c’est la rentrée !
- It’s the end of the barren period for TV, full of awful reruns and best-of compilations, as the production companies have also returned to the studio. New schedules, new shows, new presenters, new ideas… TV and radio pull out all the stops at the end of each summer break to surprise us. Check out the TV schedule at tvguide.orange.co.uk.
- People stop going to the cinema to enjoy the air conditioning, and the schedules are no longer filled with teen comedies and animated films; cinemas also use the end of the summer break to announce an array of new films that go beyond cheap laughs. Discover all the latest cinema releases on Orange Wednesdayand don’t forget that every Wednesday, if you buy one ticket, you get another free!
Orange Wednesday: 2 for 1 cinema tickets
- Had enough of your flip-flops and looking like a tourist? Like children proudly wearing their shiny new shoes and showing off their brand new schoolbags, you can also go back to wearing more classy and elegant clothes; and why not use the end of summer as a (good) excuse to give your wardrobe a makeover? Take the opportunity to match your clothes to your mobile, and check out the latest handsets on shop.orange.co.uk
- Did you take advantage of the holidays to play a lot of sport, and are now feeling proud of your tanned and toned body? If so, you’ll be feeling keener than ever to keep up your good work and stay in shape. Look at the return to work as a chance to check out the various fitness clubs and associations who throw open their doors at the start of September, often with free trials and special promotional deals for new members. Try out as many different activities as you can, and find out which is the best for keeping you in shape throughout the year. Check out local websites for your particular town to find out more.
- It’s also the end of the festival season, which means no more getting lost in the mud at the bottom of a field, dressed as a hippie, as you enjoy some live music. Put your wellington boots away in the cupboard, it’s now time for the bands to head back to your favourite concert venues to perform their new material. Discover the latest unmissable new releases on Deezer.
- Now that you’ve finished your beach books, September is a great time to discover new novels. According to Livres Hebdo magazine, no fewer than 646 books are set to be published between August and October! This huge selection means that you should be able to find your perfect bedtime reading for when you get home from work, whether you’re a fan of historical novels, comics, short stories, detective novels or marketing books. Find the latest releases and e-books on orange.gospoken.com.
- You’ve waited for it for months, but do you find that this oppressive heat still doesn’t get on your nerves? Do you want to do nothing but sit out in the sun all day long, or even better, in the water or lying out on the patio under the stars? It’s nice for a while, but don’t you find the cool temperatures of autumn invigorating, motivating you to keep busy? Download the Weather Dog appto check the weather forecast from the friendly 3D animated dog.
Weather Dog, l’appli météo qui a du chien !
- Do you remember how happy you felt when you saw your classmates again on the first day back at school? As you return to work after the summer break, it’s also a chance to catch up with your favourite colleagues, swap holiday stories, compare your tans, compliment each other on your new look or new clothes (see points 3 and 4), and swap details of the great restaurants, bars, hotels and things to do that you discovered while you were away, either with your partner or as a family. There’s nothing better than starting off the last quarter of the year in a team where everyone is raring to go! Store all of your videos and photos on the Orange customer space, using the “My Content Online” service to share them with your colleagues. They are stored in the cloud, so you’ll be able to access them from your desk.
- Your children are bound to learn a lot during this new school year, and those heading off to high school are going to discover the joys of being in lots of different classes and trying new subjects, such as foreign languages. You can also take this opportunity to learn to ballroom dance, play the guitar, go to the theatre, brush up on your French, learn new IT skills, gain a deeper understanding of what you do at work, or give up some of your time to try to make the world a better place, using the “Do Some Good” application.
- If, despite all these arguments, you remain unconvinced and still yearn for your Aquafit class in the sea, your beach volleyball parties, taking a siesta under the palm trees, playing games with friends, your festive dinners that went on into the early hours, and you want to look back on the best bits of your summer, why not project a slideshow of your photos on to the living room wall? Remember, as you go back to work it’s also a great time to start planning your next holiday! Imagine the fun of skiing down the powdery slopes, or heading off to warmer climes while everyone else is wrapped up against the cold in jackets, scarves and boots. Make a list of what you enjoyed most from your recent holidays, take a map of the world and choose your next destination! Find our selection of ten essential apps for smart travelling.
You see, the return to school and work isn’t so bad, right? And if you have other reasons for why you like this time of year, feel free to add your ideas in the comments 
Wishing you all a smooth return to work and school!
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