The event – organised locally by lead nurse Matthew Tacey, and his family – is one of a number of peaceful marches taking place across the country this weekend.

5. Protestors were masked up
In support of COVID-19 guidance, all the protestors appeared to be masked up for the march Photo: Nik Farah

6. 'Claps don't stop COVID. We do'
Last month, the government announced an above-inflation pay rise for nearly one million public sector workers, but nurses, midwives and hospital cleaners are among those who are controversially not included Photo: Nik Farah

7. 'Overworked and underpaid'
Protestors gathered to demand better of their government Photo: Nik Farah

8. 'Nurses deserve better'
Placards and banners were waved high and proud at the event Photo: Nik Farah
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