A tireless volunteer who has made thousands of special face masks for the vulnerable is calling on people to display 'Wings of Hope' in their windows during the third lockdown.
Louise Drakes, from Keelby, Lincolnshire, said she crafts her 'wings' from old face coverings and hopes the idea can become as popular as the Clap for Our Carers.
Her local village's community gardens have now been adorned with the decorations, with the concept inspired by Rainbow Hunts to spread happiness.
Louise, who makes customised masks for the deaf, as well as those with dementia and autism, said art therapy is an ideal practice during times of uncertainty.
She told GrimsbyLive : "Please make wings or draw wings and put them in your windows or in your gardens to spread the Wings of Hope.
"My wings were inspired by the NHS Scrub Angel and are made from the fabric scraps from the face covers, scrubs and window face covers I make for the NHS, deaf and dementia and autistic communities."
Louise has been keeping Grimsby and Cleethorpes' most vulnerable people in face masks since the pandemic began in March 2020.
She has made more than 8,000 to date – with about 2,000 suitable for people who rely on lip-reading.
Clap for Our Carers began in March 2020 when England entered into its first lockdown amid the Covid-19 crisis.
It was the brainchild of Annemarie Plas, from London, as a gesture of appreciation for the NHS and other key workers during the turbulent times.
The Rainbow Hunts, meanwhile, saw children draw pictures of rainbows and display them in their windows to spread happiness to people passing by their homes.
Louise added: "Some of the mums wanted something to replace the rainbows so I set up a group and have put some arty ideas on there.
"Art therapy helps so many and during these uncertain times, I wanted a project we could all do."
Louise has set up a Facebook page where people can share their Wings of Hope - and be accessed here.
