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Lockdown life: “lockdown gave me some freedom”

I was 14 when lockdown started, and I was happy. I lived in a lovely big house with a big garden surrounded by fields and friendly neighbours, so I really had everything to keep me occupied, or so I...

Lockdown life – Life on the frontline at Bedford’s vaccination centres

One volunteer, based at the vaccination hub at Bedford Heights on Manton Lane, sends this report from the front line in the fight against the virus. If you ever needed evidence...

Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Anxiety

Lockdown life: In this honest and personal account, Sam Filipczak, talks about his struggles with anxiety, how the pandemic is affecting his golf academy business, and how if anyone wants a chat...

Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Part seven

Lockdown life: Jill and Tony tell us how their 60th wedding anniversary plans have been put on hold and they face another significant challenge. We’ve been together for so many years...

Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Part six

Lockdown life: Tm Burns talks about how he has set up an online “virtual” choir for anyone who wants to sing together over the lockdown. It’s a free initiative with optional donations, and 50%...

Submit your lockdown memories for Higgins museum COVID-19 project

Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Part five

Bedfordians have been sharing their experiences of the coronavirus ‘lockdown’. Giving emotional but also heart-warming insights into their experiences as we face the coronavirus...

Lockdown life: Bank holiday photos show a deserted Bedford

With the gorgeous weather this Easter bank holiday weekend you would imagine Bedford to be full of people making the most of the sunshine and time off. But that wasn't the case...

Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Part four

As the coronavirus ‘lockdown’ continues, Bedfordians have been sharing their experiences of prolonged isolation and the impact this new 'normal' us having on them. In this chapter local film...

Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Part three

As the coronavirus 'lockdown continues, Bedfordians have been sharing their experiences. Some emotional, some heart-warming all honest insights into how our neighbours are experiencing...

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