Over February half term I wanted to interview people about their experience during this pandemic. I took photographs of these people outside their home and they answered a few questions I had to ask. Below are the responses of these individuals.

Christopher & Jennifer

Name & Job Title:

Christopher (former project manager and consultant)

Have You Been Working Or Furloughed?

I am retired so have not been affected by this.

What Was Your First Lockdown (March 2020) Experience Like?

The first lockdown was not too bad because it was something new. We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather where we, like many others completed some DIY around the home. We found things to do and just got on with it.

What Were Your First Thoughts Of COVID-19?

I was watching the news more frequently and became concerned when it started spreading rapidly through Italy and then making its way through Europe.

What Has Your Third Lockdown (January 2021) Experience Been Like?

This lockdown has not been so good. Where the weather is horrible we cannot go out and do things like cycling. Where is it very cold we are always indoors.

What Are Your Current Thoughts On COVID-19.

I wish it would all be over with. The government needs to make a plan so that things can be sorted and everyone can go back to some form of normality.

What Are You Doing For Our Own Well-Being?

I do occasionally go out for walks and do have the odd drink of red wine.

Name & Job

Jennifer (former PA)

Have You Been Working Or Furloughed?

I am retired so have not been affected by this, but we are grateful that our finances have not changed and if anything, the lockdowns have allowed us to save some money.

What Was Your First Lockdown (March 2020) Experience Like?

My first lockdown wasn’t too bad. The weather was really nice and we are fortunate enough to have a lovely garden. We spent most of our time sat outside or going for walks with our daily 1-hour exercise allowance, however, I did miss the outside company.

What Were Your First Thoughts Of COVID-19?

I didn’t understand why the government didn’t pick up on the virus sooner. I thought to myself ‘how has it got to this?’ ‘How has it got to a lockdown?’

What Has Your Third Lockdown (January 2021) Experience Been Like?

This has been the worst of the three lockdowns we’ve had because the weather is so cold. We are sat indoors all day. I do go to the supermarkets just as a way to get out of the house. The days are going by but it’s very boring.

What are your current thoughts on COVID-19.

I am more optimistic with the roll out of the vaccine. The numbers appear to be dropping but am still unsure if what we are hearing on the news is the whole truth.

What are you doing for our own well-being?

I like to watch TV series and am grateful for Netflix. I do Pilates online for fitness and I do try to go out for walks when the weather is dry.