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Download your favourite 'Thank You'

Download your favourite design, colour it in and add the name of who you'd most like to say 'thank-you' to. Could be the nurses and doctors, posties and delivery folk, or maybe your mum, dad or the nice lady next door. Then put it in your window for all the world to see. Let's just get as many 'thank-you's' out there as possible.

You can also send a photo of your 'thank you' to us and we'll feature it on our social media channels,
or send as an e-card with our partner smilez.co.uk.

We would like to thank all the funders who have supported this campaign, especially the Aviva Foundation

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Download your favourite design, colour it in and add the name of who you'd most like to say 'thank-you' to. Could be the nurses and doctors, posties and delivery folk, or maybe your mum, dad or the nice lady next door. Then put it in your window for all the world to see.

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We are so proud to have teamed up with artists from around the UK to bring you lots of poster designs for you to print and colour in at home.

Our friends and family have been sending us photos of the artwork they have been putting up in their windows, which has been so cheering to see. We know from experience that it can be tough to unwind with all the coronavirus news in the background, and that these art projects can help block it out for a while. We thought it was a great time to combine the nation's love for the NHS with some stay-at-home activities, and asked these wonderful artists to help us out.

All these artists volunteered their time and skills, and we would strongly urge you to check out their social media links and buy their work where you can.

Please send us photos of your completed artwork on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook, and we will do our best to share them on. Use the hashtag #NHSMillion to help spread the word!
If you are an artist and would like to be involved in future poster projects, please send a link to your portfolio to We would like to thank for helping to coordinate this project. Beth says "the NHS is an incredible institution and we absolutely should be celebrating and supporting their work. We have American friends and family and know firsthand the costs and stress that comes from not having healthcare like ours. The NHS has always looked after my family. If it's not too cheeky, I'd like to dedicate this to Elizabeth, Jo, Monica, Dr P and everyone else who has looked after us and provided the best care. Thank you." info@nhsmillion.co.uk and use the subject line 'artist'. Thank you!

Bio: Ashton Attzs is a 21 year old London based-artist and illustrator. Their paintings and illustrations empower the everyday person. From the dreamy blues, to the cotton-candy pinks-popping against their charmingly distinctive and diverse animated characters, their work is bold, joyful and unapologetic both in style and message.

Commissioned by the likes of Adidas, Tottenham Hotspur and Disney, Attzs won the Evening Standard Art Prize 2018. The artist recently collaborated with Universal Music for the BRITs 2020; designing the exclusive after-party invitation and the gifted print to Universal Music's nominees.
Why do you love the NHS?
The NHS staff really are superheroes. They are some of the most selfless and admirable people of our society and we are so very lucky to have them.
Click here to download Ashton's poster.

Bio: I am an illustrator and designer from Bath, who loves working with bright colours and patterns. My work is inspired by the beautiful variety and complexity of the natural world.
Why do you love the NHS?
In the UK we are so incredibly lucky to have the NHS, and we need to do everything we can to support it. It should never be taken for granted, and must be celebrated!
Click here to download Bea's poster.

Bio: I'm a screen printer and illustrator. At the moment I have illustrations for a book to work on and when I'm not doing that I'm trying to do some drawing for future screen prints
Why do you love the NHS?
The NHS is amazing, and I think everyone is realising right now just how amazing they are.
Click here to download Charlotte's poster.

Bio: DOM&INK is an illustrator and merman living in London from Bolton via Narnia. He has illustrated for Ru Paul's Drag Race UK, Little Mix, Cheryl, Skinny Dip and iWeigh. His interactive, illustrated LGBTQ+ journal 'Free To Be Me' (Penguin Random House Kids) is available online now.

Why do you love the NHS?

The NHS means a lot to me, my family, my friends and so many others across the country. THANK YOU to everyone at the NHS who is working so hard to keep the UK going. I don't know what we would do without you.

Bio: I am an illustrator, animator and teacher working out of East London. I love using colour, patterns and comical characters in my work.

Why do you love the NHS?

I love the NHS because it is full of amazing, wonderful people, that go above and beyond with resilient smiles on their faces! The NHS has supported my family and me and now it's our time to support them.

Bio: I'm an illustrator and designer and I create bright and colourful cityscape prints and stationery inspired a lot by my travels. I like to draw mostly buildings and cities and I also do a lot of custom pieces such as house portraits.
Why do you love the NHS?
We are very lucky to have something as important and unique as the NHS which ensures that everyone has access to free health care. The NHS and everyone who works in it should be recognised and celebrated for all the vital work they do.

