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

Lockdown On a Dull Day

It’s a cold and wet morning, I’d put away the porridge and my long sleeve jumpers thinking summer was here, what a shock to the system to fi...

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I’m Here Again

It’s intriguing to see how we are all coping in our different ways. It never makes any sense to me that some days seem a lot longer than oth...

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Joseph’s Story

HI, I’m Joseph’s teacher. I am sunmitting this video because I like the mixture of emotions he shares.   Thanks Michelle

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Sharon’s Story- When the World Broke       

Time to stand up  be counted  Do your bit for humanity  Speak to your friends by text,   Keep your children in & safe.    BUT STAY...

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Mel’s Story

Prior to pandemic a few years ago I was diagnosed with a case of postpartum psychosis and admitted to a mother and baby unit in another boro...

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Celebrations at St Nicholas’ and St Mary’s Churches

Celebrations at St Nicholas’ and St Mary’s Churches

During Lockdown some of our church members have celebrated some significant events but not exactly in the way they had planned. Dot and Harr...

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Covid, Covid Go Away!

Covid, Covid Go Away!

First my Grandad next my Mum, Covid Covid your so dumb! Our whole house is in isolation, and the whole world is affected by this situation....

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Covid Blues Poem

Covid is bad, Covid makes me sad, Not seeing my Nan and Grandad makes me mad! So fed up of staying in, Missing my school friends, its really...

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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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