Leader readers say thank you to their key worker heroes in Wrexham and Flintshire

Hundreds of people responded to our call, praising a key worker that they knew. From shop assistants keeping shelves filled with essentials and council workers maintaining services as best they can to the care workers and NHS staff helping to heal and keep people safe from Covid-19.

We continue to shine the spotlight on our everyday heroes, the amazing key workers of our county…

VICKY ROBERTS – CHILDMINDER FROM WREXHAM

Sara Williams said: “Would like to say a massive thank you to my little boy’s childminder Vicky Roberts. She selflessly looks after my child as I’m a key worker.

“Very grateful to her and her family for having him in her home at this scary time.”

JULIE MADDOCKS – SOCIAL CARE WORKER FROM WREXHAM

Xaviere Maddocks said: “My mum Julie Maddocks from Wrexham, a Social care worker at Penygelli Hall. Putting her own health at risk to help others and never moaned once! Always thinking of anyone but herself.”

RACHEL MORRIS – TEACHING ASSISTANT FROM WREXHAM

Margaret Austin said: “My beautiful daughter Rachel Morris is a teaching assistant and goes out to look after key workers children.”

KARLA BAGNALL – NHS STAFF FROM WREXHAM

Clare Heath said: “To my daughter she is truly our hero. Not only does she do an amazing job looking after my two gorgeous grandsons, she puts herself at risk while working for the NHS at Wrexham Maelor Hospital looking after everyone who needs it. We as a family are so proud of you!”

CARL JOWITT – HEALTHCARE ENGINEER FROM WREXHAM

Kelly Jowitt said: “My husband Cael Jowitt from Wrexham, a healthcare engineer for Healthcare Matters.

“Been working all the way through this and extra hours on top, has been and still is working so hard, an amazing dad to our little girl too, we are so proud of him.”

MEGAN ROUGHSEDGE – CARER FROM WREXHAM

Sarah Wareham said: “My beautiful daughter Megan Roughsedge working for Pendine Park, just turned 18. She started work during the pandemic I’m very proud of her. Her dad Andy [pictured] is also a key worker.”

ASHLEY ROBINSON – CARER FROM WREXHAM

Charlie Robinson said: “My sister Ashley. We both work as a home carers in Wrexham. She has been longer serving then me. She has taught me a lot and I wouldn’t have done this without her.”

ALAN HUGHES – LORRY DRIVER FROM WREXHAM

Julie Gregson said: “Would like to thank Alan Hughes from Wrexham. He drives a lorry for Sunhill all week - only home at weekends. Our daughter and I miss him when he is away.”

ABBY FLEMING – HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT FROM WREXHAM

Alyx Jade said: “I want to say a shoutout to my best friend Abbey Fleming to her amazing work as a healthcare assistant in Gwastard Hall care home. She works all hours and she is truly amazing at her job.”

JANE JONES – HOSPICE STAFF FROM WREXHAM

Judith Breese said: “Working in Nightingale House Hospice Wrexham. Not only does she work on the front line she also does my shopping as I am self-isolating.”

DAVID SUTTON – SUPERMARKET STAFF AND COASTGUARD VOLUNTEER FROM FLINTSHIRE

An anonymous reader said: “Our amazing husband, father, son, brother and uncle David 'Sutty' Sutton is a key worker twice over.

“He spends most days working in our local Asda superstore ensuring that food stock is available for customers and that the shelves are full. There have also been times when he has had to endure angry customers as emotions run high at this terrible time, not something retail workers need right now as the job is already stressful enough at this current time.

“At any moment in time and at the bleep of a pager David can go from stocking the shelves in the Asda store to rescuing people who've got into trouble along the North Wales Coast, the Wirral and in the Cheshire area with the local Coastguard team.

“He is often helping people cut off by the tide and stuck in the mud. These past couple of weeks the Coastguard have been working alongside North Wales Police to provide high visibility patrols, patrolling local beaches and coastal hotspots ensuring that people are sticking to social distancing and complying with the COVID-19 regulations.

“He has been working tirelessly practically every day, putting himself in harm’s way and not knowing who he is coming into contact with on a daily basis. We want to thank him for all that he does for everyone around him and for working so hard, not just at this tough time but all year round.”

NIK EDWARDS – NHS STAFF FROM FLINTSHIRE

Amanda Killa said: “My friend Nik Edwards, she is working at Holywell hospital. She’s had her hen do cancelled and had to change her wedding to next year.”

PAUL HUGHES – DELIVERY DRIVER FROM FLINTSHIRE

Natasha Hughes said: “My dad Paul Hughes who has been delivering parcels for well over 10 years now. He’s always worked hard, he’s my hero!”

GEMMA LARGE – PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER FROM FLINTSHIRE

Emily Large said: “Gemma Large for being a primary school teacher in Ellesmere Port, looking after all the key workers children. She always puts everyone first and she’s got a heart of gold. Couldn’t be prouder of her.”

JANE PUGH AND LORRAINE JONES – NURSING HOME STAFF FROM FLINTSHIRE

Chloe Pugh said: “I’d like to nominate my mother (Jane Pugh) and auntie (Lorraine Jones) to be in the “thank you” article.

“Both work tirelessly within nursing homes for as long as I can remember. They’re both real hero’s and go above and beyond for their residents. Never once do they ask or expect anything in return.

“Families of residents beam when they talk about them and how they treat their loved ones. I aspire to be like them and I’m so proud of them both.”

EMMA CARRINGTON – DISTRICT NURSE FROM FLINTSHIRE

Demi Antrobus said: “My amazing mother in law Emma who is a district nurse, she works so hard to look after her patients and her own family at home, we are all so proud of her.”

SHARON ROBERTS – NURSING ASSISTANT FROM FLINTSHIRE

Rhian Burdon said: “My eldest daughter's step mum. She is working on the front line and is doing amazing.

“My daughter hasn't been able to see her dad or step mum for well over a month now because we don't want to chance her getting ill. It’s heart breaking for us all that they can't see each other but she is doing her job and saving lives. We will make up for it when we can. Love ya lots!”

LIANNE WILLIAMS – HEALTHCARE SUPPORT WORKER FROM FLINTSHIRE

Lynda McAuley said: “My cousin Lianne Williams works at Mold Hospital. She works so hard and also has her own family at home. Proud of you hun!”

DEMI ANTROBUS – CARER FROM FLINTSHIRE

Cleo Toner said: “My sister Demi Antrobus she lives in buckley. Works as a carer, has picked up a lot of other people shifts and has two little girls at home. Big thank you Demi for putting everyone before yourself.”