This week we speak to Carol Richmond for our #memberinfocus feature: “The Challenges and Opportunities of 2020”. 

Q1. If you could describe the year 2020 in one word, what would it be?

Unique.

Q2. What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck?

Arranging my 60th birthday party!

Q3. Why and when did you decide to get involved with community-based support?

I made masks for local care homes and NHS staff and, being retired, wanted to help.

Q4. What is the biggest challenge you have faced since the world went into lockdown?

Contact with family.

Q5. Are you excited about any opportunities that have arisen this year?

Time to grow vegetables and fruit.

Q6. How are things looking for the remainder of 2020? 

More of the same! Hopefully, we will be able to celebrate Christmas.