Leader readers say thank you to their key worker heroes in Wrexham and Flintshire

Hundreds of people responded to our call, praising a key worker that they knew. From shop assistants keeping shelves filled with essentials and council workers maintaining services as best they can to the care workers and NHS staff helping to heal and keep people safe from Covid-19.

We continue to shine the spotlight on our everyday heroes, the amazing key workers of our towns and villages…

WREXHAM MAELOR HOSPITAL COVID-19 WARD STAFF

Rachel Ferguson said: “I want to nominate the amazing team at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital who is one of the main COVID-19 wards. Sister Awi and Sister Claire and their amazing team.

"They are like a little family in these times. It’s very busy on this ward and no one stops all day. It is very fast paced and we try our best in the hot conditions with all the PPE so a big shout out to say you’re simply the best!”

MATTHEW DAVIES – SECURITY GUARD FROM WREXHAM

Saffron Davies said: “I'm proud of my dad keeping closed factories and sites safe during lockdown. You’re doing an amazing job dad.”

EMMA NIXON – CARER FROM WREXHAM

Louise Judd said: “Emma recently started as a Carer in Wrexham and Chirk just before the pandemic started and works tirelessly to make sure her clients are looked after as well as taking the time to learn about them and ensuring they are safe.

"I’m so proud of her, she always does everything with a huge smile on her face and never fails to cheer people up that are around her.”

JODIE HARRISON – CHILD FAMILY THERAPIST FROM WREXHAM

Emma Harrison said: “I would like to put my sister forward as a surprise for a little message in the paper for a key worker, her name is Jodie Harrison, she’s from Summerhill in Wrexham. She works as a director as a child family therapist.

"She has worked all through this pandemic to ensure vulnerable children are still being cared for having therapy and comforted throughout this uncertain time. While also being a mother to two beautiful boys which are both under five. She is the most selfless person I know and she deserves every bit of recognition.”

SANDRA HUGHES – CARE ASSISTANT FROM WREXHAM

Zaley Hughes said: “My mum is still meant to at home but chose to go back to work.”

DEMI ANTROBUS – CARER FROM FLINTSHIRE

Betsy Bryan said: “My lovely cousin Demi Antrobus who is a carer from Buckley. She is such a breath of fresh air and is always so friendly and positive, we are all very proud of her.”

DANIEL SNELL – GAS ENGINEER FROM WREXHAM:

Chelsea Marie Hayes said: “My partner Daniel snell. He works for British Gas as a gas engineer and has been working all hours of the day. Always making sure there is not one person left without hot water or heating during this terrible time.

“I am a nurse who has been nursing patients with Covid and about to start my new job in critical care. Dan has been my rock through all this and has been a hero to many so it's about time someone praised him.”

SARAH MILLINGTON – BANK EMPLOYEE FROM WREXHAM:

Diane Millington said: “I'd like to nominate my daughter Sarah Millington and her partner Rob. They are both key workers in the bank.

"They go above and beyond to help customers while keeping us aware and safe from scams. They juggle childcare and go shopping for family. They deserve a mention!”

DEESIDE RAINBOW FIELD HOSPITAL TEAM:

Rachel Ferguson said: “This was the first day team led by Ceri Coleclough and Yvette Donogue. I think this should be nominated also. All of these people will be made up as they all work so hard.

"The rainbow hospital is being led by matron Kristy Ross and the band 7 is sister Yvette and the band 6 is sister Ceri Coleclough.”

MARK MORGAN – SUPPORT WORKER FROM FLINTSHIRE

Gemma Morgan said: “I’d like to nominate my husband Mark Morgan. From Connahs Quay. He is a support worker working long hours. Love you mark and we are all so proud of you!

MAIZIE HUGHES – CARER FROM FLINTSHIRE

Jess Hughes said: “I think my sister needs a mention to know that all the work she has done has not gone unnoticed! Such a hard worker!”

CATHERINE VENABLES – RETAIL ASSISTANT FROM FLINTSHIRE

Sue Huxley said “Catherine Venables from Leeswood works on the shop floor in Tesco Mold. She’s not had day off since lockdown and has to work very long days.

“The only time she’s had off work was for her 60th birthday. She did have a party booked for her 60th but sadly had to cancel it due to the pandemic.”

DANNI GODY – ICU STAFF FROM FLINTSHIRE

Michele Jones said: “I nominate my best friend Danni Goody from Holywell who works in the Countess of Chester on the ICU ward. She’s amazing and is definitely my hero key worker.”

JOANNE EDWARDS – CARE WORKER FROM FLINTSHIRE

Lia Edwards said: “Joanne Edwards from Mold works for Hospice at home. Joanne works nights and on her days off is helping vulnerable family members with shopping. Joanne is a wonderful person who deserves some appreciation.”

ALISHA LATHAM – CARER FROM FLINTSHIRE

Julie Tagg said: “My daughter Alisha Latham from Hope, is a carer and is my hero Key Worker looking after elderly and vulnerable people. Proud is an understatement. Alisha is a wonderful young woman who deserves some appreciation for all the hard work she does.”

SAM COOPER – PRODUCTION WORKER FROM FLINTSHIRE

Rebecca Rose said: “I'd like to nominate my partner Sam Cooper who works in Flint. He helped prepare sanitiser for local companies during lockdown.

“He also welcomed his little girl Phoebe Brooke into the world during lockdown whilst he was carrying out his key workers role. In this short period of time, he became a keyworker and a dad whilst caring for myself after a c-section.

"In our eyes he is our hero, thank you for everything you have done for our family and the community, we love you!”