"How I'm spreading festive cheer in lockdown two" - Lockdown Conversations

Retired primary teacher, Jan Thornton, created the ‘Sheffield Carols’ Facebook group last month, in a bid to inspire people in her local area to join in singing carols from their own doorsteps.

And now the 71-year-old has revealed she’s been delighted by a flurry of messages from all across the UK, as well as France, Spain, Mexico and the US, from people eager to join in the weekly sing-song, held each Thursday throughout December.

‘On Your Own Doorstep’ will begin on December 3, and end on the fourth Thursday, Christmas Eve.

Lyrics for each week’s carol will be posted on the Sheffield Carols Facebook page, and in Stannington – where Jan lives – the lyrics will also be posted in local shops, and in the local church magazine.

Our podcast will be running every day throughout lockdown, keeping you connected, and sharing your lockdown experiences.

Host Nik Farah will be inviting a different local voice to take a seat on the virtual couch every day – talking about Covid-19’s impact on your jobs, mental health, relationships, and life-changing events.

Listen to our full chat with Jan above – and don’t forget to check back tomorrow for day 19.

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