Lockdown, Day 28

Our third lockdown appears to be creating such difficulties for all the world's inhabitants, writes Thelma Kenna. Indeed the social media and daily news headlines doesn't always necessarily help one's already frightened and emotional state of mind. Will it ever end?

So many people have been affected in so many different ways and each individual appears to be doing what they need to do to get them from one day to the next.

Crafts and hobbies ... sports and exercise ... acts of kindness ... checking in on the most isolated in the community or daily walks have increased within the village and it's such a pleasure to say that we as a community have pulled together in the darkest of times to help each other out where we can.

I can't emphasis enough the work that has been occurring in the Valley in recent times, it has made the nature trail such a peaceful and uplifting experience which can be also taken for granted ...

It's a pity, though, about the litter from a minority at times with little consideration of the people whom clear up the mess with no recognition.

The emphasis with this Covid pandemic is all around frontline and essential workers, which I for one can't give enough credit to ... however within the village we also have essential workers who don't get half the credit I feel they deserve.

I've been capturing daily life in lockdown since March and today I captured this image which I would like to share ... our essential workers. 

Out in the cold, the rain and knee-deep in much digging and working ever so hard to make the trail a more enjoyable and more attractive experience for all who pass through it daily.

I would like the community to acknowledge and respect the work that goes on behind the scenes. Thank you, lads, for your endless hard work ... you deserve the recognition too.

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