West Berkshire Council supports national Thank You Day

The first ever national Thank You Day – set to be staged on Sunday, July 4 – is being endorsed by West Berkshire Council.

For the event, people in the district and across the country are being encouraged to host Covid-secure picnics, barbecues and outdoor parties.

The council will be promoting the occasion via its social media and communications channels, encouraging residents to get involved.

Council leader Lynne Doherty (Con, Newbury Speen) said: "We are absolutely delighted to support the first ever national Thank You Day and encourage residents to recognise any person or group of people who have made a difference to those who have found lockdown periods particularly difficult.

"The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the strength and kindness not just of West Berkshire residents but those who live across the country and national Thank You Day is a great way to mark this national achievement."