THE bridge between Christmas and New Years can be a awkward period of not knowing what to do with your time.

Christmas is over but it's not yet new year's so knowing what to do over those few days can feel a little bit empty so here are a few ideas which could keep you occupied over this period.

After the whirlwind of the build up to Christmas and the fay itself, a trip to the cinema makes a pleasant family day out and a time to soak up the rest of relaxation before January starts.

The Savoy Theatre in Monmouth has plenty of options for you over this period and you can find out if any of that interest you here:

The end of the year can feel like stressful buildup, and things which you might have tried to organise and keep tidy might be how you want them so during this period, organising your homes, sorting through your emails, redecorating might just start your January feeling fresh and ready to start.

The Christmas and New Years period is a time where family and friends come together to spend some of the festive period together, but this is also a time where a lot of people feel lonely and need just a random act of kindness to lift their mood. Whether this is baking something for your neighbour or buying a stranger a coffee.

This time can also feel stressful so going out on a walk in nature and participating in exercise can be uplifting and help keep the mood levels up to end the year.

Coming together and playing fun, family games which you could have gotten for Christmas could be the ideal entertainment to take part in.