Column by the leader of Stroud District Council, Doina Cornell. I’m a naturally optimistic person but I sat down to write this with a heavy heart. I said last week that hope was on the horizon with the vaccinations, and there is no question the pandemic will eventually come to an end. But this January is going to be tough. We’re all tired and fed up but we need to keep going as it does make a difference. We must stick to the rules to keep the pressure off our NHS and save lives. And there are always small things that can brighten the day.