Staff at a distribution firm have paid tribute to NHS staff, carers and other key workers to the sounds of a piper.

Workers at Menzies in Aylesford, near Maidstone, applauded while local musician Ivan Brooks played - all alongside two giant blue hearts made by site operations manager Robert Greig.

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Regional manager Ian Nisbet said: "Menzies are proud to play a part in the communities we serve, from getting news to the public, supplies to the health care sector, stock to retailers and parcels to customers."

The tribute saw workers standing apart to respect social distancing during the moment of applause, which took place outside the company's distribution hub on the Larkfield Trading Estate.

A moment of respect for key workers has taken place at the site every Thursday as the nation joins together for the weekly Clap for Carers tribute to frontline workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Menzies workers have themselves played a part in the effort against the coronavirus, delivering supplies for the healthcare sector during the ongoing outbreak.

Their network has also played an important role in keeping our communities informed by distributing newspapers across the county.

The national Clap for Carers campaign began in March, when people were encouraged to stop at 8pm on a Thursday to recognise the sacrifice of the NHS as the deadly virus began to take hold.

Since then the show of appreciation has grown, and now every week people come to their doorsteps to applaud, bang pots and pans, and even let off fireworks in recognition of the efforts of key workers during the pandemic.

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