Online voices

STORY: High street pharmacies have offered to help give covid vaccines, but the government has declined their help. Thomas Roffe: My local chemist at Newton Hall carried out me and my wife’s flu jab no problems whatsoever, perfect service, well organised.

Peter Cresswell: Has no-one considered that there might be serious concerns about the possibility of anti vaxxers and covid deniers causing disruption at pharmacies and supermarkets if the vaccine was being given in so many far flung locations?

Graeme Wharton: Post the vaccine out and we'll do ourselves, job sorted.

Anne Kearney

Colquhoun: There are delays in releasing the vaccines as every batch must be quality and safety checked before release. Better to be safe than sorry for the sake of a few day’s delay.

STORY:

More of what has helped you with your mental health during previous lockdowns?

Anne Hall: Painting.

Phil Carver: The Sunderland Echo.

Emma Golden: First 1 was not having to put up with all the idiots, working this 1 and feel like screaming at them for not following the rules.

Jason Dodd: My photography keeps me going. I decided to start a new fb group recently 'Roker and Seaburn Photography Group' and everyone is welcome to join!

Ian Andrew Cresswell:

Answer each category with a song title. No repeats and don’t use the internet (it's tempting but try not to). Go with the first song that comes to mind, change the answers to your own (can’t steal mine) * Something to Wear - Wherever I lay my hat that’s my home. * A Place - London’s burning. * A Food - Strawberry Fields. * An Animal – The cat crept in. * A Number - 99 Red Balloons. * A Colour - Purple Rain. * A Girl's name - Michelle. * A Boy’s Name - My Cousin Kevin. * Profession - Ernie the fastest Milkman in the West * Day of the Week - Ruby Tuesday. * A Drink - Red Red Wine. * A Flower - Tulips from Amsterdam. * A Building - Our House. * The Weather - Raining Men.