Bio: London based Artist Amandeep Singh better known as Inkquisitive is a graphic illustrator indulging his expression within all things in life. Having had 24 global exhibitions and with almost 300,000 social media fans around the world, he is celebrating 10 years this year, under the name Inkquisitive with the launch and premiere of many exciting new projects! Be sure to follow him to find out more about his thought provoking artworks and other exciting things in his mind!

Why do you love the NHS?

My mother has a medical background and currently my sister is a nurse (Instagram - @caren_kaur) and seeing the dedication she puts in to see to others before herself is admiring. For me as an artist, it was important to do what I can in the best way I know I can get my message across, which is my artwork. Seeing the drive my sister has in her profession gives me belief on how her colleagues and staff work and feel proud to know we have such a system in place. Love and support to all those risking their lives on a daily basis.

Bio: Jayde Perkin is a freelance illustrator and award-winning comics artist based in Bristol, UK. She creates hand-painted illustrations for a wide range of clients, as well as writing and making comics.

Why do you love the NHS?

There's a million reasons I love the NHS, both on a personal level, for the years of support they've provided for my close family and friends in times of need. But, of course, bigger than that, the NHS really are the glue holding us all together, working hard day and night to keep us safe and healthy. I feel very lucky to know that the NHS is there for us.
Click here to download Jayde's poster.

Bio: Designer and illustrator based in London
Why do you love the NHS?
I'm so proud to live in a country that values health care free at the point of access for all, based on need and not one's ability to pay. The NHS is an amazing institution that brings me hope!

Click here to download Jo's poster.

Bio: Lee Foster-Wilson is an illustrator, author and maker of shiny things based in Cornwall. In her work she likes to explore patterns, rhythms and stories, the connection of people to nature and our relationships with each other.

Why do you love the NHS?

In recent years the NHS has helped close members of my family through some very challenging times as well as being absolutely wonderful during both of my pregnancies and the births of my children. The dedication of NHS staff to their patients has been evident to see and we are so lucky to have a healthcare system like this in place for us here in the UK.

Bio: Golowmor is Pippa; I am a painter, a maker, a mother, I am inspired by nature and myth in Devon and Cornwall.

Why do you love the NHS?

I feel so lucky and grateful to live in a country with a dedicated group of people in the NHS who will look out for the health and wellbeing of all of its citizens without any interest in their money.

Bio: I'm an illustrator based in the Midlands. I live with my husband Joe, our pug dog Winston and we love taking trips in our camper van, Rhubarb. I am currently working my way through the alphabet, illustrating a dog breed for each letter, as well as releasing paper toy nets and colouring in sheets for people to download for free during this weird time we're in.
Why do you love the NHS?
The NHS is so important to me as my husband has worked for it for 17 years, and is now a Charge Nurse on an intensive care unit. They have also provided great care for numerous members of my family.

Bio: Hello! I'm an illustrator with a bunch of quirky cards and gifts, based in Bristol. My current project is brewing a baby! I'm due very soon with my second so holding off on any work for the moment.

Why do you love the NHS?

I've always had much love for the NHS but since having my first who has a rare genetic condition I'm in awe of all they do everyday; supporting, improving and saving lives. They are amazing! Forever thankful.

Bio: Stanley Donwood is an artist and writer. He is best known for his association with Radiohead and has made all their artwork since 1994.
He has had exhibitions worldwide, and his monograph, There Will Be No Quiet, was published last year. His latest book, Bad Island, was published on February 13th, 2020, by Penguin.

Why do you love the NHS?

The NHS is one of the most special and brilliant inventions of the human race, and should be treasured like the rare jewel that it is...

Bio: I'm a self taught illustrator trying to capture actual real life in a fun way, and mostly sell my work directly to lovely humans I reach through the internet.
Why do you love the NHS?
I love the NHS. The people that work for the NHS, and the amazing effort they put in every day to keep people safe and healthy, are nothing short of miraculous. We are incredibly lucky to have them.

Bio: Vic Lee is a muralist and artist based in Peckham, London. His murals are highly detailed typographic pieces that have a charm and wit, through illustration and storytelling. Working with some of the world's biggest brands creating bespoke artworks, Vic has worked all over the world with his pens and paints making extraordinary pieces that defy the imagination with his unique style.

