The West Country 'claps for carers' and the NHS for the tenth time during the coronavirus pandemic

Thursday 28 May, at 8pm, was the tenth and possibly the last time that the nation has stopped to show its appreciation for NHS staff, carers and key workers, all doing their part during the coronavirus lockdown.

People across the region were taking part in the "Clap for Carers".

Yate on call firefighters took time out last night, 28 May, to do one last clap for the NHS. They wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported them, including their colleagues at Avon Fire and Rescue and all key workers.

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Clap for Carers takes place across the West Country on 21 May 2020

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From putting up rainbows and banners to coming up with songs and lighting up buildings in blue, here are some of the other ways that the West Country has been paying tribute.

Cornish man with cerebral palsy plays keyboards for key workers

At 8 pm tonight, Bobby Roberts from Conce Moor near Lanivet will be playing a duet in honour of those working to help people with Covid-19. Bobby is 29 and was born with cerebral palsy. His mother says he can't speak much but he likes to play keyboard for people.

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This ribbon rainbow cheers up people passing Threeways School in Bath. Credit: ITV West Country
The Sotiris family from Weston-super-Mare have created a handprinted rainbow on their outside wall to thank all the key workers. Credit: Leanne Sotiris

Dursley Male Voice Choir performs 'Over the Rainbow' for NHS and carers

Thinking of rainbows, some of Gloucestershire's finest singers have come together 'virtually' to record their own arrangement of 'Over the Rainbow'. The Dursley Male Voice Choir may be furloughed at the moment but that hasn't stopped them singing - and paying tribute to the NHS staff and carers on the frontline during Covid-19.

This Lego creation on one West Country road sends a message of appreciation to those tackling Covid-19. Credit: ITV West Country
This patriotic display in North Road in Midsomer Norton has the message, 'NHS and key workers - thank you'. Credit: Bridget Plumley
Braunton Ability Football Club - who all have additional needs - show their support for key workers. Credit: Melanie Benson-Regan

Children at Tortworth Primary School in Gloucestershire have put a heartwarming video together to say thank you to all the key workers helping to keep them safe and healthy during the Covid-19 crisis.

Bowden Hall Hotel in Gloucester is one of many buildings that have been lit up in blue in tribute to the NHS. Credit: Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
One of the many banners that have gone up across the West Country thanking the NHS. Credit: ITV West Country

Here's a song that has been specially written to pay tribute to NHS key workers. 24 people across Somerset and Wiltshire came together - thanks to modern technology - to perform "You make it better".

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