People throughout the country sat down yesterday in reflection as we marked the second anniversary of the beginning of the Covid pandemic and lockdown.

As we all move into the beginning of the third year so much is uncertain, but we all look back at how life has changed and the things we have accomplished over lockdown.

We asked 'The News' readers about their lockdown memories and the responses have been varied and vast.

The different stages of isolation came with it various activities and for most, the accomplishments that occurred were positive.

As the UK was plunged into lockdown and we began to witness the amazing work that the NHS and key workers were doing, members of the community took to their sewing machines and kitchens.

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Suzanne Absalom Riley said that she dived into sewing scrubs for key workers during the PPP shortage and reader, Tina Williams has taken to knitting and crocheting baby garments for premature babies.

Rebecca Louise Taylor said:

“Resumed drawing and painting again and haven’t stopped since. One of my first ironically a painting of Boris! Just when he had covid and then I got it at the same time. Second time around I got covid the week before the Queen. Covid has caused plenty pain but there have been some positives too.”

With hours spent working at home and very few breaks from in front of a screen some of our readers discovered the beauty of Bracknell Forest, including Swinley Park after a day on the laptop.

Although we have had many isolation periods, the times that we were offered a little respite in between allowed many families the opportunity to enjoy a staycation and explore their local area.

Chris Kaye commented: “Well, not exactly when we were confined to our houses, but as we couldn't take our usual overseas holiday we took breaks in England and visited some wonderful places that I wouldn't have seen otherwise.

“As I used to live in Ullswater in Great Hollands, we took a break in Ullswater in the lake district - it's one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen (the latter).”

From giving up smoking to realising the joy of running. The last two years have had a somewhat positive impact on many people’s health.

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However for NHS staff and health workers, work burnout and Covid seemed to be one of the most unfortunate aspect of the last two years.

One person that seemed to really benefit from the total isolation were the introverts who found being at home meant knowing everyone was safe. The lack of F.O.M.O had a huge benefit on many including the sun that arrived around the beginning of the pandemic.

Mark Adams said: “Still can’t believe it’s been two years, I remember the announcement like it was yesterday. It felt like we were living in a movie but I did enjoy how much more relaxed people were.”

As the government has implemented the ‘Living with Covid’ plan, it will be interesting to see what another year will bring.