Our stories

Take a look at the stories that have been collected – and get inspiration to submit your own! Find out more about this project

Gillian’s Story

I now feel I am controlling my anxiety to some degree and surviving Covid has proven I am strong, and the fear of something can actually be worse than the thing itself.

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Spring

Spring

I wanted to share pics taken in my garden over lockdown with the lovely spring weather we have had. It gave me a great lift to see nature co...

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Bramble Bush

Bramble Bush

I took this Photograph of a Bramble/Blackberry Bush Flower 14th June 2020 in the Littlewoods Stockbridge Village. I love the look and the sm...

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We All Came Together and Look Where It’s Led

When we get through this, what will we see? A big family gathering Maybe a drunk party….or 3   Again visiting care homes To see my Nann...

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From Strength to Strength

From Strength to Strength

The virus has taught a lot of people how life can change in an instant and it’s on that note that I feel Knowsley will carry on going from strength to strength.

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Helping at the Southdene Commo

Helping at the Southdene Commo

The Covid viruses has had a huge effect on my physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, especially with the restrictions put in place. I was...

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Samuel ‘s Story

Samuel ‘s Story

The shelves were empty. The shelves were bare. But still Danny the dinosaur and I had a smile to share.

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World, I Still Love You

Since I’ve last been to church, We’ve found another way to search, For the lost, the sad and broken, So that they might hear Gods love still...

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Street Bingo

Street Bingo

I started volunteering with Innovate Volunteering after retirement, nearly 2 years ago. I had been in the same job for 30 years and was eage...

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My Furlough Experience

My Furlough Experience

This is my Corona story. I remember watching the News, the story about those people coming home from China and being taken on a coach to Arr...

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When The Unrest Lifts

When The Unrest Lifts

What we remember will be a lesson for all.. Our strength that carried us when we thought we would fall..

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