Below are some of the finest stories inspired by our community from the first national lockdown to help raise your spirits once more.
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5. Derbyshire eight-year-old does a lockdown litter pick for the NHS
Dylan Morrison, aged 8, set himself a target of £1000 to raise for the NHS, and also asked if people could suggest additional areas that need tidying up during the first lockdown. Photo: Handout
6. Dobbies Garden Centre.
Dobbies Garden Centre in Barlborough is one of many branches that has been taking part in ongoing fundraising activities. The popular centre's staff and customers helped to raise more than £73,000 for a teenage cancer charity during the first lockdown. Photo: Handout
7. Derbyshire's inspirational Isabel Morris.
Isabel Morris, who was diagnosed with rare and complex heart problems, bravely raised cash for a charity which supports children with similar conditions. Despite ongoing health concerns, Isabel embarked on a fundraising challenge which also saw her walking up to five miles a day to support the Children's Heart Surgery Fund. Photo: Handout
8. Lorraine Turner.
School teacher, Lorraine Turner, of Chesterfield, spectacularly smashed her fundraising target of £1000 by raising £1927 for the East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS trust by shaving her head. Photo: Handout