Youth groups rally to show support during coronavirus pandemic

Young people from across Preston have been putting pen to paper to show their solidarity during the coronavirus crisis.
Young people from Preston Impact have made a banner to salute the work of the NHS and put it up on fencing close to the Royal Preston HospitalYoung people from Preston Impact have made a banner to salute the work of the NHS and put it up on fencing close to the Royal Preston Hospital
Young people from Preston Impact have made a banner to salute the work of the NHS and put it up on fencing close to the Royal Preston Hospital

Teenagers from Preston Impact Youth Groups were moved by the plight of elderly people confined to either their own homes or rooms in their care facilities.

Between them, they came up the idea of putting together colourful banners to hang outside two rest homes to cheer residents up, then did naotehr to show their support for NHS staff.

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Spokes duo for the groups Lois 16, and Eden 14,. explained: "For many years we have attended Preston Impact Youth Group and we have worked alongside Sherwood Care Home and Bethany House so we decided to help cheer them up at Easter as they will be feeling lonely as ever.

Young people made banners for old folks homes to help cheer them up in isolationYoung people made banners for old folks homes to help cheer them up in isolation
Young people made banners for old folks homes to help cheer them up in isolation

So, we made banners wishing them a happy Easter and wishing them all the best.

"We hope we brought a smile to their faces and made sure they know that people are thinking of them and care for them all."

The young people also wanted to find a way to publicly acknowledge the work of " amazing NHS workers."

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. So, they made another banner dedicated to the NHS which has been pout up close to the Royal Preston Hospital in Sharoe Green Lane, on railings outside Costa.

The teens said: "The NHS are amazing and need support and acknowledgement now more than ever. "

Their efforts have attracted praise from people across the area.

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