What people in South Shields are most looking forward to when the lockdown ends

It’s important to stress that current lockdown measures don’t look set to be lifted anytime soon, and it’s crucial we stick to government guidelines to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

There may also be a period of time for things to return to normality, but there are still plenty of things to be positive about.

We asked readers on our Shields Gazette Facebook page what they are must looking forward to when restrictions have been lifted, and many people were quick to respond.

Here are some of the replies which included family reunions, eating out, haircuts and more:

Lorraine Thompson: ‘Head straight to Sunderland Royal Hospital to visit my 80 year old poorly Mam & also say thank you to all the NHS staff who have cared for her during this distressing time . Last visit was lockdown evening’

Crystal Burns Purdy: ‘Get my mum to meet me and my son at the beach and give her the biggest hug ever’

Ron Galloway: ‘Get my family together and praise The Lord that he looked after us and brought us back together safe and sound. Then just get on with our daily routines back to work and be grateful for what we have.’

John Nicholson: ‘Get a haircut,beard trim,new phone and a carvery’

Steph Roberts: ‘Give all my nearest and dearest the biggest hug ever, especially my oldest son who has had to move out due to him being high risk and the chance of him becoming severely ill xxx’

Joanne Bennett: ‘Go out for a Sunday lunch at local pub. Myself and elderly man I care for was his highlight of the week. So he's missing that. Bless him. Oh and his pint of IPA beer lol.’

Stuart Wells: ‘Have a family reunion with my dad & his family. I live alone so I’ve not been able to visit any of my parents or family since this pandemic started.’

Bev Nelson: ‘Take my dog for two walks and get coffee’

Christine Bonar: ‘Go to see my daughter & grandaughter and get big hugs then to mams and mother-in-law who have been on there own through this awful’ time and give them a massive hug then to see Mam & dad, Brother & nieces. Then the rest of our family. Then one massive party with all the family ❤️xx

Phillip Gripton: ‘Take the fiencee out for a meal sick and tired of cooking’

Sue Bloomfield: ‘See my son, then visit relatives, in particular the housebound. The ones in lockdown 365 days a year. Then carry on as normal but still taking care as virus will not have disappeared.’

Vikki Williams: ‘Be grateful that we all listened to the advice and still here ... can’t wait to live normally...buying clothes eating out take my daughter to dancing plan a trip away ♥️🌈🙂 bk to work normally routine!!!’

Tom Martin: ‘Go visit my parents and give them a big hug. I'd like to think that virtually every family or person with close friends they've not seen since this began, that is suffering from seperation from them would be doing the same with their family members and friends.’

Melissa Beattie: ‘Give my boyfriend the biggest hug ever. It's been 4 weeks since I've seen him and probably alot longer til I actually get to.’Then I'm gonna take my kids to see his kids because they're asking for them every day, they really don't understand what's going on 😔

Stephanie Fulcher: ‘See family if weather is as nice as it has been a bbq or two’

Vivien Garrett: ‘Going to give my 3granddaughters the biggest hugs and still stay safe till I feel happy to go and do what I want but I think it will take a long while even after lockdown is over still wouldn't feel safe’

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