A socially distant gathering to mark four years of trying to mark four years of the closure of Grantham A&E takes place this afternoon.

It will be outside the front of the old hospital, so campaigners do not impact on patients accessing the UTC or Green Site.

Those attending are also asked to gather by the Fighting4Grantham Hospital banner, being mindful of social distancing and wearing a mask, if they are able.

Jody Clark of Fighting 4 Grantham Hospital said: !Please do join us for 30 mins, at 2pm to show that we ⤠#LoveGranthamHospital

"We will not #StopFighting for the services we need and deserve!"

Fellow campaigner Mel Powles has also been spreading the campaign message, with her 'hearts' campaign, which features the Grantham displaying 'hearty' campaign material.

Mel said: "Pastor John Dyson (RIP Dec 18) and a group of ministers have taught me to Love Grantham, and they prayed over our Town for many years.

"This led me to I LOVE GRANTHAM HOSPITAL and I believe United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust will look foolish arguing against LOVE."

A review of the A&E campaign, as published earlier this week, can be found here.