Snowie](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Snowie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 March 2026 22:53 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/hobbies-and-activities/1025 "2026-03-10T22:53:05Z")
I enjoy jewellery making and beaded embroidery, along with diamond painting. Currently struggling at the moment as limited arm movement in left arm following a humerus fracture, that had to be plated. I am also a guide … --- ## [Flower Arranging - New Hobby](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/flower-arranging-new-hobby/388)
**Author:** [@VicA](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/VicA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2026 09:55 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/flower-arranging-new-hobby/388 "2026-02-24T09:55:44Z")
I started learning flower arranging at short courses at a local adult education centre. I was initially nervous, as I find it a little difficult to stand for too long, lean forward or carry heavy things. The teacher put… --- ## [Coping with Pain](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/coping-with-pain/281)
**Author:** [@IANS](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/IANS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2026 08:36 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/coping-with-pain/281 "2026-01-06T08:36:55Z")
Living with spinal fractures and constant pain you find ways to distract your mind for myself I like singing in a community choir takes your mind off the pain and you have some fun. What do others do?