IN the week, Mike Carran works as a Tendring Council officer. But at the weekend, he has turned into a lockdown legend keeping audience’s spirits lifted during the year-long pandemic. Mike started singing on Zoom as a pastime to keep himself entertained throughout lockdown, but it quickly became a staple feature in people’s Saturday night routines. It all started as a suggestion from his friends but it grew into a community virtual get together and lead to new friendships. Yet, despite becoming trusted allies, Mike has never met his new-found friends - a reminder of the turbulent and unique times we live in.