Interviewed by Emma Walsh / photographs provided by participants.

Emma: How long have you lived in your area?
Gay: Around 30 years.

Emma: What’s a fond memory you have of living here?
Gay: Every summer is a fond memory.

Emma: What sorts of things are you doing to stay connected to your community and family and what does community mean to you?
Gay: Going for walks around the village and keeping in touch with everyone via Skype and Facetime.

Emma: What message do you want to leave for yourself and your community in 10 years?
Gay: Everything will be normal again.

Pictured below is a drawing Emma did of the summer sun as a creative response to the interview.