Activities To Do During Dry January In A Pandemic

Right, you've committed to Dry January. During a pandemic. While you're stuck inside thanks to Lockdown Number Three.

The first weekend after NYE was probably a breeze, you were still recovering from Christmas indulgence. The following weekend? Tougher.

You’re trying. But you’ve seen all the films on Prime, you’ve binged Bridgerton and you can't face another Zoom call. So what do you do?

Look, no one said giving up alcohol was going to be easy. But here are a few activities to try and keep you occupied and out of the wine aisle for the rest of the month. Don’t give up yet, you've come this far...

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