South Downs village man creates social distancing suit to spread lockdown joy

Jeff Myers, 74, said he was inspired to build the suit to help people to keep 2m apart and keep smiling.

Jeff, a semi-retired consultant from Storrington, added: “I made this thing which pointed out to people [if they’re too close] – if people come near me a little buzzer goes off.

“It worked 100 per cent. It was brilliant.”

He added that he considered sending the design, which was made using polystyrene and a glue gun, to president of the United States Donald Trump.

Jeff said his suit, which took about half an hour to make, brought joy to the village’s residents.

He added: “People were laughing and saying it’s totally brilliant.

“It was a bit like an octopus suit.

“I’m like Doc from Back To The Future.”
The suit was a ‘bit of light-hearted humour’ according to Jeff.

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