Regardless of the current world situation, including the pandemic, wars and violence, a short walk through Peel Street proved that the care and kindness people have experienced from complete strangers is a huge part of the foundation that holds society together in these tough times.

Margaret Heemskert said that one small, common, kind gesture she has received while at the supermarket has been where people have let her go in front first when she has only had one item and they have had many.

Robert said that when he was having a rough day, Gusto Cafe gave him a free coffee and had a chat with him.

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From what we could see these often small, kind gestures go a long way to make people feel cared for and helps to pick them up when they might be down.

Click through the photo gallery to the see all the other responses we were given from people on the street.

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