A LONG standing party business that has been forced to close amid the coronavirus pandemic has turned its attention to putting smiles on people's faces.

Fun 'n' Frolic is among businesses closing its doors during lockdown but staff have created a colourful masterpiece to spread joy.

A colourful rainbow made from balloons was created by a party store worker in order to thank NHS staff and keyworkers and to make motorists smile.

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The balloon display was created by Dan Parsons a director at the UK’s largest party store, Fun ‘n’ Frolic, and his son last week.

The colourful rainbow was located outside the party store on Richfield Avenue which has closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr Parsons said he wanted to do something at the store to say thank you to NHS staff and keyworkers.

He said: “Hopefully it made a few people smile.”

The store has closed fully due to the lockdown and is not operating online either.

Mr Parsons said it is a “very difficult period for us with no income coming into the store” and staff have been put on furlough.

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However, he added he is “confident once we go back people will still want to party”.

He said events people have missed during lockdown such as VE Day celebrations might be delayed and celebrated after lockdown.

He said there could even be post lockdown celebrations.