On Saturday, people joined together in Stevenage to walk the original route of Covid the Cobra - a snake made from 10,085 stones hand-painted by the community during the first lockdown in 2020.

The rain failed to dampen people's spirits.The rain failed to dampen people's spirits. (Image: Stevenage police)

The snake was started by mum Dawn Parnell and her children, Eddie and Owen, before people began adding their own stones.

The original route - along Grace Way and into Martins Way - is now marked out by a series of wooden pillars, each one encasing a selection of the original cobra stones.

Covid the Cobra was made from more than 10,000 hand-painted stones.Covid the Cobra was made from more than 10,000 hand-painted stones. (Image: Stevenage police)

Saturday's event, attended by representatives of Stevenage police and Stevenage Borough Council, including mayor Jim Brown, was a chance for people to share stories, memories and reflections.

There were plenty of smiles at the event, as people recalled fond memories.There were plenty of smiles at the event, as people recalled fond memories. (Image: Stevenage police)

A Stevenage police spokesperson said: "The event was well attended by the community, and even the wind and rain didn’t dampen spirits on the day."