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.

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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.

Community answers

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 "

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Tina Burgess

What is your response?This is Thomas Who is 15 months young .. Thomas loves to clap x

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St Helens Star: This is Thomas Who is 15 months young .. Thomas loves to clap xThis is Thomas Who is 15 months young .. Thomas loves to clap x

From Vikki Bate

What is your response?Kaycie Taylor sending her support to the hard working nhs

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St Helens Star: Kaycie Taylor sending her support to the hard working nhsKaycie Taylor sending her support to the hard working nhs

From Vikki Bate

What is your response?Millie molly mark and Kaycie clapping for our wonderful nhs ,well done your all doing amazing

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St Helens Star: Millie molly mark and Kaycie clapping for our wonderful nhs ,well done your all doing amazingMillie molly mark and Kaycie clapping for our wonderful nhs ,well done your all doing amazing
St Helens Star: Millie molly mark and Kaycie clapping for our wonderful nhs ,well done your all doing amazingMillie molly mark and Kaycie clapping for our wonderful nhs ,well done your all doing amazing
St Helens Star: Millie molly mark and Kaycie clapping for our wonderful nhs ,well done your all doing amazingMillie molly mark and Kaycie clapping for our wonderful nhs ,well done your all doing amazing

From Melody Alinejad

What is your response?A drawing for her heroes 👩🏼‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🧑🏻‍⚕️ 👩🏼‍⚕️

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St Helens Star: A drawing for her heroes 👩🏼‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🧑🏻‍⚕️ 👩🏼‍⚕️A drawing for her heroes 👩🏼‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🧑🏻‍⚕️ 👩🏼‍⚕️

From Louise Taberner Rowlands

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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St Helens Star: Our house lit blue to show our appreciation for all key workers especially all NHS staff working hard to keep us going and safe.xOur house lit blue to show our appreciation for all key workers especially all NHS staff working hard to keep us going and safe.x