IF YOU'VE been out for a walk, you might have noticed some colourful rainbow drawings in the windows of a number of houses.

The idea quickly spread on social media after a post suggested it might help brighten some people's day.

Now local children have joined in, and we've put together a gallery of the ones our readers have sent in.

As reported, youngsters were encouraged to put pen to paper while they stay at home to avoid the spread of coronavirus and displaying them in the window would give other families something to look out for while they stretch their legs.

Rainbows of any size, design, or artistic ability are encouraged to be displayed.

If you do go out for a walk to find rainbow pictures in windows near you, please remember the latest guidance is to stay two metres apart from anybody else going for a stroll.

Have your children put a rainbow picture in your window?

Send us some pictures and we will add them to the gallery!

Community answers

Rainbow pictures

"Youngsters were encouraged to put pen to paper while they stay at home to avoid the spread of coronavirus and displaying them in the window would give other families something to look out for while they stretch their legs. "

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Hannah Collins

What is your response?Lewis's stay safe rainbow age 5

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Salisbury Journal: Lewis's stay safe rainbow age 5Lewis's stay safe rainbow age 5

From kyla Barclay

What is your response?Spreading kindness and love to everyone . Amelia Barclay age 9 learnt how to wash the window inside and then created this beautiful rainbow .

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Salisbury Journal: Spreading kindness and love to everyone . Amelia Barclay age 9  learnt how to wash the window inside and then created this beautiful rainbow .Spreading kindness and love to everyone . Amelia Barclay age 9 learnt how to wash the window inside and then created this beautiful rainbow .

From Amelia Barclay

What is your response?Hi I know have already sent in Amelia remember , and thank u for saying on spite fm . It made her day . please can it be put in your lovely gallery . Thank u .

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Salisbury Journal: Hi I know have already sent in Amelia remember , and thank u for saying on spite fm . It made her day . please can it be put in your lovely gallery . Thank u .Hi I know have already sent in Amelia remember , and thank u for saying on spite fm . It made her day . please can it be put in your lovely gallery . Thank u .

From Susie Cooke

What is your response?Our “chase the rainbow”, Attwood road

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Salisbury Journal: Our “chase the rainbow”, Attwood roadOur “chase the rainbow”, Attwood road

From Community contributor

What is your response?Natalie made a large rainbow out of hearts with her Mum. It looks out over St Pauls roundabout. At night it lights up to show love and hope to all in Salisbury.

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Salisbury Journal: Natalie made a large rainbow out of hearts with her Mum. It looks out over St Pauls roundabout. At night it lights up to show love and hope to all in Salisbury.Natalie made a large rainbow out of hearts with her Mum. It looks out over St Pauls roundabout. At night it lights up to show love and hope to all in Salisbury.
Salisbury Journal: Natalie made a large rainbow out of hearts with her Mum. It looks out over St Pauls roundabout. At night it lights up to show love and hope to all in Salisbury.Natalie made a large rainbow out of hearts with her Mum. It looks out over St Pauls roundabout. At night it lights up to show love and hope to all in Salisbury.

From ali blackwell

What is your response?isabelle painting her side...mummy done the other one. (old sarum)

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Salisbury Journal: isabelle painting her side...mummy done the other one. (old sarum)isabelle painting her side...mummy done the other one. (old sarum)

From Hannah Melluish

What is your response?Our rainbows for our window with some quotes

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Salisbury Journal: Our rainbows for our window with some quotesOur rainbows for our window with some quotes
Salisbury Journal: Our rainbows for our window with some quotesOur rainbows for our window with some quotes
Salisbury Journal: Our rainbows for our window with some quotesOur rainbows for our window with some quotes
Salisbury Journal: Our rainbows for our window with some quotesOur rainbows for our window with some quotes

From Jade Waters

What is your response?My neice isabel and nephew mason rainbow drawing in bishopstone

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Salisbury Journal: My neice isabel and nephew mason  rainbow drawing in bishopstoneMy neice isabel and nephew mason rainbow drawing in bishopstone

From Monika Kinghorn

What is your response?Our 2 🌈 and 🌈 🦄 - Antonia (5) & Ella (2) from Amesbury

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Salisbury Journal: Our 2 🌈 and 🌈 🦄 - Antonia (5) & Ella (2) from AmesburyOur 2 🌈 and 🌈 🦄 - Antonia (5) & Ella (2) from Amesbury

From Kayleigh Mooney

What is your response?Tidworth Town Council have joined in the #FollowTheRainbow. Tidworth PCSO Dan Catterick found ours on his patrol.

