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Not just postponed, cancelled any idea of flights for the past 4 years and will go on doing so. Although Covid is in the forefront of our minds we mustn't forget the need to rescue the planet from the damage we've inflicted on it. We live on a beautiful island, why not appreciate what we have on our own doorstep?

No, not really but it's all we have so guess it's better than nothing.

Absolutely not! We need to rid the world of plastic not encourage people to use more. I could no longer manage the small lawn so have had the garden hard landscaped. I have lots of small trees in pots to try to help the environment, lavender and buddleia to attract bees and butterflies and an insect hotel built with the help of my grandchildren.

We were warned months ago that the next big wave would come in October so can't understand why so many changes and easing up of rules keep taking place. We should still be in lockdown, vulnerable people such as myself should still be shielding and schools and uni's should not have resumed yet. The government talks about putting Covid Marshalls on the streets, we already have soldiers on the streets sleeping in doorways and begging for food. These guys are already military trained and desperate for a new start in life, So why don’t we go round the streets and offer these people the post of Covid Marshall, give them back some pride and a pay packet to get them back on their feet as the Government put them there in the first place. Maybe house them together so they can have a community where they understand each others PTSD and other active service related issues.

No but only because II already have it.

Neither, I've seen much of the world and am now discovering more of this beautiful country we live in. People seem to have forgotten about saving the planet with all the panic of Covid 19. They're as important as each other so we mustn't forget either.

Exactly how gullible are people? The tab is to be picked up by the treasury, but we the little people are going to pay eventually.

Far too occupied with productive interests than to spend my life in front of the television or the computer. More than 1 1/2 - 2 hours a day and my head goes into a fog.

National Middle Child Day? Another American invention the gullible are sucked in to. I'm the parent of three children who were all treated equally and grew up to lead happy, fruitful lives both in their careers and their private lives. If a middle (or first, or last) child doesn't feel as valued as their siblings, one has to ask - whose fault is that?

My office is at home so there's no escape!

I don't enjoy knowing that humans have encroached on their territory so they have to forage in built-up areas. People are selfish and greedy and we are putting up buildings day after day which destroys the countryside.

Yes, but only as long as 'in future' means during lockdown. I enjoy shopping around for value for my money and do like to see an item especially before making an expensive purchase.

I have no reason not to. Not had flu for many years since first having the vaccine and am very grateful indeed that out NHS still offers such a valuable service for free.

There is a place for both online and f2f consultations. Each should be triaged and directed to the appropriate method. Personally I've not had any difficulty with either and appreciate the system.

Under 30's have proved they can't behave or follow guidelines while we have done all we can to keep ourselves safe. Time to turn the tables so we can do our shopping while they have to stay home and mull over how selfish so many of them have been.

No as am still shielding and not inclined to put myself at risk by going to restaurants no matter how 'safe' the distancing is said to be.

No point as I don't drink.

Not keen to cruise. I've done 2 short and one longer, and I was bored. Confined to the boat for 2/3 days at a time, allowed off for 5/6 hours then back to the boat again. My holidays involve seeing a country off the beaten track, eating where the locals eat, keeping away from the tourist areas and so on. So nothing to do with Covid, I'm just a bit more adventurous than that.

I can't afford to shop on line. Special offers and reduced items, which I have to buy if I want to eat, aren't available on line. And the delivery charge could buy me a few days food if I shop in store. Add to that, I live in a quiet cul-de-sac so by going out even at quiet times I get to see people. Happy to wear a mask and take all other precautions so I can leave the house a couple of times a week.

We know nothing about the long term side effects of this vaccine, so I shan't be accepting it until it is proven not only successful but 100% safe in a few years time

It has to be a traditional book for me. There's nothing like the feel of a book in my hands, much more preferable to a headset covering my ears. Another advantage is when I fall asleep it's easier to find my place than it is trying to run back though 'virtual' pages to find where I was!

I always have the flu jab as I can't take risks with my health. Since being diagnosed with COPD some 14 years ago I've had 'the jab' and not once had flu. It may not be some some but I'm happy to continue having it.

This looks like the perfect answer to my dog drooling over my sauces, although they look so good I might end up drooling over his!

This sounds like a good read for a Summer's afternoon in the garden.

I should think this is the ideal gift for everyone who has, or knows someone who has, a garden. A lovely prize.

Pubs now opened, four youths got in a car while drunk and an innocent person sitting on a bench at the side of the road died. Oh, and the ambulance service was called out to drunks all weekend, exactly like it was before lockdown. I, and the majority of my friends, don't drink so we'll not be visiting a pub but will look out for drunks and not just at the weekends.

A daily stroll round my little garden every day to pull any weeds is all it needs. Stubborn ones are dug out with a weeding tool or if that doesn't work I go on the attack with boiling salt water. That's a very last resort though, I like instant results and it takes too long for them to die back. And not good for cats paws.

No. I love my home and have spent the last 18 years turning it into the little sanctuary it is today. It would have to be something far more drastic than a virus to make me move.

No. Why would anyone making this choice feel the need to explain themselves? On the other hand, do those who voted yes truly realise what they'd be doing to their bodies?

Jacinda Arden but we couldn't afford her!

Yes to my 2 great grandchildren. The grandchildren will get a money gift card, the adults will get a small present. If they're good ;-)

Having been shielding for the past 3 months I've grown to appreciate a new way to shop. I go on line, choose what I want and my family buys it for me using staff discount from the various stores they work for. Then I transfer the money to them and it's delivered to my door by very polite delivery people giving me time to do what I want, what could be better?!

Always too soon to have football!

I don't know if it's just me but I feel this poll is unnecessary under present circumstances. Absolutely not going abroad by plane again at any time. Anyone who thinks it's a good idea to do so for pleasure has no regard for the world we're privileged to live on as caretakers for future generations. Our own island has the most beautiful scenery, towns, villages and beaches which we don't take advantage of yet tourists flock here every year. What does that say? Staycations and spend local has to be the way forward.

I've always cooked from scratch, baked my own bread, cakes etc, so always a joy to eat real food.

Haven't drunk alcohol for many years so no, not drinking more. Eating a lot more croissants though!

Yes it conveys a clear message that the government can't decide what to say or do so it keeps changing its mind.

I won't be flying anywhere but this is a decision I made some time ago to reduce my carbon footprint. There are many places in UK just as beautiful, if not more so, to visit by car which is a lot safer than flying at the best of times.

I nominate my son, an EMT who would take his wife, my daughter-in-law, a nurse who has been working on Covid-19 wards. I'd nominate all NHS staff if I could, and their parents, spouses, children etc., who are constantly concerned for them.

I've been cutting (and dyeing) my own hair for years, whether long, short, straight, curly and everything in between. I get lots of complements and am often asked who does it. I have no formal training but have professional sets of scissors, brushes, combs etc. If in doubt YouTube and/or a friend can be very helpful. I couldn't afford to pay what hairdressers charge when with a little care and patience most people can do it themselves.