At the start of lockdown in early 2020, one of our parishioners from Consett, St. Patrick’s, Lorraine Weightman found herself writing poems. She began documenting her thoughts and feelings about the situation she and the rest of us found ourselves in. Some lines are sad and reflective, while others are humorous and amusing; all in all, revealing a very human account of how life was changing and the ways in which we all tried to adapt.
At the start of lockdown in early 2020, one of our parishioners from Consett, St. Patrick’s, Lorraine Weightman found herself writing poems. She began documenting her thoughts and feelings about the situation she and the rest of us found ourselves in. Some lines are sad and reflective, while others are humorous and amusing; all in all, revealing a very human account of how life was changing and the ways in which we all tried to adapt.
Lorraine has now shared her poems in a book, which has been illustrated by Parish Priest, Fr. John Bagnall. ‘Lockdown Lines’ has been sponsored by Consett Rotary Club and small local businesses in Consett and all the proceeds will go to local charities.
Thanks to St. Patrick’s Hall Volunteers Group, the book was formally launched on the Friday 10 September in St. Patrick’s Church Hall, together with a three-day photography exhibition from the Consett Corona Photo Project.
This project started in March 2020 and continued to document the effects of COVID19 upon the people, volunteer groups and businesses around the district. The exhibition showcased Churches and Faiths across the area demonstrating how they have all been affected by restrictions and closures at various stages of the pandemic.
You can more read about the book in a Consett Magazine article and find out how to get your own copy here.