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Coronavirus Kent: A self-isolating Gravesend family is spreading happiness with a giant rainbow

A family in Gravesend is spreading love and happiness during the Coronavirus lock down by decorating their window with a colourful rainbow.

Nina Nicholls and her children, Summer, four, and Victoria, 13, joined the Facebook group, Rainbow Trail, last week.

Nina Nicholls and her daughter, Summer, at their home in Old Road East sharing happiness to the Gravesend community
Nina Nicholls and her daughter, Summer, at their home in Old Road East sharing happiness to the Gravesend community

The Rainbow Trail Facebook page was created for everyone, young and old to create rainbow pictures and stick them in their window for people to find on walks, especially during the current period of self isolation.

Nina, 41, said: "Someone tagged me in this new group, and of course, with me and my children at home it seemed like a lovely thing to do!

"The group was only made last week and after posting the picture yesterday we've already got 2,000 likes.

"The finished product looks really amazing. It took us three hours to complete and we used A4 paper, glue and paint.

"We've had some really lovely comments, people have walked by and complimented it too."

Due to the Coronavirus, Nina recently lost her job at Byron Burgers at Bluewater, and was looking for something to brighten her mood.

This section of the Rainbow Trail took three hours to make and the Nicholls family hope to bring happiness to the community
This section of the Rainbow Trail took three hours to make and the Nicholls family hope to bring happiness to the community

She said: "It's been really hard lately.

"With everything that's going on it's nice to bring a smile to not only mine and my family's face but also the people in Gravesend and those online."

The Rainbow Trail Facebook page sates: " All you have to do is create Rainbow pictures and stick them in your window. You can be as creative as you like using pens, paints or anything you have to make one.

"It would be great to get everyone involved."

You can see Nina's, Summer's and Victoria's rainbow on Old Road East in Gravesend.

To find out more about the Rainbow Trail Facebook group click here.

The home-made rainbow is displayed at the Nicholls family home in Old Road East, Gravesend
The home-made rainbow is displayed at the Nicholls family home in Old Road East, Gravesend

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