Rainbow trail around Preston as hundreds of parents and children get creative and bring some cheer to communities

Hundreds of young children and parents are getting creative and filling their homes with colour with a wave of rainbow paintings making a trail around the city.
By Nicola Jaques
Published 24th Mar 2020, 12:01 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2020, 12:46 BST

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Rainbow trail making it's way across PrestonRainbow trail making it's way across Preston
Rainbow trail making it's way across Preston

The rainbow art has become an increasingly popular activity in the last few days since the schools broke up to help spread a message of hope during these uncertain times.

Hundreds of school encouraged pupils in their final days to put up paintings after a trend started online.

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Now there is a dedicated Rainbow Smile trail page that has been set up for Preston, Visit the page here :https://www.facebook.com/groups/800738213783423/?multi_permalinks=802989280224983&notif_id=1585047391270368&notif_t=group_activity&ref=notifThe page, set up by mum-of-two Jacqueline Winslow, has already amassed nearly 500 members with several inventive rainbow prints for families to share and enjoy.

Charlotte Watson got creative outside with their family's designCharlotte Watson got creative outside with their family's design
Charlotte Watson got creative outside with their family's design

She said: "Mindful activities are so important and at times like this, even more so.

"Exercise, creativity and positive attitudes are more important now than ever. I haven’t started this but I’m keen to encourage anything that supports bringing the community together, encourages a positive mindset or just makes someone smile, it’s what we need right now."

Here are a few of the Preston rainbows shared so far.

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