What will the people of Leeds do first after lockdown? Here's what you said

We asked, and you answered.
Police on patrol during the current lockdown. (PA)Police on patrol during the current lockdown. (PA)
Police on patrol during the current lockdown. (PA)

The current lockdown in the United Kingdom was extended until May 9 last week with people across the country continuing to observe social distancing.

But when the restrictions are lifted, what is the first thing you will do?

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We asked the people of Leeds to answer and they came back with a varied response. From visiting family to heading out in the caravan... here's what you said.

Deborah Dennison: "Give my mum and my grand kids the biggest hugs ever."

Lynsey Thomas: "Meet up with my family first for a lovely lunch somewhere then meet up with my friends."

Gemma Broadley: "Seaside definitely."

Sue Banks Kelly: "Hug my family and share a bottle or two of bubbly with my sister."

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Allan Fawcett: "I am going out in my car to find the biggest traffic jam and just sit and think how great it is to be finally over this!"

Colin Halliwell: "Hug those who lost a loved one and share a tear or two."

Kathie Anne Atkinson: "Go swimming when the leisure centre opens again."

Elise Landau: "Get away in the caravan."

Sharon Grace: "Go see my 83 yr old mum who’s on her own."

Margaret Naylor: "Sit on Scarborough beach and eat fish and chips and, after self isolation on my own, talk to anyone!"

Elena Harold: "Get my hair cut."

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Gillian Baillie: "See my family. Go for a coffee at my favourite cafe. Get hair cut and coloured. Go on holiday. Talk to anyone n everyone."

Keith Simpson: "Ice cream or breakfast in Thornton le Dale, followed by fish and chips in Whitby - bring it on!"

Stephen Broadhead: "West coast of Scotland then over to Mull with my children, it was put on hold but it will be appreciated even more."

Kath Lavin: "Breathe a sigh of relief."

Michael Pollard: "Go fishing."

Jo Mawn: "Go see my grandchildren and hug, kiss and cuddle them so much!"

Jodie Elizabeth: "See my friends and close ones who i miss lots and go to the pub then seaside."

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