A rainbow is a simple symbol of hope. And it’s our children across the UK who are lifting spirits and bringing joy and positivity to us all at this time.
Children are creating colourful rainbows, and placing them in windows as part of a national arty campaign called Chase the Rainbow to bring hope amid the uncertain times we currently live in.
Colourful pictures are painted on paper, others chalked on the ground and some adorn stones. Many are displayed in windows and even Number 10 displays one in their window to show their support with the message ‘we are all in this together’.
Children have drawn these to bring smiles to people's faces and to brighten up your day.
It’s also a way of thanking the NHS for their heroic work, thanking those people delivering food parcels or medicines, and not forgetting the postmen and delivery drivers ensuring our post and packages get to us still. It is brightening the day of passer-bys, going for their daily walk or essential shop and spreading the message of love, kindness and togetherness in our communities.
It’s also a great motivation for children to spot the rainbows when out for a walk to show them other families’ artwork.
I asked my co-workers here at Business West what their children have been doing to make their little voices heard. Here’s what they said:
“We got hold of chalk and gave the drive a makeover”, Lizzie Lyons.
“Lots of people on our street have pictures in their windows. Making the rainbows was a great way to entertain a preschooler and a toddler - we've been been getting orders from all grandparents in Wales who want ones for their windows!” Nina Skubala.
“I pulled out the glitter for our rainbow and chalk for our front garden wall. Lovely to see families out on their hour long rainbow hunts”, Emma Pickering.
When I asked my daughter why she’s painted rainbows, she said “Rainbows make coronavirus germs fly away”, Laura Ross.
And it’s not just young children who are making a difference. Teenagers are also stepping up.
“With the cancelling of GCSE exams my daughter has found herself with more time on her hands so is volunteering at the community shop several times each week. The village shop is normally run on a volunteer basis by the elderly, however, the majority of them are self-isolating.” said Leigh Jenkins.
The weekly clap for the NHS is also a hugely motivating tribute to everyone who is working so hard to fight this pandemic, risking their own lives to keep us all safe. My children enthusiastically bang pans, clap and whoop. It’s the kind of thing that makes the hairs on your arms stand up on end.
It’s moving and heartening to feel part of the community that we’re all in this together. Spreading hope through rainbows, expressing gratitude and helping in our communities is a positive way we all stand united in our determination and hope to quell this virus.
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