What people in Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool Mail 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, ice creams, trips to the beach and more:

Pam Bunn: Give my 84 year old parents massive hugs & kisses! Fortunately they live close by, but have only seen them through their glass porch since early March when I drop groceries off. I think a lot of the elderly have found it harder than the younger generation to adapt and understand this due to less media exposure. Can't wait till we're at the point where the risk is minimal and can safely be in close contact ❤️

Jennifer Douglas: Get straight in the car and go to Whitby for the day or hamsterly Forrest a lovely day out with my family

Angela Scott: Go see my grandchildren for some dearly missed hugs then organise a family party to celebrate. And appreciate the simple things in life a great deal more.

Gillian Boreland: Go swimming, sit on the beach, go the countryside have more time with family and friends and get my health back on track

Julie Bradley: Get me hair nails and tan done...I'm proud of how well I've dealt with it so gonna treat myself..😂😂😂

Karren Carter: If it’s sunny and not a work day! Spend the day at the beach with my kids, mum and dad and take my niece for blue ice cream!

Lorraine Wildberg: Get my daughter home then go make my Mam a cup of tea and watch tipping point and the chase together...cant wait x

Julie Waterman Kelly: Go the see my kids and grandkids and give them the biggest hugs, have my grandkids over for a sleepover so their parents can have their long awaited night out

Sharon Foster: Well as I'm in isolation and can b till june. Giving my husband a massive hug 2 say thank u for been by my side while I've been having chemo. The next thing is giving all my grandkids hugs n kisses also my sisters who I'm missing so much

Gary Carter: See my beautiful daughter and grandchildren and say a prayer to our wonderful health services and all services who helped them god bless them all

Amanda Coleman: Wrap my arms around my family tell them how much i love them take my grandchildren to the park then a family friends party i could cry thinking about this day cant wait x

Sandra Porritt: Can’t wait to hug all my grandchildren ive missed them so much and to see my elderly parents, its hard times when we cant meet up with close family, but so grateful they are all ok.

Danielle Lawson: Be with my son and partner again. Me working could potentially lead to me giving them the virus so we're currently living separately. The first thing I do will be to hug my 2 year old💙

Mary May: Never take anything or anyone for granted ever agen life is so precious and see my daughter and grandkids and son and give them the biggest hug ever as i carnt go to there house and stand at the window as they all live up at Newcastle 😭🌈♥️👏

Traci Thompson: Go and visit me Nana Iris, it's great to speak to her on the phone but god I miss her face ❤

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