Hemel Stags show appreciation for NHS with giant pitch message

Hemel Stags Rugby Club showed their appreciation for the amazing work the NHS staff are doing by creating a tribute on their pitch.

The Rugby League Club, who play at Pennine Way Stadium, Hemel Hempstead, made the touching tribute on Saturday, March 28, - the message says NHS inside a giant heart on the rugby pitch.

A spokesperson for Hemel Stags Rugby Club said: "A small token of appreciation for the hard work the NHS are doing."

On Thursday, the nation gave a round of the applause for the NHS to thank the workers for the amazing work they are doing during difficult times.

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