Coronavirus: Monday’s Local Updates

Aaron wearing one of the face shields

A Market Harborough man is making vital PPE equipment for health and care workers to use during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Aaron Shrive, a self-employed 3D designer, has already produced over 160 plastic face shields using his 3D printers and is even working through the night to cope with demand.

He is doing it all out of his own pocket and has been receiving big support from those he is helping.

Aaron spoke to Hfm:

Aaron is appealing for donations of plastic laminator pouches to help with the production of the face shields.  If you can help, contact him through Facebook HERE 

They can’t meet up in person, so musicians from the Great Bowden Recital Trust are rehearsing together online!

Video conferencing technology is allowing them to stay in touch, with over 50 members of the adult choir rehearsing together from their homes.

Great Bowden Recital Trust are rehearsing together on-line

The charity’s other groups, including the popular Carnival Drums,are also experimenting with online sessions.

Managing Trustee Sue Benson spoke to Hfm: