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[THREAD]: While the country is in lockdown and Northampton’s NHS staff and key workers are working incredibly hard to keep us safe, so many other members of the community are doing all they can to help.
![[THREAD]: While the country is in lockdown and Northampton’s NHS staff and key workers are working incredibly hard to keep us safe, so many other members of the community are doing all they can to help.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUriV8wUwAI8LUy.jpg "[THREAD]: While the country is in lockdown and Northampton’s NHS staff and key workers are working incredibly hard to keep us safe, so many other members of the community are doing all they can to help.")
At @Chronandecho we’ve spoken to a lot of people doing good deeds over the last week or so, whether they’re raising money for the NHS or trying to make lockdown a little bit easier for us all. Here’s a round-up of all these amazing people.
Eight-year-old Scarlett made posters and banners to thank the NHS and brighten up her street. Via @crobertsjourno https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/scarlett-scatters-smiles-throughout-her-northampton-street-posters-and-banners-2524062
Jennifer created a free guide for parents about using art therapy to help their children during the lockdown. https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/health/coronavirus/be-honest-possible-northampton-art-therapist-releases-guide-help-parents-deal-familys-mental-health-during-lockdown-2524055
Lisa wrote and recorded a song to thank the NHS and raise funds. She has already raised more than £1,700. https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/health/coronavirus/northampton-musician-releases-song-honour-nhs-and-raise-money-those-fighting-pandemic-2522888
Several people from different areas of the town, used their once-a-day exercise to dress up and make children (and big kids) smile. https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/superheroes-and-dinosaurs-take-streets-northampton-put-smiles-faces-during-lockdown-2527171
Wedding planner, Hannah, hosted free online sessions to offer support to couples affected by postponements. https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/health/coronavirus/your-day-will-happen-northampton-wedding-planner-offers-calming-advice-couples-whose-big-days-have-been-postponed-2524385
Alex wanted to help his girlfriend who works at Northampton General even though he can’t see her, so he set up a fundraiser that has raised more than £800. https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/health/coronavirus/selfless-man-sets-fundraiser-and-creates-hampers-isolation-wards-northampton-general-hospital-2527278
Mum-of-three Lisa wanted to give children something to look forward to so she organised a ‘dress as your COVID heroes’ day. https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/health/coronavirus/northampton-mum-organises-dress-day-honour-all-coronavirus-heroes-and-give-children-something-look-forward-2523771
And finally, Natalie, who owns a town centre salon, launched a hilarious ‘worst hair cut’ competition while people have to rely on themselves or a loved one for a trim. Via @AUlkeJP https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/northampton-salon-offers-prize-worst-lockdown-haircut-anyone-who-has-tried-have-go-home-2525748
During these unprecedented times, we need each other in order to keep going. This thread contains just a few of the brilliant things people are doing right now. Keep doing heart-warming things Northampton - it’s great to see and we love to report on it at @chronandecho.
