Glaswegians encouraged to make window display to thank key workers
It comes after thousands took part in the rainbow display to spread hope across the country.
Last updated 28th Apr 2020
People across Glasgow are being asked to display a new sign in their window following the rainbow trend which was used to spread hope.
Now every household in the city is being encouraged to create a version of the city’s famous ‘People Make Glasgow’ brand to thank all the key workers for keeping vital services running during the pandemic.
They can either make their own versions or colour in and customise the template created already to make the window displays.
It's hoped they will highlight Glasgow’s community spirit and the respect people are showing by carrying out social distancing measures to protect key workers and each other.
Social media users are being asked to include the hashtags #stayhome and #peoplemakeglasgow when sharing pictures of their displays on social media.
Chair of Glasgow Life and Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor David McDonald, said: "Glasgow’s people have always been at the heart of this great city and Glaswegians have responded brilliantly to the Coronavirus crisis by staying home, restricting their movements and looking out for more vulnerable neighbours.
"The People Make Glasgow window display campaign is designed to celebrate the spirit of resourcefulness, generosity and kindness that personifies this city, and to express solidarity with our frontline workers and each other during this difficult period.
"At a time when most Glasgow Life services are being delivered remotely due to the lockdown and facilities are temporarily closed, we hope this initiative will help spark creative engagement and enjoyment while people are at home.
"As demonstrated by the hugely popular rainbows campaign, there are no limits to the ways people might respond to this challenge, and I think we can look forward to some very imaginative displays that reflect Glaswegians’ shared affection for their city, as well as showing their love and care for their neighbours, their communities and our hard-working frontline workers."
Alan Cragie, Scottish Ambulance Service ​Area Service Manager North Glasgow, said:
"It has been wonderful to see all the messages of support from the public, from rainbows as we drive past to colourful painted stones left outside. We have appreciated every single gesture and The People Make Glasgow​ window campaign is a great idea to keep the spirits of all our key workers of Glasgow up, whilst keeping the public safe at home. We want to thank Scarlett for her fantastic picture and we will be hanging it with pride in the window of our station."
Roddie Keith, The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Local Senior Officer for Glasgow, said: "It’s fantastic to see the community coming together and The People Make Glasgow campaign is a great way to keep spirits up during this time. We were delighted to accept the poster young Scarlett made and handed into Springburn Fire Station during her daily exercise and we are proud to be able to display this at our station. We want to thank Scarlett and her mum for their generosity and everyone in the local area who joins in when we clap for key workers and carers on a Thursday night."
The People Make Glasgow template can be downloaded here.
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