Oldham's thank-you to the blooming brilliant NHS heroes and key workers

Oldham Council is saying a blooming great thank you to the borough’s NHS heroes and key workers

The town centre's WOW Bed has been transformed into a tribute to those risking their lives for our safety during the pandemic.

Oldham Council's multi award-winning horticultural staff have planted the huge ‘THANK YOU’ design which is accompanied by two rainbows that are sure to brighten up the town centre and hopefully put a smile on the faces of those who see them.

Most of their suppliers are closed due to the Coronavirus so the gardeners had to be creative. They made the centrepiece out of shrubs, flowers, wildflower, grasses and stone - materials donated by Keyline Oldham and Brentwood Moss Nurseries for donating materials.

Councillor Ateeque Ur Rehman, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, said: “The superb work NHS staff and key workers are doing during this difficult time is immeasurable.

“We wanted to pay our own unique tribute to those who are working night and day to help residents, so we came up with this idea.

“It’s our little way of saying thank you and showing our appreciation.”

“I’d like to say a big thank you to our Environmental Services staff who have done a great job bringing the WOW bed to life.” 

They'll be relocating the rainbows to somewhere else in the borough in the future so they create a lasting legacy.

You can share your photos of the WOW Bed to Oldham Council on social media via Facebook (I Love Oldham), Twitter (@OldhamCouncil) and Instagram (@OldhamCouncil).

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