Sue Stirling, Experience during Covid lockdown - Manawatu Conversations
- Description
Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 30th July 2024. Part 3 of 3. Has written a book Manawatu Striders, Runners and Walkers : The First Four Decades available from Palmerston North City Library. Had finished interviews for the book before Covid struck. Travelled to England with husband in March 2020. Lived in Reading. Covid shutdowns in UK affected their plans so they returned to NZ early. New Zealand in lockdown but they were able to return because they had NZ passports. Their house was still rented out so rented accommodation in Auckland, Had to self isolate. Eventually returned to their home in Palmerston North Kept in touch with family and U3A with video communication. Returned to Britain in April 2022 after Covid restrictions had eased.
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- Audio
- Date
- July 30, 2024