“WiSP balm has been so helpful in keeping my hands moisturised at a time where we are all washing our hands more regularly, I also love the fact that all ingredients are natural.

During a time were we can’t get out as often as we like, I have been propagating and growing my ever expanding collection of houseplants, bringing the outside in!”

''The heritage T-Shirt is a casual must-have - It's easy to wear with jeans or use as part of your gym kit and the regular fit means it's not too fitted; plus its a classic with all the heritage logo's. A tee to wear time and time again, always good as new after every wash.

I'm enjoying walking more and more since working from home; taking time out to release some energy and get some exercise while walking my dog is great for my wellbeing, always a great form of escapism''. 

Tanya - Head of Marketing Retail 

“I love the designs on these T-shirts by Andrea Bartlett. They are cool and creative and great to know they are designed by someone we have supported at Help for Heroes.

To give myself a different focus and some quiet brain time I have tried to do more crafting. Always something I enjoy but I set myself an ambitious target of making a handmade quilt – my Corona-Quilt! This is not something I have done before but it keeps me quiet in the evenings whilst half-watching the TV!” 

Will - Buyer 

“Being able to go out cycling has long been one of my passions but in these uncertain times it has become really important to help me escape and unwind at the weekends. Our sportswear is the perfect kit for when you get out to do your daily exercise and I’m proud to head out wearing the cycle jersey we developed with veterans Andy and Jaco.”

Charlotte - Design Manager 

''I absolutely loved creating the Flowers of Friendship range with our talented Band of Sisters. We had some really fun evenings playing around with watercolour and creating the design. The Flowers of Friendship notecards are painted using a motif of flowers from each of the Band of Sisters, you can read more about the project on our blog. Why not write a note to a person you are missing during lockdown? These cards are guaranteed to brighten someone’s day''.

If you are struggling with creative block, try these ideas to get started.

1. Draw from life – It doesn’t have to be perfect, grab anything to hand, a biro, the back of an envelope and try drawing whatever is in front of you, a pet, the mess on the kitchen table, plants in the garden.
2. Limit your time – set a timer, try drawing for 30 seconds, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 20 minutes – see what marks you can get on the paper in limited time.
3. Use mixed media – you don’t need a perfect set of paints to create great art, use what you have to hand, newspaper, collage, make up, an old marker pen, those tester pots of paint at the back of the cupboard…

Have fun! Make it an activity for the whole family, try and draw portraits of each other, or all sketch the same group of objects. Tag us in your creations if you share them online, or hit reply – we’d love to see what you create.

 

 

Martin - Trading Director 

''I love wearing my Help for Heroes Honour shirt. I especially like the detailing such as the two button cuffs and the contrast fabric in the collar. Having the tri-stripes on the front has been a good conversation starter as people often ask which brand it represents. A blue Honour shirt is a real workhorse item of clothing, I wear mine with a suit, jeans and chinos''.

''Having more time at home over the past few weeks has allowed me to indulge my love of cooking. I describe myself as a kitchen bungler, often failing to read the recipe properly and even more frequently forgetting to buy some ingredients. Having not baked bread in years I decided to renew my kneading skills and managed to bake a very presentable bloomer. I also made a cheese soufflé, which tasted much better than it looked!''. 

 

Annabel - Trading Operations Assistant 

''My Help for Heroes coffee cup is one of the first things I reach for in the morning. 

My favourite way to start the day is by having a little morning stretch/yoga session with slices of lemon and hot water, in the reusable cup of course!

Either at lunch time or in the evening, if the weather is nice I will go for a stroll around the city of Salisbury, with coffee cup in hand, to get some fresh air and enjoy the Spring days.

In the evening, but mostly weekend mornings, I will make a cuppa to have in bed and read a book. My most recent favourite read is ‘This is Going to Hurt’ by Adam Kay''.