THE people of St Helens will join the nation once again tonight as part of the Clap For Our Carers campaign, recognising the efforts of NHS staff and other key workers who are helping the country deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
Last week saw hundreds of thousands across the UK showing their appreciation at this unprecedented time.
In St Helens people stood at their doorsteps, on balconies or in gardens to applaud and cheer.
A message on the Clap For Our Carers website read: "Every Thursday evening at 8pm we’ll be standing up and applauding all those who care for us and are ensuring our world can keep on turning.
"We hope you will join with your family and neighbours in showing thanks to those whose work outside, means so many of us can be inside at home or can be looked after and supported with selfless dedication."
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The event will take place weekly, on Thursdays at 8pm, to thank the key workers and deliver a morale boost to the country which continues to implement lockdown restrictions in an effort to dampen the spread of the virus.
Some people have said they will banging pots and pans or even singing and dancing.
If you are joining in share your pictures and messages with us. You can also support our campaign to help the NHS heroes at Whiston Hospital.
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Show us how you clapped for our NHS amid COVID-19 lockdown
"Please tell us your name and where in St Helens you live and include a picture or video of you applauding our amazing NHS staff "
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What is your response?This is Thomas Who is 15 months young .. Thomas loves to clap x
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What is your response?Kaycie Taylor sending her support to the hard working nhs
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What is your response?Millie molly mark and Kaycie clapping for our wonderful nhs ,well done your all doing amazing
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What is your response?A drawing for her heroes 👩ðŸ¼â€âš•ï¸ðŸ‘¨â€âš•ï¸ðŸ§‘ðŸ»â€âš•ï¸ 👩ðŸ¼â€âš•ï¸
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What is your response?Our house lit blue to show our appreciation for all key workers especially all NHS staff working hard to keep us going and safe.x
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Show us how you clapped for our NHS amid COVID-19 lockdown
Please tell us your name and where in St Helens you live and include a picture or video of you applauding our amazing NHS staff
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