BOLTON TV presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness has shown his generosity by donating a free M&S lunch to hospital staff.

A meal was delivered to the Royal Bolton Hospital with a special gift card from Paddy, which expresses his gratitude for the efforts of frontline workers during the coronavirus crisis.

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Paddy McGuinness

The gift card, signed by Paddy, said: "Dear amazing person!

"Please enjoy this small, yet tasty, token of my appreciation.

"Thank you."

The Bolton News:

The gift card, signed by Paddy

Thanks @PaddyMcGuinness for our @marksandspencer lunch! Put smile of many faces in the Urgent Care Therapy Team! pic.twitter.com/kxWaQQcRPE

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May 21, 2020

The hospital has praised Paddy for recognising the contributions of its workforce.

Taking to social media, the hospital said: "A huge thanks to Paddy McGuinness for donating a free M&S lunch to our staff who have been working so very hard during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"It’s a lovely gesture and really appreciated by us all."