Leader readers say thank you to their key workers from Wrexham and Flintshire

Hundreds of people responded to our call to give a message of thanks to a key worker they knew – from shop assistants keeping shelves stocked and council workers maintaining services as best they can to the care workers and NHS staff helping to heal and keep people safe from the COVID-19 virus.

Below are just some of the photos and messages out of the many we were sent…

KAREN THOMAS – HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT FROM WREXHAM:

Joanne Hennessey said: “My wonderful mum, Karen Thomas. A health care assistant on Heddfan Unit in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.”

BETH JONES – NURSE ASSISTANT FROM WREXHAM

Sarah Pollitt said: “One of my amazing friends Beth Jones works in the Wrexham Maelor hospital on the Covid ward as N/A. She’s an absolutely amazing mum to three beautiful children and she’s always putting others before herself she’s such a credit to anyone she meets.”

KELLY RICHARDS – ITU AND THEATRE NURSE FROM WREXHAM

Emma Davies said: “Kelly Richards ITU and theatre nurse also fulltime mum. Working tirelessly to help during this absolute madness covid19, amazing nurse.

“The nicest person with a heart of gold , keep doing what you’re doing girl - you’re incredible!”

JO ROBERTS – HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT FROM WREXHAM

Julie Roberts said: “My daughter Jo Roberts who after having a major operation and being very poorly less than a year ago goes to her job as a HCA on SAU in the Maelor then goes home to look after her two children before her next shift. very proud of her.”

TRACY MYNELL-SMITH AND LINDA NURSE – RETAIL ASSISTANTS FROM WREXHAM

Tracy Mynell-Smith said: “Tracy and Linda from Co-Op Chirk. Linda has just completed 30yrs at the Co-Op.”

TRACEY SMITH AND TERRI BRODERICK - CARE HOME MANAGEMENT FROM WREXHAM:

Laura Shone said: "The staff at Highfield Pendine Park would like to say how amazing our manger Tracey Smith and deputy manager Terri Broderick have been.

"Working around the clock to make sure we feel safe, supported and valued. All the staff would just like to say thank you and we appreciate all your hard work!"

JESSICA MORGAN – CARE WORKER FROM CHESTER:

Samantha Hoxworth said: “My amazing sister Jessica Morgan who is a care worker. Even after nursing and sadly losing one of her clients to this horrible virus she still gets up and goes to work with a smile on her face to make sure the vulnerable are looked after and cared for.

“Couldn’t be any prouder to call her my sister right now!”

MELANIE PARRY – TEACHER FROM FLINTSHIRE:

Adele Parry said: “My sister Melanie Parry. She is a newly qualified teacher in Walsall and is working hard to care for vulnerable children and children of key workers, whilst away from us, her family in Flintshire.”

BONNIE MONAGHAN – CARE WORKER FROM FLINTSHIRE:

Bethan Reece said: “My amazing best friend Bonnie Monaghan. She’s a care worker at Morfa Newydd.”

BECCA HUGHES – NURSING ASSISTANT FROM FLINTSHIRE:

Louise Catton said: “My lovely friend Becca Hughes. Only 24 and is working on one of the Covid wards at the countess of Chester. Such a selfless girl, such a proud friend.”

CHELSEA OWEN – NURSE FROM FLINTSHIRE

Lauren Hughes said: “My beautiful friend Chelsea Owen working as a nurse at the Countess hospital Chester. Bravest and strongest person I know. We are all so proud of you and love you with all our hearts.”

CLAIRE BEGBIE - WREXHAM MAELOR HOSPITAL CARDIOLOGY WARD

Rebecca Saunders said: "My sister Claire Begbie is working hard at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital on the Cardiology ward. Our whole family are all really proud of her and how she risking so much to help look after her patients. We wanted to give a special thank you to her and we can’t wait to be able to see her again."