not Looking forward to the lockdown easing

All those intending to be like greyhounds out of the traps will be the next wave of infection.
As long as my family are safe and well I will be in no hurry to put myself out there.

Exactly Hetty if we are retired we are lucky in being able to continue with the lockdown if we want to. Of course we worry about our children and grandchildren who have the be out there especially if they need to use public transport. But there will be safety measures in place everywhere and we'll eventually get used to it.

Lockdown isn't exactly lifting, the slogan is changing to 'Stay Alert, Control the Virus, Save lives'.

No real change, garden centres (those not open anyway for DIY) will open on Wednesday with social distancing, and probably only one household member in at a time, so long queues at first.
Those who can't work from home, the furloughed, will be encouraged to go back to work, which will mean more cars on the road as public transport will be busier and people will avoid it.
And there will be no limit on how long you can go out to exercise, but you must stay local, no trips out to beauty spots.
I hope that will see the end of police moving on those who have stopped to rest, and will permit households having socially distanced picnics. We have to get people stuck inside flats out into the fresh air.

I am not terrified of going out. I will wear a mask to offer some small protection to others, I will keep my distance, and I will enjoy the sunshine and the walks. This is a lovely time of year and I don't want to miss it.

It is a sad fact that older people taken into hospital very quickly become institutionalised, used to having everything done for them, and cannot cope with release. We have had 7 weeks of a very restricted way of life, and many will be reluctant, or finding it very difficult to move on.

‘Letting Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales create their own way’ ?

Lock down is not being lifted. Shops are not going to be opened up We will be lucky if garden centres are opened. The government have always said it will be a little at a time Nobody will be forcing you to go out Why panic?

No I'm looking forward to visiting all my family who live 100miles away. We used to visit once a month or every 3 weeks. Sometimes they would come to us. All have been very careful in keeping to the rules so will be safe.

Some people haven't been observing the current guidance, I hate to think what they will be doing when the restrictions are eased.

I think I will stay this way thank you, no racing around, husband does the shopping I could live this way forever

no not dreading it,, wish the virus would go away! I will stay with online shopping,

what I do want is to be able to go out more than once, and to see my family..

well church is out of the question it would seem, and that, for me includes the get togethers we had during the week..

so this next step is not going to do anything for me, save reduce the panic, and need to get out...

I am concerned about those that have to go to work,

Not dreading it, not wanting it, but resigned to it eventually happening.
I echo the first few posters.
Loving the peace and quiet.

Whilst we are all waiting to see what Boris has to say this evening, my question would be why does he have very special slots and only appears when there is an apparent announcement when all other leaders across the country do the daily briefing themselves. Come on Boris you wanted the job step up and show us you can do it.

Yes, me!
I think it's far too soon.
Yes like others I miss my friends and family.... So I'm staying at home and looking forward to Christmas..... Maybe! Too many unknowns for me to chose to become another statistic.

My husband and me stood still for 3 minutes yesterday staring up at a vapour trail of an aircraft..... we haven’t seen one for over two weeks.....the police helicopter which is buzzing over our district 3-4 times a day is NOT missed at all.... but the best thing is the ambulance sirens , which have made my blood freeze, have nearly disappeared over the past week.....I’m just thankful one of them hasn’t been for me. Yet!

The lock down has been a time to reflect, I like this new life, apart from missing children, grandchildren... love the slow pace and makes me want to get out of this rat race and move somewhere quieter and enjoy nature.... don’t want to go back

I'm not looking forward to returning to work only to be infected with covid 19.

Willow, thats exactly what worries me. People going back to their old 'unclean' bad habits. Nothing will be normal. I just hope good hand hygiene doesn't fall by the wayside and some folk now have no idea about social distancing. This virus aint going anywhere. Places will end up packed and if people drop/forget these practices, we will end up back where we started. As it is this weekend shows us just how some people don't bother.

Surely anyone in their right mind would not want to be stuck indoors for the foreseeable future.

Once the death rate slows down, hopefully we can relax a little more.

We must try to reastablish some semblance of normality, for sanity’s sake, if nothing else.

We have all been brainwashed into staying in. When the time comes to re-emerge, grab it and go forward.
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I'm not sure how they can send workers back without first reopening schools. Anyway that doesn't affect me.

I like how quiet it is, like an old fashioned Sunday every day! I do miss meeting friends in a coffee shop though, but think it unlikely they'll be able to open yet.

I am swinging between wanting to stay at home and feeling cocooned, and desperately wanting the restrictions to be (safely) lifted. Not because I want to rush out and do everything, but I want to have the choice whether or not to do these things.

In all honesty, apart from desperately wanting to see the family, which will absolutely be the first thing I will do, I don't think I will be in a hurry to do anything. I fear I am becoming institutionalised.

I was always someone who said I could never ever work from home, as I would be too distracted and be having a quick peek at the TV, or putting washing on, or running a duster over etc. I was the last of our team to stop going into the office every day.

But actually, since setting myself up in my son's old bedroom, I find that working from home suits me far better than being in the office - where I actually get distracted . I will find it a wrench to have to finally return to being based in the office. I think I will be wary of working closely with colleagues again.

Yes, dreading it because we're not ready, there are still too many deaths per day for it to be safe yet. But can't wait for crowds again. I miss people! I miss my daughter. I miss my grandson, who hasn't a clue who I am anymore And miss, miss, miss going to football matches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I completely agree with you. It has been a peaceful and thoroughly enjoyable interlude, but we have all been so fortunate in our family to stay virus free. I really worry that lockdown will be lifted too soon.

I`m with you Ginster.
Dreading going back to normal tbh.
The only thing i miss is my family.

I agree Chewbacca- we all need to plan and have things to look forward to and HUG family and friends again

NZ lockdown has been a lot stricter than hours, take aways are only just allowed whereas we have had them for several weeks.

I can't wait for restrictions to end.
I want my life back!
DH needs to get back to work as he is like a bear with a sore head & has started all sorts of 'projects' around the house-none of which I wanted & I rather doubt any will get finished.
I want to see my DGC & have coffee & a natter with friends.
Yoga will take place in a hall with friends & not alone over a Zoom broadcast. Followed by coffee & a chat.
The only benefit is my garden is looking great!