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    Photographs of Hope - Tasha Illidge!

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    Inspirational photographs at a time of crisis, creating positivity for the future!

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    I choose this photo taken from a walk I went on with my partner George (we are isolating together). We walked up a massive hill and all we saw was beautiful greenery and the vast ocean.

    I am choosing this as I believe it represents a lot about the current state of the world with a positive message behind it. Everybody has a hill to climb, may it be this virus, the death of a loved one, a mental health issue or some other spiritual, mental or physical challenge. As we deal with this challenge just as we are climbing the hill, we are questioning why we even embarked on this journey in the first place, what’s the point? But when you get to the top and you see all this beauty you realise that with each mountain you climb you learn a little bit more about yourself and how well you adapt and overcome tragedies, you learn to go back to appreciating the simple things in life which are the blossoming of the flowers and the sound of the waves.

    More importantly you learn how we do not control nature, we are in fact a part of it, and we can learn so much from nature and how it deals with change. We are only small in this world, but we are strong and important, and we were born to adapt as the only thing that is certain is change. Keep things simple to find your happiness and give you encouragement to climb your mountains xx

    Tasha Illidge

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    Inspirational People - Laz Assiratti and Dave Kay!

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    Roaming Brit's first inspirational People are Laz Assiratti from Beddau in Wales and Dave Kay. Together they did a 24-hour DJ set, to help raise money for NHS charities. Laz and Dave began their mammoth session at 12pm on 18th April, finishing twenty-four hours later on 19th April. So far they have raised £3515.70 and donations are still coming in, including contributions from as far away as Spain and many more from  the UK.

    'Our aim was to raise as much money as we could for our incredibly hard-working emergency medical staff across the UK. EVERY SINGLE PENNY will be donated to the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal, supporting the vital NHS and key workers both in your community and nationwide at this time of need.'

    Laz

    #nhs #nhsdisco
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    Laz and Dave were nominated by Ms Emily Doe, for their outstanding work, raising money for NHS charities. Like many of us, Laz and Dave are doing their bit, to help our key workers at this time of need. With many countries in lockdown it is important to stay connected with friends, family and others all over the world, living their lives behind closed doors. Not only have these two guys raised money for the National Health Service, but they have also kept us entertained. A group of like-minded individuals, who under normal circumstances would be part of the clubbing scene up and down the country, have instead partied at their homes, on balconies, rooftops and in gardens!

    Laz and Dave turned their passion into a vision for helping our stretched NHS at its time of greatest need and should be commended for their hard work and generosity. We are indeed living through strange times, but it is heart-warming to see so many people reacting in a positive and constructive way, as they adjust to living their lives privately, away from society. I would like to offer my congratulations to all of those who made the 'Disco For The NHS' happen and show my appreciation by publishing these few short words in support of their fund-raising efforts!

    Well done lads!


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    Please remember you can still donate to 'Disco For The NHS' by clicking on the blue NHS button above. This will take you to the Just Giving page. If you know of any 'Coronavirus Heroes' you wish to include in Roaming Brit's 'Inspirational People' please contact me on 07999663360 or email lukemartin.jones@gmail.com!
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    Photographs of Hope - Carrie-Anne Reeds!

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    Inspirational photographs at a time of crisis, creating positivity for the future!

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    Sunrise each morning, start of a new day, a day closer to the world hopefully being a calmer place.

    Each day there is still sunrise/sunset, the stars shine bright at night  and the flowers are still growing beautifully. I’m thankful for the people that still work, either in NHS, post, delivery and supermarkets but more personally thankful for my lovely family for making me smile even though we can not be in the same room in person at the moment. Their sense of humour, kindness and thoughtfulness makes it all little easier to cope with, same goes for my lovely friends. Thank goodness for technology, Internet, video and phone, and also forever thankful for the gifts of my constant loyal companions, my beautiful pets, I simply have no words but just -

    Thank You.

    Carrie-Anne Reeds
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    Photographs of Hope - Luke Martin-Jones!

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    Inspirational photographs at a time of crisis, creating positivity for the future!

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    This recent photograph of Her Majesty The Queen, taken in Piccadilly Circus is my photograph of hope. I have always had affection, respect and admiration for Queen Elizabeth, believing strongly in the work she does as our Head of State. The Coronavirus pandemic is a crisis like no other, never seen in my lifetime and a situation that every person is finding difficult to comprehend. As I look at the photograph above, I am reminded of a lady who has lived through many life changing events - The Second World War, the first man on the Moon, 09/11 and now this, just four occasions when we learnt just how fragile life on Earth really is. Humans have made many advances, even during my short life, but we are also vulnerable to threats that can cause profound changes in the way we live our lives.

    The Queen has been a constant in my life, someone who has always been there and her words of wisdom have always resonated with my sense of belonging. It has been two weeks since Her Majesty spoke to the nation, capturing the public mood and expressing her gratitude to everyone who is helping us get through these terrible, dark days. Once again The Queen spoke for all of us, as she looked forward to a time, when we will see each other again and drew on her own experiences to share a deeply personal statement, giving everyone hope for the future.

    Queen Elizabeth is the glue that holds all of us together as a country, her words captivate the public in a way no others could. Her sense of duty, longevity, dignity and determination in the face of this deadly virus, that has the potential to Wreak havoc on all our lives, is a benchmark for every man, woman and child to live up to. I was absorbed in her words and inspired by her leadership, lifting me from a low point, even if it was for just a short moment.

    As I, along with you, muddle through these tenebrous weeks and months, I am grateful for the guidance and direction from a Monarch who has lived 94 years. Without her contribution to public life  this country would be poorer and life would be harder. The Queen may well be just a figurehead to some, but she is also the Mother of the nation and the bond that illuminates the way towards better more congenial times!
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    Photographs of Hope - Mandy Thompsett!

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    Inspirational photographs at a time of crisis, creating positivity for the future!

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    Looking forward to being able to spend time with the people in this picture all together again! It’s what keeps me going. Love them all so much before this happened but now value them and the power of our love and respect for each other even more. Xx

    Mandy Thompsett

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    Photographs of Hope - Maria Louise Elms!

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    Inspirational photographs at a time of crisis, creating positivity for the future!

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    This is Anna  and my self remaining positive and looking after our local community, while still delivering a first class service under great pressure. xx

    Maria Louise Elms

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