On behalf of the wider community, the group behind Farnham Connects have organised a thank you to the local NHS staff by gifting bunches of daffodils.

At the most recent Farnham Connects, a regular virtual meeting of the voluntary and statutory sector that is coordinating the community response to COVID, a discussion ensued about the particular challenges facing front line health staff during this third lockdown. The group wanted to find a simple way of acknowledging the contribution that health staff are making and to show kindness in a time of relentless effort and dedication. They particularly wanted to reach not only the nurses and doctors but receptionists, cleaners, care home staff and pharmacists who are all working tirelessly to manage public expectation in difficult times.

On Thursday 04 February volunteers, many of whom have been involved in delivering prescriptions throughout the pandemic, have distributed flowers to hospital staff, every care home, doctors surgery and pharmacy in Farnham. The team used a set of covid-secure processes with the health and safety of everyone uppermost in their minds.

Thank you to the NHS. Take a look at the daffodil recipients below.