VIDEO: Sleaford and district step out to clap for the NHS carers and other key workers against coronavirus

They clapped, cheered and banged pots and pans at 8pm in streets up and down the town as well as elsewhere in the district and the country. Well done folks!

North Kesteven District Council showed its support too, posting a video of its staff and families applauding, saying: "Tonight, we unite together in appreciation of the amazing work our NHS, carers, volunteers and key workers across the country are doing to keep the UK ticking over.

"We truly are a United Kingdom! Well done, and thank you from all at NKDC and their families. #ClapforNHS #ClapforCarers."

In a further show of support for the incredible NHS, the council lit up its Sleaford offices in blue, saying: "Keep up the fantastic work! We are proud of you — at North Kesteven District Council."

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust reacted to the massive wave of support saying: "Wow! What an incredible way to say thank you to our NHS staff. Thank you to everyone who was clapping and supporting #OurNHSPeople last night."

The Trust is also seeking temporary staff to support catering, stores staff, drivers and domestic work at Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital, Boston and Grantham and District Hospital.

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Many Sleaford have commented on the thousands who joined in on their doorsteps in streets around the town.

One resident on social media posted: "Well done Sheldrake Road, that was quite emotional."

While another replied: "I was hanging out my bedroom window joining in and it was really loud."

Another added: "It was fab, don’t know where you are but the house on Victory (Way) was flashing."

Someone on Grantham Road praised everyone's contributions say: "I felt a bit silly grabbing my boys thinking other people would not bother. It was brilliant, well done everyone. I think Sleaford is getting it. I can no longer tell the time by the traffic on the road. We can do it, stay safe."

Others mentioned hearing pans being banged, saying: "It was quite emotional to see and hear so many of us united in our appreciation."

Someone out delivering at the time said: "I was out doing my job, delivering food to people. As I was going down Russel Crescent everyone that was out even cheered me on. Feels great to know even people like myself are appreciated in these times.

"But well done to each and everyone of you that spared at minute for the NHS and key workers."