Grandad's lockdown project has children crying after being apart for months

Robin Hilton and his wife Audrey have been shielding for around 13-weeks and due to the current pandemic were unable to go anywhere or see anyone.

As a result, the pair have had to think of ways to keep themselves busy during the coronavirus lockdown.

Daughter Laura Hilton said her dad has been doing the gardening and chopped down a tree in the garden to create a homemade bench for his grandchildren.

She told the Leader: "They have been in isolation for about 13-weeks and they've been stuck there.

"They usually see my two girls (Chantelle and Measha) regularly but they haven't been able to which has been hurting them all, they've been up there all alone.

"They used to go the car boot every Sunday and that had to stop so it's been pretty tough.

"But when it was announced that those shielding could have a socially distanced visit, they came to see us and brought the chair for the girls, which he made from a tree.

"He obviously had no pallets and couldn't get any so he chopped the tree down in the garden."

Laura said her children were happy to receive a visit from their grandparents, who live at Halkyn Mountain, and were crying with joy at the heartfelt gift.

She added: "He's worked hard all of his life and they are really missing their car boot sales.

"The children were crying, they were made up. They have been upset not being able to see them or give them a hug, it's really affected the children.

"They just wanted to tell their Bobbin thank you and send them a message to say keep strong, we will get through this."