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Rainbows spreading joy across the borough

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 14:51, Monday April 6th, 2020.
Last updated: 14:52, Monday April 6th, 2020
Connie with her rainbow decorations

Children and adults alike across Caerphilly County Borough have been raising spirits during the coronavirus pandemic by decorating their windows with rainbows.

The trend, which has gained popularity on social media, made its way to Caerphilly after the government urged everyone in the UK to stay indoors, unless absolutely necessary. to stop the spread of the virus.

A rainbow painting by Isabel and Nicholas

Rudry mum Rachel Ridge, whose children Connie, 6, and Tilly, 4, are off school due to the pandemic and taking part in the craze, said: “We’re trying to cheer people up. The idea behind it is showing hope.

“It’s something positive in all the darkness. People aren’t supposed to be interacting, so it shows hope and solidarity in a difficult time.”

Caerphilly Observer appealed to readers to send in their pictures, and we weren’t disappointed.

Here are some of the rainbows decorations that were sent in by readers.

  • Aflie, 10
  • Church View care home, Caerphilly
  • Gracie, 4
  • Decorations by Connor, 3, Sara, 6, and Leah, 13
  • Alesha, 9
  • Elijah Fox and Ada Mair have decorated their wall
  • Frasier, 11 and Myles, 6
  • A drawing by Evan, 10
  • Drawings by Elliot Ray, 3, and Emelia Lily, 1
  • Fence decorations by Georgia, 5
  • Hannah, 7
  • Isabelle, 9, painting her rainbow
  • Izabelle Ley, 5
  • A rainbow by 4-year-old Jack
  • Jacob, 4
  • Izzy, 7, paid tribute to the NHS with her artwork
  • Genevieve, 8, and Florence, 4
  • Jack, 4, creating his rainbow
  • Zac, 6
  • Jennifer and Rachel
  • Decorations by 2-year-old James and his mum
  • Lily May, 6
  • Lucas, 5
  • A message from the Rigby household
  • Connie with her rainbow decorations
  • Megan and Jack
  • A rainbow painting by Michelle
  • Nicola Downie Florist in Caerphilly decorated with rainbows
  • Rogan, 4
  • Toby, 5, colouring in his rainbow
  • Vinnie with his rainbow drawing
  • Connie and Tilly
  • A window decoration in Waterloo

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