People in St Albans and Harpenden have painted rainbows, clapped from their driveways and sent personal messages of thanks to honour NHS staff and key workers.

Herts Advertiser: Annabel Harding, age six, clapping for carers in Boundary Road, Bernard's Heath, St Albans. Picture: Sally HardingAnnabel Harding, age six, clapping for carers in Boundary Road, Bernard's Heath, St Albans. Picture: Sally Harding (Image: Archant)

Ellie Miller, of Ditchling Court in St Albans, shaved her head to raise money for the NHS, and managed to raise a total of £250.

She said: “I thank the NHS for helping me over the last few years due to chronic conditions I have. I would like to say I am extremely grateful for all your hard work and help and I will always appreciate all you do.

Herts Advertiser: Key workers in St Albans remembering the frontline NHS staff and key workers who have lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Don ByrneKey workers in St Albans remembering the frontline NHS staff and key workers who have lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Don Byrne (Image: Archant)

Tiffany Ballard, manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery in St Albans, said: “I just want to say a truly huge thank you and praise my whole entire team, they have been truly amazing and have gone above and beyond to continue giving care and comfort to both the children in our care and also their families.”

Please send your pictures and videos in support of key workers to anne.suslak@archant.co.uk

Herts Advertiser: Ellie Miller of Ditchling Court, St Albans, before shaving her hair off to raise money for the NHS. Picture: SuppliedEllie Miller of Ditchling Court, St Albans, before shaving her hair off to raise money for the NHS. Picture: Supplied (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: Ellie Miller of Ditchling Court, St Albans, after shaving her hair off to raise money for the NHS. Picture: SuppliedEllie Miller of Ditchling Court, St Albans, after shaving her hair off to raise money for the NHS. Picture: Supplied (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: Florian from St Albans thanks the NHS. Picture: LJ SilvermanFlorian from St Albans thanks the NHS. Picture: LJ Silverman (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: Harrison and Charlie Fletcher clapping for NHS staff and key workers in Blake Close, St Albans. Picture: Caroline FletcherHarrison and Charlie Fletcher clapping for NHS staff and key workers in Blake Close, St Albans. Picture: Caroline Fletcher (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: Tanna Robertson in Lancaster Road, St Albans, with a thank you to the NHS and Rennie Grove Hospice drawn by him and his cousins Archie, Isla and Marnie Brown.Tanna Robertson in Lancaster Road, St Albans, with a thank you to the NHS and Rennie Grove Hospice drawn by him and his cousins Archie, Isla and Marnie Brown. (Image: Archant)