Crowds turn out in Horncastle to applaud NHS heroes

Horncastle Police and the town’s fire crew team joined residents in saluting the nation’s NHS heroes during a clap for all essential workers last night (Thursday).
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Everyone involved said they wanted to thank workers who are at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19.

One resident who took part said: “It was very emotional. It was good to see so many people taking part.

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People like the doctors, nurses, police and supermarket workers are all doing a brilliant job.”

Members of the Horncastle Neighbourhood Policing Team showed their respect.Members of the Horncastle Neighbourhood Policing Team showed their respect.
Members of the Horncastle Neighbourhood Policing Team showed their respect.

Photographer John Aron took the pictures and said it was ‘amazing’ to see so many people involved.

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Residents turned out to clap for our NHS heroes

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Residents turned out to clap for our NHS heroes

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