Beating the bug: mum's facebook window painting idea attracts 500 members in days - how you can join in

By Sue Wilkinson
Published 23rd Mar 2020, 07:45 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2020, 09:25 BST
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Mum and university lecturer Kate Long has inspired a new facebook movement #FromMyWindowScarborough and already has more than 500 members.

Residents and the business community are sharing paintings of rainbows by putting them in their windows so passersby can enjoy them.

" I saw a post about a movement in Spain and Italy called #FromMyWindow; a platform to share artwork in our windows; hopefully a little way to share some joy, positivity and creativity when we are social distancing," said Kate

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She lives in Esplanade Road, Scarborough, with her husband and their son Harry. Katherine is a senior lecturer at York St John University - currently delivering lectures remotely from home and her husband works in criminal justice.

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Like many other parents, I was looking for ongoing projects to keep Harry entertained. This so well for that.

"We are currently changing the window from Mother’s Day to a new window display, as I’m keen to keep things fresh for people as they go out for their short walks," she said.

#FromMyWindowScarborough is linked to Scarborough Bear Hunt where members are asked to put bears in their windows.

Scarborough artists Peter Norris, one of Katherine's neighbours, has designed a logo for the site.

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