21 20 I think the financial support has been good – but there should be a department set up to help those people who have fallen through the cracks Anon, 2020 I wish the rules were clearer and people just stuck to the rules. 1918 Spanish flu had 4 peaks let’s not let this happen now Nik Maton, 2020 I think it’s been incredibly to see our community come together. Lots of volunteering and generosity of spirit as well as funding to help others. Aldershot needs to carry this on if we can. Ensuring we look after the vulnerable. Anon, 2020 I got to understand the power of prayers better Dure-Ajum Ahmad, 2020 Online survey, 2020/ 2021 The pandemic has touched all our lives and, as part of Conversations with Aldershot, I found collecting different experiences of this universal event such a unique idea. I was especially interested that opportunity would be given to people whose voices may not always be heard. We started the project during lockdown and over the two years have seen life get pretty much back to normal. The CWA group has been important tome during that time as a regular part of my life, through highs and lows, sharing our perspectives on everything happening. I don’t consider myself a natural in art as I’mmore comfortable writing. But with such a supportive group and help from guest artists, I’ve foundmyself learning and getting out of my comfort zone to produce sound pieces with film and poetry. Hearing different viewpoints fromaround Aldershot has been a privilege, as has collecting them together, and I really hope people continue to learn how lockdown was for others. It’s good to know the project is becoming a permanent record of the thoughts and stories of the people of our increasingly diverse town, turning into a lovely legacy for future generations. Sameea Jonnud CWA Collaboration Group
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