'Juggling a house renovation and two toddlers - in lockdown!' - 'Lockdown Conversations'

Katy also reveals that the lockdown has completely overhauled the community spirit on the Sheffield street where she lives, connecting her with neighbours she previously didn’t know, and who have all seen each other through lockdown – with everything from street party celebrations, to trading the odd pint of milk or loaf of bread.

Our podcast will be running every day throughout lockdown, keeping you company, 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.

We’ve chatted to South Yorkshire actor Lee Semley about keeping theatre alive, local journalist Danielle Andrews about giving alcohol the heave-ho, Ruth Garbutt – mum of Captain Tobias Weller – about their incredible lockdown challenge, Jane Alflat about her untraditional 2020 wedding, new mum Ellen Beardmore about lockdown maternity leave, Jonathan Lee about writing a book in six weeks, and Charlotte Williams who received a Barnsley Spirit award recently for ‘outstanding contribution to her community during the pandemic.’

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

Do you have a lockdown experience you’d like to share? Email [email protected]

Visit Home With The Middletons Instagram page to see their renovation for yourself.