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People have had enough of lockdown.

I ventured out today for my daily exercise. It is clear the sun has brought out the crowds. Social distancing being ignored.  Traffic volumes vastly increased. Very concerning. We are not of the woods yet. Hoping the vaccination program is a success. If not people will only have themselves to blame if we head to another lockdown. We are being asked to continue abiding by the rules a little longer.If we don’t and a harsh lockdown is reintroduced or continues,  people will be blaming the government and experts. Hang in there folks a few more weeks sticking to the rules won’t hurt. We have come this far.

Alina Dansord ● 2068d14 Comments

I often walk up to Richmond along the river from Brentford. As soon as the old currant bun comes out,dozens or today well over a hundred I would say, people congregate by the bridge and listen to the music provided by a bloke,passable singer, with a portable music box affair.Masks are the exception and ice cream vans do a brisk trade and picnics enjoyed by many.

Keith Iddon ● 2068d

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/crowds-flock-parks-beaches-during-23577134Irresponsible idiots !

Loraine Pemberton ● 2068d

No wonder London is struggling... sad

Emma Elizabeth ● 2068d

And no police enforcing the law. Why isn’t Pritti Patel showing some leadership?

Steve Taylor ● 2068d

So the sun brought you out Alina but you'd rather your fellow citizens didn't?

John Hall ● 2068d

Unless more people than I thought have huge families, it seems for many lockdown is over. Gangs of young people hanging out together, joggers running four abreast, 15 or more playing football in the park, big groups of older people chatting - all with zero social distancing and no masks.

Claire Moran ● 2068d

John. I have been out for daily exercise most days. At all times on my own or with my husband. Respecting social distancing. I was shocked at the number of people not respecting any distancing yesterday and congregating in large groups having picnics. Roads were very full too.  I even spotted a group of people playing tennis. We are allowed out but have been begged to adhere to the rules and it was clear this was not happening yesterday. I understand people’s frustration but they will be more frustrated if their foolish actions cause another spike and we remain in lockdown longer.

Alina Dansord ● 2068d

Why do joggers in Chiswick House Grounds insist on coming from behind and puffing and panting right past your shoulder? Could they not give the rest of us a wide berth? Or if there's no room to get past, for God's sake just stop and wait for a few seconds till there's enough room for you to pass at a safe distance. Or another suggestion: go and jog somewhere else which doesn't have restricted-width paths popular with people walking!

Colin Jordan ● 2067d

Totally agree with Colin. Joggers have become increasingly selfish. I must admit we didn’t come across many in Chiswick House grounds last week but whilst walking from Barnes we were constantly having to a avoid the Covid mist from the cretins. There is plenty of space on the river path for them to avoid walkers but they seem to enjoy getting as close to you as they can. They are becoming equally as despised as cyclists for their selfish  behaviour.

Steve Taylor ● 2067d

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Helen Martin ● 2067d

I think the reality is that people are getting very weary and understandably want to see pals, family and get their businesses functioning again. We should all try and I know it’s hard to stick to the rules wherever possible until at least the over 50’s and underlying health people have all been vaccinated then I reckon life can get to the new norm whatever that is ha! We just have to pray that the virus doesn’t mutant and escape the vaccine.

Jayne Thorburn ● 2067d

Yes Jayne we can only hope as things stand however that may have to change if not enough people are jabbed.Wearing a seat belt became law as some knuckleheads wouldn't  use them, some even saying  they felt safer without!Sadly we may find ourselves in a similar situation and make having the jab compulsory.To steal MB's catch phrase, WAKE UP! GET JABED!

Adrian Irving ● 2067d

I don’t use Chiswick House as part of my route, but when jogging I am often forced to run in the road by people walking 2, 3 or even four abreast on the pavement and refusing to share the space.  It’s not one group to blame, we all should be considerate.

Tim English ● 2066d

I reckon the vaccine program will stay on track, we get our tomorrow hurrah, I know people in their 50’s that have already had it, no underlying health concerns, London seems to be behind slightly compared to other parts of the country. That said it doesn’t mean we can forget about the rules it takes another 3 weeks for protection to build. It’s the variants that are of most concern hence why everyone needs to keep their distance etc.

Jayne Thorburn ● 2066d