Flintshire residents get all dressed up to put their bins out

Gwernymynydd county councillor Kevin Hughes has been snapping residents dressed to the nines carrying out mundane tasks around their homes during the Covid-19 lock-down.

Putting the bins out in their prom gowns are Amba Starr and Lola Rose watched by their mum Lucia Roberts who is dressed in an evening gown and tiara

He said: “I saw dressing up to put bins and recycling out had become something of a social media craze in Australia and thought it was a great way of bringing a smile to a few faces during lock-down.

Dressed in his dinner suit and fireman's helmet to carry out some roof DIY is retired firefighter John Evans

“Residents were quickly on board with the idea and we have had some cracking efforts across all age groups. I never thought I’d see young ladies putting bins out in prom gowns or people cleaning windows in wedding dresses.”

Dressed up in Cinderella outfits to put the bins out is Gwernymynydd Pantomime Company dame Paul Maguire watched by his daughters, Enya, left, and Leah

He added: “I’ve been really impressed with the community spirit across both Gwernymynydd and Nercwys during the whole coronavirus pandemic crisis. Everyone has been helping each other whether its with shopping or collecting prescriptions.

Looking stunning in her wedding dress is Sharon Godwin as she waters the garden and cleans the windows watched by her pet, Alfie

“Everyone has stuck to the social distancing measures and we had a great response to the 75th VE Day celebrations with lots of people out enjoying tea and scones in their front gardens.

Hard at work in her garden in her prom dress is Luisa Citra

“There is a real sense of togetherness and fun across both villages and the attitude is we will come through this tough period together. I think these fun images perfectly convey that mindset”