It's Gone Viral

Exercise

Shopping

Work

Social distancing signs in the supermarket.

All working from home is getting a bit cramped.

Ben, Shaun,Amie and Sarah

The good thing is that at least I can spend more time on book translations and writing my own one with the little help I can get from the fluffy fella named KitKat. Rado

when you look on the city centre, you are getting just sad (St Georges' Hall was taken at 5pm in the old rush hours) to see how empty it is now. Rado

Isla says "The virus cant get me up here". Michelle

Skype meeting interrupted by daylight through the curtains, I want to go out!

Dan doing exercise with Joe Wicks. Michelle

Isla and Dan doing exercise with Joe Wicks. Michelle

All non essential shops closed across the country.

People using face masks as a precaution.

No bread at the local supermarket.

Local parks have Covid-19 warnings on the gates.

Home exercise guide in the national newspapers.

Once a day exercise keeping me sane. Shaun

"I managed to find some toilet roll after days of searching." Ben

"I miss this place." Shaun

Amie and Sarah take part in an online yoga session.

Prime Minister sent a letter to every household to explain the situation, which cost millions.

All non essential shops closed across the country.

Quiz time on Zoom every Sunday.

Makeshift social distancing lines in the supermarket.

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I try to log-into my laptop but our VPN won’t let me in because there are too many users – this is going to be an issue with so many people working from home. The work Whatsapp group is busy with colleagues complaining they can’t get on.

My son comes and sits next to me so he can “work like mummy” and logs into MyMaths. Awkward moment when he asks for help and I have to admit I don’t understand key Stage Two Maths but he works it out for himself - proud mummy moment.

I crack on with proofreading the reports until I am needed to break up a fight. My son has stolen his sister’s castanets that we brought back from Benidorm and World War III has broken out upstairs. Blood has been spilled.

My boss keeps sending me bad dad jokes to cheer me up – they’re getting worse…. Greggs are delivering all their pasties by drone – it’s a bit pie in the sky…

While shopping in Tesco I am made to follow arrows around the store in a one way system. A man is kicking off at the check-out because he’s trying to buy 18 bottles of wine but only allowed three…

Many shelves are bare – no fresh meat or veg – just rubbish soups like pea and ham. Bleurgh…

Michelle

"Our last outing to a public space – my daughter Isla and I ventured to Calderstones Park on mother’s day to enjoy the sunshine and first signs of spring." Michelle

constant bad news is making me anxious

We have been drinking lots of wine during lockdown. We would write comments on the labels about things that seemed significant on that day. Ben,Shaun,Amie,Sarah

Nature had a way of putting me at ease and making me think everything will be ok.

Michelle trying to find ways to amuse the kids during lockdown, "today we’re baking a chocolate cake."

Getting out in the fresh air was essential for my mental health.

Isolation Day 15

That Bitch Carole Baskin #checkthemeatgrinder.

I saw this birthday message on the Crosby Beach on my daily walk.

Dan and his Dad build a bird table while he’s off school.

Someone leaves Michelle a little parcel on her front doorstep to cheer her up.

Isla took part in a drink and draw event, she enjoyed drawing I enjoyed drinking. Michelle

The virtual Grand National was an interesting event. Betting profits went to charity.

Rainbow picture seen through my window, a sign of hope, and support for NHS.

Isolation Day 27

Easter Sunday. Easter Eggs are essential right!

Sandcastles on the beach seen on my daily walk. A sign that life goes on.

Having time to sit around the table having a drink and a chat.

We have all been taking part in a family quiz on a Sunday night.

Ben, Shaun, Amie and Sarah have been playing boardgames and cards to fill the time.

Wildlife have been venturing into quiet city streets. Porpoise have been spotted in the River Mersey, and a deer has been seen on Crosby Beach.

A board setting out daily tasks and films and series to watch.

Oil prices have crashed and petrol has fallen below £1 per litre.

Isolation Day 7

F**K Covid 19 - Ant Middleton

Shaun and Sarah have been baking bread and pizza.

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There is a knock on the door but when I go to answer it there’s nobody there but a parcel has been left by the Corona fairy on my doorstep with wine, books and magazines – a perfect self-isolation pack. Really cheers me up

It’s brilliant how people are sharing lots of ideas of how to entertain, educate and socialise virtually.

Emotional moment at 8pm when all the neighbours pop out onto their doorsteps and clap and cheer all the NHS workers. I think there’s something in my eye…

Last night there was a virtual pub quiz and tonight one of my colleagues is hosting an online Drink and Draw art class via Zoom so we can explore our creative sides while socialising over a glass of wine so I’m looking forward to that.

I’m feeling much more relaxed about this whole lockdown scenario. It’s amazing how quickly you adapt to the situation and it’s actually quite nice not to have to go out but just focus on home and family plus the weather has been lovely. Now is the perfect time to get those jobs done that you never get round to doing and to reconnect and spend time with your family.

Michelle

I bought a Kora (African harp) just the week before lockdown and am trying to learn to play it during lockdown.

Steve Strachan