58 Berwick People Working Hard Throughout the Pandemic
Lockdown Workers Project
32 portraits in one day highlighting Independent businesses in Berwick upon Tweed. We appreciate you!
Voices from Berwick-upon-Tweed During Lockdown
Alongside these portraits, I asked people working throughout lockdown to share a few words about what life looked like behind the scenes. Their responses are kept here exactly as they were said — a small record of working life in Berwick-upon-Tweed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northern Soul Kitchen
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“We put a post out last night, the food parcels have gone mad!”
Fortes – celebrating 100 years
“We’ve never shut, we’re going to be 100 next year and want to say thanks to our loyal customers.”
Well Hung and Tender
“It’s all done by cashless, contactless delivery now.”
— Sarah Macpherson
Castlegate Pharmacy
“This is our claim to fame now, the 2-metre rule.”
Dulux Paint Centre
“We’re really happy that we’ve kept everyone busy.”
— Katrina Fenwick & Amy Thompson
SJM Equestrian
“Everyone has been getting their rugs washed and I’ve been driving around the beautiful countryside delivering feed.”
— Steph
(Salon / Hair & Beauty Team)
“Thanks to the clients for their support and understanding at this difficult time.”
— Helen, Ageta, Kirsty, Lauren, Gillian, Mel & Natalie
(Decorator / Trades)
“We’ve been decorating along with everything else.”
City Electrical Factors
“We’ve helped the NHS and factories throughout lockdown.”
— Stan
Ace Convenience Store
Karolina Anolrejczek
The Green Shop, Bridge Street
“I love working here, I just love it.”
— Andrew (and Kyle)
You’ve Pulled
“Sunday’s have been great, we’ve been delivering Yorkshire’s.”
Silvery Tweed Cereals
“Sales are up 22% compared to normal levels.”
— Bob Gladstone
Savers
“I’ve got the hand sanitiser.”
Taxi
“It’s hard to social distance in a cab.”
Gaming Shop
“We’re doing work inside to get ready for re-opening.”
Castlegate Pharmacy
“It’s business as usual here but the patients have been so appreciative.”
— Susan, Stuart & Alison
Magna Tandoori
“25% discount for NHS workers and free meals for the elderly and vulnerable who are self-isolating, for all of May.”
— The Khan Family
“Nothing will work unless you do.”
Have I missed anyone? Let me know in the comments :)