Some of Vic's clients include Twinings, Virgin Atlantic, Sainsburys, M&S, Jaguar LandRover, Nike and The Famous Grouse. This very unique time has meant Vic has taken a step back from work and is sharing his knowledge and tips through free films on his YouTube channel, Vic Lee and talks with students as far as New York.

(Check out his storytelling project here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rlVQka6Ewo)
Why do you love the NHS?
Working on large murals, all by hand, is incredibly physically demanding, and Vic has had his fair share of physical issues, from knee, back and eye problems as well as terrible tennis elbow. The NHS and his local hospital at Kings have not only been so incredible in helping and treating but also being human and patient. It was an honour to be involved in the NHSMillion campaign at this time, to do a little something with huge thanks to the invaluable staff throughout.

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Create your own NHS poster - NHS Million

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We are so proud to have teamed up with artists from around the UK to bring you lots of poster designs for you to print and colour in at home. Our friends and family have been sending us photos of the artwork they have been putting up in their windows, which has been so cheering to see.

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Print out our free rocket printable and have fun making some straw rockets! The kids loved designing their own rockets and then launching them using straws- such a great way for kids to explore science!
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This post was originally published on June 14, 2015 and has since been updated.
Here's an easy way to make straw rockets using just a few materials. This project makes a great addition to a unit on physics, space, the night sky, or things that fly and is also just fun to do on a rainy day!

A reader, Lisa, suggested a great children's book to go with this activity: The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield. Be sure to check it out!

The kids and I designed our own rockets and launched them using straws! This activity was definitely a hit with both Lucy (age 7) and Theo (age 3 1/2).

The kids loved seeing how far they could get their straw rockets to go and had fun trying them out at all different angles.

This activity makes a great science exploration and is perfect for the classroom. Kids can compare how different angles of the straw affect the distance the rocket travels or how adding fins or folding the rocket in different ways can affect its flight.

See the straw rockets in action!

Materials for Making Straw Rockets

Directions for Making Straw Rockets

1. Print out the free rocket template. Color the rockets and cut them out.

2. Cut the bottom off a plastic pipette and attach it to the back of a rocket using tape or glue dots. (We love having a stash of plastic pipettes at home. They're so fun to use with painting and often come in handy for various science activities- like with our color arrays. And they're super inexpensive!)

If you don't have any plastic pipettes handy, you can use a straw instead. (Just make sure this straw is wider than the other straw you'll be using for launching.) Cut the straw to fit the length of the rocket and tape one end shut so it's completely sealed. Attach it to your rocket with glue dots or tape.

3. Slip a straw into your pipette, and you're ready to launch!

4. Give your straw a big puff of air, and watch it take off!

Extending the Straw Rockets Science Activity

How does the angle you launch your rocket affect the distance it travels? Try out different angles and record the results.

Can you design your own rockets to attach to the pipette or straw? Which designs work better?

Try adding another fin to your rocket with tape. How does it affect the flight of your rocket?

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STEM for Kids: Straw Rockets (with Free Rocket Template) - Buggy and Buddy

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Print out our free rocket printable and have fun making some straw rockets! The kids loved designing their own rockets and then launching them using straws- such a great way for kids to explore science! This post contains affiliate links. This post was originally published on June 14, 2015 and has since been updated.

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Introduction: A Garbage Bag Kite

This is a simple project to do with kids. All you need are two sticks, a bag, string and scissors and you have a kite!

Step 3: Tying the Frame Knot

Wrap the string around the back of the main stick and cross the string across the front of the cross stick. Then wrap the ends of the string back around the back of the main stick and make a single knot. Then wrap each end of the string one around either side of the fron tof the cross stick and back again around the back of the main stick. (Does this sound complicated or is it just me? It's really not complicated.) Then make a double knot. Done!

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Step 5: Attach the Flying String

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Live Penguin Cam | RZSS Edinburgh Zoo | Edinburgh Zoo

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Welcome to Edinburgh Zoo’s live cameras. Enjoy watching some of our amazing animals and try coming back at different times to see them sleeping, playing, and one of their favourites… eating.

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Chocolate brownies are the ultimate indulgence - and with nothing to distract from the rich chocolatey goodness of this brownie, this is one chocolate brownie recipe you'll want to indulge in.