Peterborough Telegraph readers nominate hundreds of their 'covid heroes' - here's who they are

We asked Telegraph readers to tell this newspaper who their lockdown legends have been so we could help to share their good work, and the nominations were in the hundreds.

Those who have touched the most lives in this area, include remarkable human beings that have been the back bone behind cafes, a pharmacist moving mountains for patients and individuals who have all been chinks of light offering a listening ear.

Here are some of your nominations for incredible people in Peterborough who have been making a big difference – and we wish we could include all of you amazing individuals.

Emma Stones nominated one of my best friends, Mollie Kelly who is a special person in many lives.

She said: “She works full time with vulnerable adults, never moans and then goes home to sometimes look after her little one on her own whilst her partner works nights.

"Never gets too tiring for her because she loves working for her family and helping her students in her job.

Shirley Seekins made a special mention for Fiona Winchester and her team.

She added: “She never stops and works through any hurdles. She has a great network and gets the job done with getting food to the homeless around Peterborough.

"Whenever there is something needed she will move heaven and earth to meet those needs and challenges she is a earth angel.”

Bev Dade wanted to shout about heroes in her area, too. She added: “Definitely corner shops like Odiz at Hillclose who have gone over and beyond caring and delivering to the local and elderly communities around a large area.”

Nadia Abdurahman gave a huge shout out to Shahaid Millfield. She said: “He worked tirelessly round-the-clock before the lockdown and then continued with his superhero cape, to help during lockdown 1, 2 ,3 to find accommodation for those sleeping rough.

“From early in the morning, until the wee hours, hail, rain or snow, he is out there providing assistance and paying out of his own pocket for a hotel for those homeless individuals that are not housed by the council.”

The staff at staff at West Raven Community Cafe, Wittering Community Food Hub and Oundle Rotary Club were also among the most nominated communities, which readers have a special nod to for going above and beyond for others.

Millie Stevens added: “My amazing friends Emma Stones and Amy Rosser who always work hard as part of the NHS, always keeping positive and doing what they can to help others and take care of them.”

Lisa Parker-Roberts wanted everyone to know about Nadeem Ismail who is a pharmacist at the critical care unit at Peterborough City Hospital.

She said: “He has organised food deliveries to staff and also gone above and beyond in reaching out to his friends and network of local business to see if they could donate goods and services that would benefit the staff and patients in critical care.

"This is as well as working full time, plus countless hours of overtime to be there for staff and patients.He truly is a hero.”

Join in the conversation and see who else Telegraph readers nominated by clicking here.