Festivals, stickers and head shaves - how people are raising money for Salisbury Hospital's Stars Appeal

And that's particularly true in Salisbury, where people have gone above and beyond to support those who protect us all.

Despite the current lockdown, or to take advantage of it, residents of all ages have been doing what they can to raise money for Salisbury District Hospital's Stars Appeal.

Through music festivals, rainbow stickers, fitness challenges and head shaves, thousands of pounds have been raised and continue to be raised to support and thank those on the front-line.

Festival-goer Dale Drake, who created the Lockdown Festival, is among those who have been keen to help.

"I heard that the Stars Appeal was struggling given they had to cancel their marathons and walks so I thought this would be something nice to help," he said.

With the help of a ground of friends, for the past four weekends the 33-year-old has brought a music festival to people's homes by live-streaming DJ sets on Facebook.

Ava Cunningham, aged three, watching Tom Plank streaming live from his garden in Tidworth.

From acoustic acts during the day to house music in the evening, Dale has arranged a line-up of amateur DJs as well as professionals to keep people entertained.

And the best thing about it is that the idea has proved so popular that it has raised nearly £6,000.

"It's brilliant, just through music and having a laugh with people."

The Lockdown Festival returns this weekend - information on the line-up and how to donate is available HERE.

Local businesses are also playing their part to support the Stars Appeal.

Amesbury-based Signs Express has been using its resources and skills to create NHS rainbow stickers delivered to people in exchange for a donation to the hospital.

Owner Rod Clark said: "I've been doing a bit of work putting signs up in the hospital and I've seen how quiet it is.

"The Stars Appeal rely on footfall for their funding and with their events being cancelled I thought 'what can I do to help?'"

So far, nearly 100 people have ordered stickers which can be attached to vehicles, windows and pretty much anything.

With the company deciding to cover all the costs, including postage, all funds raised, nearly £1,000 so far, go straight to the Stars Appeal.

"It's easy for us to do, it motivates us and it's a bit of fun.

"I am blown away by people's generosity."

Anyone who wants to order some stickers can do so HERE.

And finally, last but not least, 52-year-old Marie Hale is taking advantage of isolation to brave the shave.

Her husband Tim, who will be in charge of the clippers on April 30, says everyone in the family is "very aware" of the challenges faced by the NHS and are keen to support it.

Marie herself used to work in the Duke of Cornwall ward at Salisbury District Hospital.

Although they don't have a specific target in mind, the pair are looking to raise "as much as possible".

"It's a tough time with being people furloughed and stuff so we appreciate anything that people can give," said Tim.

To donate click HERE.