MAGGIE FENTON


Name and age at time of lockdown - Maggie Fenton, 65 

When and how did it first impact you in a significant way?

Not being able to visit the Nursing home where my mother was dying

What were the biggest problems with coping with lockdown and how did you manage?

Getting online shopping - not achieved! Trying to communicate with Mum virtually and trying to get her to understand why we couldn't visit

Were there times you despaired?

No

What keeps you / kept you going?

Being useful by sewing for NHS Tonbridge group

What was your lowest moment?

Organising a funeral and wake

What was your best / funniest moment?

Loved the quiet of no traffic and enjoyed not having the pressure of having to go anywhere

Do you think the government is handling / handled the crisis satisfactorily?

Yes

Were you also affected by flooding on the night of February 9 and how have you coped with both problems?

Marginally, outbuildings flooded but no real damage. Just get on with things!