To think the talk of so many NHS clappers is mostly down and out lies?

[TheUndo]

I missed it last time but gave it the benefit of the doubt. Until Tonight. I listened closely outside at 8 and did not hear a single clap in my area. Also, on Channel 4 news it was showing people clapping and it was literally only a few people clapping, very unenthusiastically and slowly and even sarcastically, I hasten to add. I’m not saying it’s not a “thing” but to claim it’s all “up and down the country” no it’s not, loads of people don’t give a damn. I wonder at all the stories shared by MNers about entire streets coming out to clap and wonder where they live where this happens as everyone that replies seem to agree

Very loud where I am in Hampshire. Fireworks woke up my DD though which I was less impressed with! I've got a pretty big hospital just down the road and some of my neighbours work there, so it was nice.

Heard loads of clapping, are you always negative? why would people lie about this?

Lots in my town did it

I'm in Suffolk. We had bagpipes and fireworks. So much clapping and singing

Loads on our street - we live near a big London Hospital - so grateful

Loads in our village, clapping, banging saucepans very well turned out x

You never see a soul on my road, it is so quiet. Very few cars pass by and if you listened hard enough you could hear a pin drop.
I was inside when the clapping started but the sound was loud and clear. There was literally people outside every single house. To see so many people clapping outside all at the same time was very moving.

Whole street out here in a leafy London suburb

East London council estate - loads of people clapping, church rang it's bells, even a dubious firework

Lots of clapping here. Most of our neighbours were out, and so were we.

Money needs to be filtered down to many.

The government were referring to the “low skilled” not so long ago, pretty dam useful now. But they will pat themselves on the back for a job well done as it ends. Important (wealthy) can come out of their homes and carry on. This includes celebrities, some of whom have really shown their true colours.

So clap or don’t clap - it’s not important. We need a better government (one that doesn’t strive to reduce services).
Many thanks to every one who is having to keep this country going. It’s not just those who clap on Thursdays who appreciate the work.

HooplaHoopla I am a key worker and you dont need to remind me that we are on lockdown , you don't need to type in bold either . Of course some people would appreciate the time to get out and have a bit of a get together, at a distance of course, nothing wrong with that at all. I was merely saying it's my right not to join in if I dont want to and that doesnt make me a grump !

I was walking in the middle of a park when the clap happened. I could hear it. And cars beeping and I heard something that sounded like a firework. I was on the phone to my partner when just before it started where I was, and he ended the call because of the noise he had heard from our street. (Neither of us realised it was happening.)

Duck90

Well said.

Miserable fuckers in your area then.

Why do people have to be such utter grumps about this?

Erm, it isn't mandatory. I think it's a lovely gesture for those who want to make it, but if we start name-calling those who choose not to, imho that perverts the whole spirit of the gesture. Before we know where we are, people who don't choose to clap will be getting shamed. It's possible to appreciate the NHS without necessarily buying into the clapping.

and a guy from the local paper took my picture!

This is amongst the reasons many feel uncomfortable about the clapping parade. It should be altruistic, but it’s not. The local paper has taken a photo, now everyone in town will see.

I’m glad you are pleased, and if it gives you pleasure in tough times that’s great.

It should be altruistic, but it’s not.

I think this is what bothers me. It’s like donating to charity but telling everyone you meet that you do. Obviously people can do what they like but many people are saying it’s to show appreciation and making out that it’s a selfless act with only the NHS staff in mind. Then they put it on Facebook and lap up the comments about how great they are. They’re rewarded for it and that’s the part that seems to make them most happy, at least in the people I know.

None here. I think it's localised peer pressure - one keen household does it and others think they'd better join in, and it snowballs from there.

But lots of people don't want to the first/only ones for fear of looking silly.

Loads in my northern town. Whole streets out. Fireworks. Really emotional. Was same last week.

dogs barking

The same mumsnetters banging saucepans today setting these dogs off barking and talking about community, will be reporting their neighbours to the council at the slightest woof from a dog come the summer. 🤣

dogs barking at the noise and shouts.
I can’t work out if you are saying this is a good or bad thing?

chicklit thanks. I think for me it’s time to leave Facebook. The stuff I have read has been awful. On a group someone was so annoyed that a beggar had taken her discarded coffee out of the bin and drank it! she now makes sure she pours her left overs down the drain first. The person has a Support the NHs banner on her profile picture. I don’t believe this person can actually care about anyone. I bet she was clapping.

I was out walking at 8.00pm and had totally forgot about the clapping until I heard cheers, fireworks and what sounded like people playing music on saucepans.

It was lovely and loud in my street and neighbourhood - it was very moving. I'm in London and lots of people are putting their lives at risk to care, support and protect us. I am very grateful and moved by the support I heard.

Quiet suburban street in Kent - half the street our clapping. We had fireworks 🎇 too!