Comedian Billy Pearce thanks Armley care home workers in special video

Leeds-based comedian and panto star Billy Pearce has recorded a video message to thank staff looking after his mum at an Armley care home.

69-year-old Mr Pearce, who lives in Tingley, Tweeted a ‘thank you’ message to staff at Beech Hall Care Home in Far Fold Lane, Armley and NHS workers across the country.

In the video Mr Pearce sang ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ to staff and residents.

The care home tweeted Mr Pearce’s video and responded:

Awwww!! @1BillyPearce thank you so much for this!! This has put a huge smile on all our faces. As always, it is a pleasure to care for everyone living at @BeechHallLeeds and we can’t wait to show your mum this!!!! #ThankYou #ThankYouNHS #Care #caring #BeKind @AnchorHanover ❤️🙏👏 https://t.co/inpvqYDnfX

— Beech Hall (@BeechHallLeeds) April 21, 2020

Mr Pearce replied:

“Thanks so much, I’m really missing seeing you all. I can’t tell you what a relief it is knowing how brilliantly my mum is being looked after, you guys are AMAZING.”