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the island where they remained throughout lockdown. “My wife’s family are in the UK and my family are in New Zealand. I’m used to being away from my extended family, but I think for Zoe and her family it’s been tricky as they’ve not seen each other for such a long time, something many people are experiencing.

“It’s especially hard for the elderly. My wife’s father in particular needs that personal connection, so it was difficult deciding to go and live in a different country and how that was going to affect everyone.

“Ultimately you’ve got to do what’s right for your family. But who knew we’d be living with the restrictions for such a long time? It’s unheard of and in my opinion is rather aggressive.”

The Cole’s moved to Mallorca from a pretty little village in Buckinghamshire and have finally been able to enroll their children in school and nursery in Mallorca.

“We’re very lucky because we’ve not been stuck in a flat where we can’t be outside. The fact that the children weren’t allowed to leave the property was tough for them because they weren’t used to that, but a lot of people had it much worse. We like most, tried to do the right thing and follow the rules as the unknown unfolded. It seemed like the best thing to do, and we were lucky enough to have outside space.”

Brendan is planning to return to the UK for work shortly and as with the majority of people the family finances also took a hit, with no work and having to rely on savings.

“That’s the other thing about taking people’s livelihoods away after a year of not working. If you earn a certain amount, you generally spend that certain amount. The bills continue and so you end up having to go through every bit of money you’ve saved and money that is normally earmarked for your next ambition or milestone.

“I’m very lucky in many ways as I did have savings and my business has done well for the past 20 years but those savings were for my family’s future and when work starts again, all of those ambitions that we had been saving for will have to start from scratch. It feels like we’ve all been put back 5 - 10 years financially. But as I said, I am one of the lucky ones, most of my colleagues in the theatre or performance industry live day-to-day. They’re literally waiting for their paycheck and spend it and of course there’s no furlough or financial help for them. It’s disgusting!

“Like everyone, I still have bills and my mortgages to pay. The banks still want their money regardless of whether I, or any other person, has an income or not.

“Now as we are now into summer, finally, in the last month things have started to happen on the work front. I’ve got several exciting things happening in the UK. But over the past fourteen months it’s been very quiet and that has been tough.

“Exciting times now ahead, but until governments change their stance on the industry it’s still months away before I can properly plan my work. On the bright side, this family time has been amazing and having a full year to appreciate them is something to cherish.”

What are three of your favourite things in Mallorca?

Cycling. The views are breath-taking and cycling Sa Colobra was an achievement. I love Deia and Formentor has a beautiful beach.

Favourite restaurant in Mallorca?

Sa Farinera

Camping at Glastonbury or an open-air concert with Andrea Bocelli?

Andrea Bocelli all day long, I’m too old for the other. Saying that, I’d probably love Glastonbury with the boys.

If you weren’t a dancer what line of work would you be in?

I’d probably still be in the building trade which is what I first did when I left school.

Favourite place in Spain?

I only really know Mallorca so it has to be here

Kylie Minogue or Rita Ora as a dance partner?

Rita Ora