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Weekly Comms Roundup 06 April – 10 April 2020

The Virtual Grand National took place last Saturday and was broadcast live on TV! 18-1 shot Potters Corner won, with favourite Tiger Roll finishing 4th – all money was donated by bookmakers to NHS charities together. https://bbc.in/3c5TIYZ

Many famous music artists are coming together to put on a concert in order to raise money for the COVID crisis, in something which has been likened to a Live Aid for the coronavirus generation! Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and many more world famous names will be playing the concert, aptly named ‘One World: Together at Home.’ It will be taking place at 1am UK time on the 18th April. https://bit.ly/2y4c3qV

More than 300 retired former Met Police officers have volunteered to return to work in light of the coronavirus crisis, offering their services in their country’s time of need. https://bit.ly/3a2aHKq

We’re heading to New Zealand for the last good news story this week, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern urged all around the country to stay home. She thanked essential workers in her Easter speech, including the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny in a heart-warming message. Watch it here https://bbc.in/2UVnKsK