THIS is the heartwarming note left for Bolton binmen by an eight year old girl.

Town hall chiefs shared the note on social media thanking Carmella for brightening their workers' day.

Bolton Council posted on Facebook: "During times like these, the world can seem a little bleak, but even the smallest gesture of kindness can brighten someone’s entire day.

"Read 8 year old Carmella’s heartwarming note to ‘Mr. Binman’, thanking him for his heroic work.

"This is the kind of positivity we need in the world."

The Bolton News:

The full note read: "Than you for continuing to work in such awful times.

"You are heroes too. Stay safe.

"Carmemella, age 8."