Keep smiling, just one smile can make all the difference.
Shamila, Teacher at Old Park Primary School
Covid has made me appreciate the little things in life!
Ami’s Cafe, West Bromwich
Who knew I’d feel so eager to return to work
Shelter Charity Shop, West Bromwich
It will soon be a Wonderful World
Elaine, Wednesbury
Our Scouting will carry on its Adventure
Paul, Wednesbury
Remembering those we have lost and use their wisdom, ‘they live in me’
Nicola, Wednesbury
The world is a crazy place, go be crazy and enjoy it
Matthew, Tipton
Peace
Melissa, Wednesbury
Always stop and take a moment to look at how far you’ve come.
Emma, West Bromwich
Love and hope
Jacqueline, Oldbury
Smile
Larry, Oldbury
Take notice of the natural beauty that surrounds us
Lorraine, West Bromwich
I might actually miss the quieter pace of life.
Ami’s Cafe, West Bromwich
Slow down and enjoy the present.
Sarah, Sandwell College
My bra is alien to me
Shelter Charity Shop, West Bromwich
Can’t wait to interact with others again
Jeet Kreation, West Bromwich
Lockdown belly is real!
Shelter Charity Shop, West Bromwich
Be kind to your mind!
Beccy, Creative Therapy Manager at Murray Hall Community Trust
Remember! Things will get back to ‘normal’
Ami’s Cafe, West Bromwich
If life is a book we shouldn’t turn back the pages but carry on remembering what we’ve read.
Bryan, Sandwell Museums Painting Group
Having a meal out with family and friends is very missed!
Shelter Charity Shop, West Bromwich
We will never take this world for granted again.
Patricia, Sandwell Museums Painting Group
Working in the community in Sandwell is a privilege.
Alison, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
My colleagues are my second family, I’ve missed them as I’ve missed my first family
Shelter Charity Shop, West Bromwich
Volunteering for the mass vaccination program keeps me sane in lockdown!
Shelter Charity Shop, West Bromwich
I hate lockdown but at least I’m with my family.
Bubble 3, Holyhead Primary School
Keep smiling, keep plodding on. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
John, Sandwell Museums Painting Group
After loneliness comes the joy of dancing, laughing and spending time with friends.
Sandra, Sandwell Visually Impaired
Lockdown sleep problems
Shelter Charity Shop, West Bromwich
Freedom, family and friends, cherish them all
Dave, Sandwell Museums
Be glad to get back to work, I’ve missed my colleagues!
Shelter Charity Shop, West Bromwich
43 muscles to frown. 17 to smile. Take it easy
Alex, Sandwell Museums
The stuff that really matters is what connects us together.
Anne, Sandwell Museums
Keep talking and brew up!
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Hope, love, peace & your dreams can never be ‘locked down’
Eve, Teacher at Old Park Primary School
I wish I could be with my friends at school.
Bubble 3, Holyhead Primary School
To embrace, so tight, all whom I love … can’t wait!
Emma, Sandwell Hospital
Can’t wait to hug my grandchildren again. I miss them so much
Ann, West Bromwich
Slow down, everyone is on their own paths. Be kind to yourself!
Sabrina, Smethwick
Enjoy not having to rush around everywhere and be in touch with those that mean the most.
Anita, Tipton
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass it’s about learning to sing in the rain.
Louise, West Bromwich
Bye bye lockdown. Family here I come.
Bubble 3, Holyhead Primary School
Always remember to book online shopping slots early and order plenty of toilet roll because you never know.
Helen, Sandwell Museums Painting Group
A night on the sofa is sometimes what you need!
Laura, Discover Sandwell
Take in every amazing view you see and lock it in your mind’s eye.
Jane, Sandwell Museums
Can’t wait for date night Wednesdays
Ami’s Cafe, West Bromwich
Love, hold hands, smile and breathe it all in!
Nicola, Sandwell Museums
I’m grateful for my faith. It helped give me hope
Mary, Lead Chaplain for SWB NHS Trust
Forget about the cinema, family comes first all the time
Bubble 3, Holyhead Primary School
Be kind, keep talking and just do things while you can
Catherine M, Sandwell Museums
Push yourself to switch off and enjoy the nice, simple things. Be present in the present, don’t sweat the small stuff and keeping going! You’ve got this!
Sophie, Smethwick
Stop! Stop, let’s just be still and take a minute to realise that everything you’ve been looking for is already there within you.
Tracey, Smethwick
Forget these things daily; the place, the time, how busy you are, how lazy you feel, how you look, how you don’t look and what you haven’t got.
Remember these things daily; the people around you, the time you have to share, how happy you feel, how beautiful the world is and everything you have in it
Sharna, Wednesbury
Turn a negative into a positive. Look after yourself first and remember life is never forever, so learn to be understanding and appreciative.
Sheila, West Bromwich
We got through this so the sky in is limits from now on!
Mr Wynne, Holyhead Primary Academy
Well done! You have survived covid 19
Marian, Rowley Regis
I survived lockdown
Margaret, Tipton
Happiness is for everyone
Rakhee, Wednesbury
Bye bye lockdown. Family here I come.
Bubble 3, Holyhead Primary School
We will hug again
Julia, Smethwick
A night on the sofa is sometimes what you need!
Laura, Discover Sandwell
A playful soul doesn’t grow old but a soul will grow old when it stops being playful.
Samantha, Smethwick
Can’t wait for date night Wednesdays
Ami’s Cafe, West Bromwich