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Katie Bellis

The tender and beautiful moment 11 year old boy hugs his nan for the first time in four months

A 60-year-old nan had the best birthday surprise when she was able to hug her grandson for the first time in four months following the coronavirus lockdown in Wales.

The emotional reunion, which was captured on video, took place on Tuesday, July 14, in Tonypandy.

When Wales entered lockdown on March 23, families have been forced to spend time apart from each other.

Despite living in the same street, Hayley Feehan and 11-year-old son Jayden, have been unable to have a "proper Welsh cwtch" with nan Gillian Feehan - until now.

Daughter Hayley planned the surprise for her mam's 60th birthday. The 36-year-old said that the family have been careful since restrictions have slowly eased as her parents are at 'high risk'.

Nan Gillian and grandson Jayden reunite following the coronavirus lockdown (Hayley Feehan)

But since July 6, two households have been able join together in one "bubble" household in Wales.

Talking about the emotional reunion, Hayley, 36, said that seeing her son Jayden hug his Nan for the first time in 117 days "broke her heart".

The emotional reunion took place on Tuesday (Hayley Feehan)
(Hayley Feehan)

"It's been really emotional for us all, we are really close. We have walked past her window and waved before but it is not the same. It's a long time to go without seeing your grandparents.

"She needed to cwtch her grandson.

"It's the little things in life you actually need. My friends Sheryl and Paul also helped me out a lot yesterday."

Hayley said that her mam was aware that they were coming over to see her for her birthday, but she didn't know that she would be able to hug her daughter and grandson.

"She didn't know Jayden was going to come over, it was the best day of my life.

"I'm 36 and I didn't realise how much I needed my mother until yesterday.

"Jayden slept their last night, he wouldn't leave," she added.

Nan Gillian said it has been terrible not being able to see her family properly in the last few months.

"I have listened from day one of lockdown, I didn't expect this, they came over around 12pm, it was lovely and it was my 60th.

"He sat in the garden with his nanny.

"It's made my birthday so special," the 60-year-old said.

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