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Salisbury Journal: Tidworth Town Council have joined in the #FollowTheRainbow. Tidworth PCSO Dan Catterick found ours on his patrol.Tidworth Town Council have joined in the #FollowTheRainbow. Tidworth PCSO Dan Catterick found ours on his patrol.

From Spar Pennings road

What is your response?Customers of spar Pennings road dropped in some rainbow pictures to brighten the windows

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Salisbury Journal: Customers of spar Pennings road dropped in some rainbow pictures to brighten the windowsCustomers of spar Pennings road dropped in some rainbow pictures to brighten the windows

From Community contributor

What is your response?Our rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Our rainbow picturesOur rainbow pictures

From Natasha Jenkins

What is your response?My Daughter Maggie painting in the sun.

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Salisbury Journal: My Daughter Maggie painting in the sun.My Daughter Maggie painting in the sun.

From Carly Callacher

What is your response?Finger print rainbow by Scarlett Callacher.

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Salisbury Journal: Finger print rainbow by Scarlett Callacher.Finger print rainbow by Scarlett Callacher.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rainbow pictures

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures
Salisbury Journal: Rainbow picturesRainbow pictures

From Jo Jones

What is your response?Rainbow in the window. Completed by my daughter Millie

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Salisbury Journal: Rainbow in the window. Completed by my daughter MillieRainbow in the window. Completed by my daughter Millie

From Vicki Townsend

What is your response?We added some rainbows to a tree on Ridings Mead this morning. I’m a local a Childminder remaining open for Key Worker parents so they can continue to do their vital work for our country right now.

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Salisbury Journal: We added some rainbows to a tree on Ridings Mead this morning. I’m a local a Childminder remaining open for Key Worker parents so they can continue to do their vital work for our country right now.We added some rainbows to a tree on Ridings Mead this morning. I’m a local a Childminder remaining open for Key Worker parents so they can continue to do their vital work for our country right now.

From Faye O’Gorman

What is your response?Arya from Paul’s Dene estate has enjoyed decorating the front of our house!

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Salisbury Journal: Arya from Paul’s Dene estate has enjoyed decorating the front of our house!Arya from Paul’s Dene estate has enjoyed decorating the front of our house!
Salisbury Journal: Arya from Paul’s Dene estate has enjoyed decorating the front of our house!Arya from Paul’s Dene estate has enjoyed decorating the front of our house!
Salisbury Journal: Arya from Paul’s Dene estate has enjoyed decorating the front of our house!Arya from Paul’s Dene estate has enjoyed decorating the front of our house!

From Jessica Rolfe

What is your response?Daisy (5 yrs old) painted this rainbow whilst having to stay home due to COVID-19

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Salisbury Journal: Daisy (5 yrs old) painted this rainbow whilst having to stay home due to COVID-19Daisy (5 yrs old) painted this rainbow whilst having to stay home due to COVID-19

From Community contributor

What is your response?At First Steps Nursery in the heart of Salisbury, we have created a rainbow and hearts to help spread the positivity around our area. We are remaining open for key workers children and are having lots of fun for the children (and the staff).

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Salisbury Journal: At First Steps Nursery in the heart of Salisbury, we have created a rainbow and hearts to help spread the positivity around our area. We are remaining open for key workers children and are having lots of fun for the children (and the staff).At First Steps Nursery in the heart of Salisbury, we have created a rainbow and hearts to help spread the positivity around our area. We are remaining open for key workers children and are having lots of fun for the children (and the staff).

From Samantha Ashall

What is your response?Harry’s Rainbow in Woodfalls age 5

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Salisbury Journal: Harry’s Rainbow in Woodfalls age 5Harry’s Rainbow in Woodfalls age 5