WOKINGHAM Borough Council has launched a project to capture life in the borough during the pandemic.
The Covid-19 community legacy project aims to provide a platform for residents to share their experiences of living through the uncertainty since March 2020.
A movable community display will be created, aimed at celebrating good things which happened during the pandemic.
Cllr Charles Margetts, executive member for health, wellbeing, and adult services, said that people had experienced some “tough moments” over the past two years.
“But collectively we have got through it and the community has come together like never before,” he said.
“We’ve seen the commitment from the people who make up the borough.
“For this reason, we want to shine the light on residents.”
People who live, work and study in the borough are encouraged to get involved by contributing sentiments, images, and creative content to the display. The borough council would like to hear about how people stuck together while being apart, any new hobbies and skills learnt, how people got through, and any other anecdotes they wish to share.
“Share your contributions with your fellow residents, friends and colleagues and let’s get a conversation started about how we got through it,” Cllr Magretts said.
Contributions can be emailed to [email protected], using the subject line covid community legacy project.
They can also be dropped off at Wokingham, Woodley or Lower Earley libraries or Acorn Community Centre. There will be prompt cards available at these locations for residents to complete with their memories.
The project will be showcased across libraries and community centres on a two-week rotation, with the first display planned to begin on Monday, March 21.
It will also be uploaded onto the council’s website, publicised across social media, and archived for future use by researchers and those alike.
There is currently no deadline for the project.
