Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Window bid to keep spirits flying high
THERE are few more cheerful sights on a rainy day than a beautiful, colourful rainbow.
And, as the effects of the coronavirus crisis seriously hit home and people retreat from social contact, communities are now adopting the rainbow as a symbol of hope in a bid to spread good cheer.
Caroline Stephenson explained a group of mums i n Monikie and Newbigging had got together to promote the rainbow i dea after seeing it elsewhere in the UK.
She said: “We thought the idea of putting rainbows in our windows and doors where people could see them was a great idea.
“The neighbourhood children are going on walks, but are no longer able to see their friends or go to the playground. Some of us are putting rainbows up in our windows for them to spot as many as they can on a walk – like a giant neighbourhood-wide ‘I Spy’ game.”
Caroline added: “Although it was mums who first thought about this idea for their children, we thought it could extend to everyone.
“During a time when we are not able to meet up with people we thought it could benefit the entire community and everyone of all ages.
“It would be really nice if older people had them in their windows too so that when the children, or anyone out walking, spotted the rainbow they could wave to the person inside. This would be a great way to keep everyone cheerful and let people know they are not alone and that people are still about.”
She said: “It would be great if we could get as many people as possible doing this at this very difficult time.
“It’s something bright and positive to try to help to keep spirits up and to keep us all connected and spread some joy, as well as something cheerful for our children and others to get involved in.”
The Tele has found the idea has already reached into Dundee with some windows in the Ferryfields area already sporting rainbows.