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Why starting a new hobby doesn’t need to be expensive

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Not only do hobbies offer new experiences, they also help you to explore your talents and allow you to meet new people. Whether you want to take up something new, or spend more time doing something you love, you’ll be able to relieve stress, build your self-esteem and even earn an extra income. If you’ve been hesitant to take up a hobby due to worrying about how much it might cost, we’re here to help you start one without it becoming expensive.


Head to taster sessions

More often than not, you will get to trial different sessions before committing to something full-time. Take fitness classes, for example. Many gyms will allow you the opportunity to join in for free on your first session, which means that you can try a range of different ones before deciding what you love — at no cost.


Buy in bulk

If you’ve had the chance to do a taster session and you’ve decided on the hobby you’re going to take up, find out if you can buy classes in bulk. This way, you’ll cut costs, leaving you with spare cash to invest in new paintbrushes or comfortable athletic wear.


Take advantage of apps

Do you want to take up drawing? Learn a new language? Work on your photography skills? Improve your singing voice? Become a yogi? If so, skip the expensive classes or tutorials and head to your app store instead. You’ll be amazed at what free or low-cost apps are on offer to help.



Purchase second-hand equipment

Rather than spend a load of money on expensive new equipment for your hobby only to decide after a few weeks that you don’t want to do it anymore, opt for second-hand pieces to get you on your way.


Check online for discounts

Before rushing out to sign up for something, take your time to do some research online to see if you can find discount codes or vouchers for your new hobby. By exploring your options carefully, you’ll see how it pays to be thorough!


So now that you know that taking up a hobby doesn’t have to be expensive, it’s time to sign up!

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