Dovetail’s Good News
With so much doom and gloom going on in the media at the moment, we thought we’d compile some good news stories to share with you all! So have a read and a giggle, and hopefully this puts a smile on your face and curbs the boredom. :0)
Entertainment
Royal Albert Hall: Watch concerts online
Classic FM: Best classical music and opera concerts to livestream
Billboard: Livestreams and virtual concerts listed
BBC News: The South is finding ways to keep entertained in Lockdown
The Guardian: 10 of the worlds best road trips to take by audiobook.
Business Insider: A London tour guide is adapting to lockdown by taking her Instagram followers on virtual trips to the city’s best hidden spots
Forbes: You can now see West End Shows Online
Forbes: Best Exhibitions, Concerts, Operas, Ballet To Watch Online For Free
The Guardian: 10 of the world’s best virtual museum and art gallery tours
Good News Network: 10 amazing animal livestreams
BBC News: Virtual Pub Quiz: How to run one that’s actually good
The Guardian: Classical concerts to watch at home
Videos
BBC News: Little things people are doing while socially distanced
Good News Network: Ministry of silly walks – encouraging people to laugh while in lockdown
Good News Network: Hummingbird mother with her babies
Youtube/Kurt Tocci: Disney characters in quarantine
Business Insider: Watch Broadway stars team up for a cover of ‘Go the Distance’ from Disney’s ‘Hercules’ while self-isolating
BBC News: Mum’s dress up challenge includes Harry Potter
The Guardian: This weeks most uplifting clips
BBC News: Street sings Happy Birthday to 100 year old man
Forbes: American hotel’s hilarious instagram feed
Good News Network: Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra play together while apart
General
Readers Digest: Roundup from around the world
Positive News: Clowns without boarders win the kindness awards
Positive News: The people sewing scrubs for the NHS
Elle: Good news stories you might have missed
Good News Network: Banksy Drops Off Superhero Nurse Artwork at Hospital in UK With a Thank You Note
Positive News: 10 ways to help others during the coronavirus outbreak
Good News Network: For the First Time, U.S. Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal Every Day For An Entire Month
BBC News: Coronavirus: Strangers share post-lockdown aims on ‘hope board’
Good News Network: Instead of Selling Lemonade, Boy Sets Up ‘Drive-By Joke Stand’ to Spread Laughter During Quarantine
Good News Network: Italian Student Stranded in Spain Finds Hero in Cab Driver Who Drove Her 900 Miles Home for Free
BBC News: Coronavirus: Milton Keynes rallies to ‘pamper’ NHS staff
Forbes: Cure For A Boring Zoom Party: Hire A Comedian, Magician Or Petting Zoo
Forbes: 5 incredible space places showcased in double by NASA’s Hubble
Free Courses
The Open University: Courses by category/subject
Future Learn: Free courses
Reed: Free courses with Vision to Learn
Google: Digital marketing – FREE courses
Business Insider: Virtual baking and cooking classes for free online
Positive News: The projects offering free therapy for frontline healthcare workers
Challenges/Competitions/Quizes
Dorset Biz News: We’re rooting for you: Hospice charity launches virtual glorious gardens competition for Dorset
BizMag: Dorset photographers triumph in World’s Best Food Photo Awards
Jimmy’s Iced Coffee: Quiz here
More…
And for more good news stories, check out these on BBC News, ITV and The Huffington Post!
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