EVER since the escalation of the coronavirus outbreak, it has been easy to miss the positives that have been going on.
At The Bracknell News, we have tried to cover this pandemic and its effects from all angles.
Here is a list of five recent stories which show the good that has come out of this dark time.
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1. Robyn's Nest cafe brings joy on Mother's Day and NHS key workers
This scary time has had an effect on all businesses, but one Bracknell cafe owner has turned her attention to bringing joy to people.
Robyn Nixon from Bracknell launched 'cheer me up teas' at her cafe Robyn's Nest in a bid to help people who are self-isolating to still enjoy her "delicious" baked goods during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Read the full story here.
2. Bracknell and Reading residents clap for NHS heroes
On Thursday night (March 26), neighbours stood at their front doors in unity to join in a national round of applause for those working in the NHS at this unprecedented time.
To see the heartwarming pictures and videos, click here.
3. Bracknell readers send in pictures of their puppies while they work from home
This year, National Puppy Day coincided with a time that many of us are working from home, which meant only one thing: perfect picture opportunities!
Scroll through the gallery to see the cuteness here
4. Wokingham Community Hub set up amid coronavirus lockdown
Wokingham charities and council bosses have pulled together to set up a community hub for the town.
The centre was set up in the past few days to help vulnerable, elderly or isolated people to get the essentials they need during the coronavirus crisis.
Read more here.
5. Sandhurst woman cooks free hot meals to help elderly and NHS workers during coronavirus lockdown
Here is a real feel-good story, as kind-hearted woman Lisa Hope is now cooking from morning to night to ensure the elderly and NHS workers are well fed during the coronavirus lockdown.
Lisa, from Owlsmoor runs her own business Not Just Baps providing hot meals such as breakfasts, burgers, beef stew and dumplings and curry's to customers around Bracknell.
Read more here
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