Ossett community already planning for the end of coronavirus crisis with festival

Debbie Squires, known locally as 'Mrs Ossett' said that although no date has been confirmed due to the unknown, the community has come out in force to plan the event.

Debbie said: “It was a spur of the moment idea because we need something to look forward to and to focus on.”

A group was started on social media in a bid to bring the community together and has already over 2,000 members.

“Just the group so far has brought the community together so much, it is just fabulous," Debbie said.

The theme of the event will be rainbows and Debbie is calling for all children and families to make as many rainbow themed decorations as possible during the lockdown.

“We really want the community to join in and we don’t care if you're not very crafty, we want them all to be put up around town for all to see.”

Volunteers and organisations have already come forward to join the event with children's entertainment, DJs and singers all taking part on the day.

The event has been organised to remind the community of the small businesses and for the community to have something to look forward to.

A rainbow will also be made the day before the event by people within the community for photos to be displayed around the town.

All funds raised will be put back into the community to support everyone where it is needed.

“It will be a real community boost and it's fab how everyone has come together already.”

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