On Monday for the first time in three months, shops will reopen making the beginning of the unlocking of society.

It comes after the country has been in a state of paralysis while we've grappled with the worst public health crisis in a generation. 

We asked our readers what they had missed most during this strange period in history.

And some of the comments were tear-jerking, heart-warming and surprising. 

Here is what they said ...

Basingstoke Gazette: Have you missed wandering around the town? Have you missed wandering around the town?

Karen Hatto: "Cuddles with family, especially grandbabies"

Gillian Guest: "Seeing and hugging my grandchildren."

Stephanie Grace Kelly: "My family and friends the most! My baby was a dot last time anyone really saw her now she’s like a toddler. Also just driving to the beach for a few hours then stopping for food and a drink on the way back."

Sandra Hailstone: "Cuddles with my my granddaughter and my new grandson who has not had nanny cuddles yet"

Kerena Marchant: "My family 😢"

Caroline Kelly: "I miss being able to hug family and friends and of course a holiday abroad"

Pattie Penny: "Waterstones."

Basingstoke Gazette:

Sam Goldsworthy: "Freedom and hugging my family."

Mick Prout: "My kids"

Margaret Anne Ward: "My family and going out together on day trips."

Jan Smith: "Karaoke"

Peter Richardson: "Money. Not everyone got 'looked after'."

Keith Longman: "Freedoooom"

Helen Dempster: "Seeing my grandson and desperately hoping that all #keyworkersstayed safe 😥"

Basingstoke Gazette: Who have you missed hugging the most?Who have you missed hugging the most?

Mandy Whatmore: "Hugs from my grandchildren and family"

Paul Ford: "Same, as before, unknown?? Each day is different to us, retired people 👏👏👏🍺🍺👍"

Carleen Masson: "Social events, quiz, theatre"

Andy Silver: "A nice pint 🍺 on tap of course"

Cindy Clark: "Nothing, I had nothing to start with"

Yvonne Hulbert: "My family"

Sharon Evans: "Hugging my son who lives away"

Atiqa S Khan: "Fresh air and gym"

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Ilsa Williamson: "Family, rugby and theatre"

Sandra Hailstone: "Cuddles with my my granddaughter and my new grandson who has not had nanny cuddles yet"

David Dai Wai Cannings: "Toby Carvery"

Lauren Blaxill: "Decent human behaviour on social media x"