South Tyneside says thank you to those who have helped them during coronavirus lockdown

We asked Gazette readers to tell us about someone who has helped them – whether it’s a neighbour, friend or someone else they know – during the difficult times of late.

Many of you got in touch via our Shields Gazette Facebook page, sending thank you messages to those who have delivered essential items, sent positive messages or gone out of their way to help out.

Here are some of your messages of thanks for those who deserve a shout out:

Geordie Bell: “The manager of Conifer Lodge Bill Malcolm posted notes though all the doors of the bungalows saying if you need anything from the shops just call him and he and his team will help in any way possible thank you it means a lot and also my daughter and son-in-law who have been great.”

Linda Collier: “Kerry Suzanne Anderson has shopped for us twice a week for the last 12 weeks. Our daughter is the best!”

Pauline Ross: “A lovely lady over the road, Kayleigh, who dropped things off for me and cooked me a beautiful beef stew. Thank you.”

Gillian Mckenzie: “Blake Robson has been going round South Tyneside housing estates singing to the community in the streets and gardens, he’s amazing and deserves a shout out.”

Jackie Pitchford: “Thank you to Kathryn Moore and Barbara Chadderton who come and check on me nearly every day, certainly Miss Moore for my daily checkups by phone too. Thank you both.”

Eileen Lynn: “Nico and Taz for all the work they do for our community.”

Joanne Seago: “Linda Cooper, James Crozier Melissa Santos and Alex, who all helped when we were in isolation, helped with shopping and dog walking.”

Patricia Flanagan: “My beautiful daughter going for my shopping plus bringing lots of goodies could not have managed without her my amazing daughter Samantha Hardy.”

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