Watch extra of our movies on Shots!
and stay on Freeview channel 276
Bob, from Hartlepool, has been struggling lots currently, nevertheless, as the value of plywood has elevated and folks have stopped coming down to purchase his work.
He mentioned: “The main problem is getting hold of plywood. It’s that expensive.
“If I buy it myself. It takes quite a bit to make a bit of profit.”
Bob began building fowl containers many years in the past as a passion and nonetheless enjoys making issues regardless of not having the ability to get to his allotment as usually as he beforehand did.
The father of 5 continues to be at his allotment on the high finish of Chester Road each morning and at present has 60 fowl containers ready to be bought.
The objects he makes would not have particular costs so individuals can donate as a lot as they like with all of the money raised going to Springwell School, in Wiltshire Way, Hartlepool.
Bob, who developed his abilities after working in timber yards all his life, mentioned: “I just like to help them out a little bit, especially when it comes up to holidays – around Christmas and things like that.”
He makes his fowl containers in levels, finishing one or two containers a morning and provides: “It makes me happy.”
She mentioned: “We are always very grateful for the donations Bob has made to Springwell School over many years.
“His bird boxes provide homes for birds in our school grounds as well as the financial donations which help us to purchase sensory and outdoor play equipment for the children.
“His dedication to our school is amazing and hugely appreciated.”
Donations for objects will be dropped off at Bob’s allotment on the high finish of Chester Road day by day from 10am till 11.30am.
