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Ollie and Harvey Roberts
13 year olds Ollie and Harvey are an inspiration to us all. During the first lockdown, the boys took an interest in their grandad’s workshop, where he does metalwork and blacksmithing. Their grandad gradually taught them blacksmith skills, and they now work alongside him in their spare time, in his workshop, creating wonderful metalwork pieces.
They have received orders from many parts of the UK, France, Slovakia and Italy. They have made many wonderful, unique pieces, metal roses, daffodils, pigs, rabbits, bottle holders, garden ornaments, are just a few examples. They created an impressive mickey mouse for their cousin, born in lockdown, which they have since re-created for many subsequent orders.
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They have also recently designed a spectacular 4ft carp, made entirely from donated spoons, commissioned by the local Council and displayed at the centre of Acton Park Lake.
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They have also been contacted by The British Ironworks in Oswestry who have commissioned them to create a 5 ft dolphin made entirely from spoons.
Their story is gathering momentum, they were asked to be part of the Remembrance Day Parade and lay a wreath. They are also raising money for BBC Children in Need, by creating a Pudsey from horse shoes and spoons, they have a just giving page and will be appearing on the BBC programme with their Pudsey.
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The boys spend a few hours a week after school in the workshops, most Saturdays and almost every day in school holidays, creating and designing their pieces.
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They show us that you are never too young to start and we hope their story is an inspiration to others!
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