Looking for something to do but don’t want to spend more than £100? We’ve dug out some of the best things going on

Thrifty stitching in no time –what an ideal combination! This crafty half-day course for the bargain price of £45 will make you discover how fun and rewarding it is to sew, and you will never have to worry about those holey jeans or the dusty, unused sewing machine in the corner again.

A great Indian cookery course that doesn’t cost the earth. Taking place in the friendly kitchen of chef Renuka Patel you’ll learn to cook the perfect saag aloo, chicken curry and chappatis. We’re convinced you’ll never feel the need to go to your local Indian again.

Cheap, cool and unusual, this medieval sword fighting class ticks all the right boxes for us. With A Knight’s Tale and the moves of Heath Ledger in mind, we can’t help wanting to have a go at this impressive 14th century martial art form.

We really dig this latest extreme sport, a combination between snowboard and skateboard, and would love getting expert tuition by the friendly people over at Priory Farm. Feeling the adrenaline pumping as you roll down the hill on a mountain board sounds like the perfect day outing.

Not sure what to do this Wednesday? We would recommend heading to Charlotte Street Blues and try blues dancing. Rumours say these dance nights are great fun and that your slides and dips moves never have looked better after an intense hour of tutoring.