The lockdown, imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19, was something very few would have seen coming just a few months ago, and 50 days is a landmark no one will be celebrating. However, it is a chance to look back and appreciate the acts of kindness shown by members of the public, businesses and community groups in these uncertain and unprecedented times.
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Animal-lover Arlan West cycled and walked ten miles in six days to raise 1,000 for the Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre. https://www.chichester.co.uk/health/coronavirus/caring-six-year-old-raises-ps1000-west-sussex-animal-and-rescue-centre-after-appeal-more-help-needed-2657773
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Bognor resident Oli Hicklin shaved his head to raise more than £1,300 to help staff at St Richard's Hospital combat the coronavirus. https://www.bognor.co.uk/health/coronavirus/bognor-man-absolutely-blown-away-after-head-shave-fundraiser-st-richards-hospital-smashes-target-2531025
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Toby Morgan, who runs the Victoria Inn in West Marden, has raised more than £36,000 to support St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, where his wife has spent weeks fighting the coronavirus. https://www.chichester.co.uk/health/west-marden-pub-landlord-whose-wife-critically-ill-coronavirus-raises-more-ps36000-st-richards-hospital-2553502
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Lucy Scott, who runs her own business called Beauty Bake in Selsey, decided to use her skills to thank all those in the community helping others in this time of crisis. https://www.chichester.co.uk/news/people/coronavirus-selsey-baker-delivers-250-free-cupcakes-nurses-doctors-and-others-helping-community-2518815