A talented teenager whose family is on the frontline fighting coronavirus has been singing to neighbours during lockdown.
Lily McArdle, 15, has been singing outside her Chester-le-Street home as part of the nation’s Clap for Carers tribute that recognises the efforts of key workers during the covid-19 crisis.
Her mum, dad and older sister are all key workers and have been supporting their communities during the outbreak.
Lily said: “It started with me singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow and grew from there.
“I started dropping leaflets through doors asking for requests and people voting on songs and I sang the most requested ones. It has gone from one song to two songs.”
Lily, who has been bullied at school, added: “It has not only helped my confidence but it is nice to know that I am helping people."
Lily’s mum, Caroline works in the youth offence service, and her dad, Craig, is a police community support officer, while her sister, Molly, is a community carer and works with the vulnerable and elderly.
Lilly said: “I love how the community comes together and comes out to clap.
“It feels quite special, how we are clapping for people in my family as well.”
