Whilst the U.K. has been quilted in a white blanket and public transport has been going haywire, community spirit seems to have increased bringing some warmth during the sub zero temperatures.
Dog-walkers passing by comment on how bad the roads are, neighbours digging together to clear driveways and people looking out for old ladies trapped inside are all rare sights I have witnessed this week during The Big Freeze in Manchester.
I experienced my own slice of community spirit earlier this week when it was my mum's birthday. Due to the treacherous road conditions no family or friends could come and visit her, and the meal we had planned out had to be cancelled. Poor old mum was moping around with only me for company, and a can of mushy peas in stock for her birthday tea.
But when the neighbours found out it was her birthday and she was stuck inside with no form of celebration, the women of the street gathered forces and raided their alcohol supplies turning up out of the blue at the door. Suddenly my mum was hosting an impromptu party, and we were surrounded by several neighbours of all ages. Coronation Street eat your heart out.
Ok, most of them had probably got fed-up of only having their own families as social contact for a week, but it was still a really kind gesture.
So to the residents of the Ave - thank you for saving my mum's birthday.
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