Last year brought us a nightmare that still has the world in its grip as 2021 gets under way.
We faced two lockdowns, restrictions preventing us from hugging our loved ones, going on our hard-earned holidays, running our businesses, having a swift pint at our local and many other challenges throughout the year, all thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic.
And as reported in Thursday's Adver, some suffered bereavement and illness.
We asked you what your hopes and plans were for new year. Many of our readers simply wanted a return to normal in order to see families and friends
Here’s what some of you told us on Facebook: