Clarets fan Val set to go viral as she gives Covid 19 the hoof

Despite being in lockdown in Spain, which has now become the third country to confirm more cases of coronavirus than China, Valerie Turner is keeping positive and cheerful at her home in Alicante.

The former Pendle hairdresser decided to set herself a series of challenges and her first one was to complete a tap dancing routine.

And judging by this stunning little performance you would never imagine this is the first time Clarets fan Val has tap danced in 17 years.

She pulled the challenge off in style perfectly to Sammy Davis Junior's rendition of the classic song Rhythm of Life leaving her family so stunned and delighted they decided to share it across social media.

Val said: "It's just me doing what I love really and it hope it has cheered people up.

"I have been singing and dancing all my life, I love it."

Val (76) and John, her husband of 56 years, moved out to the little town of Benissa 17 years ago. During the coronavirus crisis they have kept themselves in total isolation with only John venturing out for food supplies.

Val, who has also recorded a 'Green Goddess ' style exercise video added: "It is very quiet where we are anyway but the rules have been enforced very strictly with police stopping people if they are out and only one person per car allowed."

The couple are constantly in touch with family back home including their son Steven, who is the owner of Tubbs of Colne restaurant, their daughter Lucy and also their seven grandchildren.

Originally from Dorset, Val and John, who will be 80 next year, lived in Barnoldswick for four years.

Retired journalist John, who worked for the Clitheroe Advertiser during his career, shares Val's love of singing and they have performed together with several choirs.

While living in Pendle Val belonged The Super Troopers tap dancing group in Barnoldswick.

The couple also share a love of sport and football, loyally following Burnley FC from their adopted Spanish home.

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