Old Vicarage gets lit up to salute carers and frontline workers

* The Old Vicarage care home lit up in rainbow colours.

The Old Vicarage care home chose some enlightening ways to show its appreciation to its own team and key workers across the UK for putting their lives at risk to support vulnerable people. 

The home, which is currently under lockdown, was lit up in rainbow colours to echo the national theme of support for the NHS and care sector.

On the same night a group of its carers and volunteers dressed up and danced in rainbow lights and also made a video to try and cheer everyone up,

* The light dancers in front of the home.

And one of the oldest residents, 96-year-old Joan Fell penned a special message of hope to the world. 

Old Vicarage owner Bethan Mascarenhas said: "All this was a saluet from us to our own wonderful care team and all key workers - those who are putting their own lives at risk daily in order to support the country and those who are vulnerable. 

"We are incredibly proud of all that they are doing at this time and we wanted to show that by flooding the Vicarage in rainbow lights, as a symbol of hope. 

"All who live with us are so grateful to those working to keep them safe.

"Our resident Joan Fell wrote in her special message: "Our rainbow is a message of hope, love and determination. We’ll beat this virus yet by working together and supporting each other. So clap for the NHS, for the volunteers and all who care - we are with you, every step of the way’"

* Joan Fell, 96, and her message of hope (below).

Bethan added: "We cannot thank our team enough for all the dedication and commitment they are showing us at this time, they truly are our heroes. 

"Despite the huge amount of weight on their shoulders and consistent worry that the virus may cause devastating effects for all of us, they carry on with absolute professionalism and a smile on their faces - it’s just incredible, we are in awe of how they are handling this crisis.

"Our residents have also shown great strength and resilience, they have been so supportive of the team and of each other offering support where they can,  as have family members and the local community who run to our aid with face masks, wash bags, visors and even cakes for the staff.

"It's been a real boost for all of us to know that people are looking out for us and supporting us at this time. We will never forget the kindness shown by so many, this is a time we will always remember. 

"A group of our carers and volunteers danced in rainbow lights and made a video to try and cheer everyone up, to give a message of hope at this time - because as we know, after the storm comes a rainbow.

"We'd like to say a big thank you also to Orb Sound & Lighting for setting up the light display for us."