A Shropshire metal work centre is stepping up its efforts to help the people of Ukraine, by using its expertise to make puncture devices aimed at preventing Russian vehicles getting into the war-torn country.
But is appealing for help to find raw materials and skilled tradespeople.
The visitor attraction has sent second-hand medical equipment, wellington boots, gloves, hats, thermals, warm and waterproof clothing, toys and tents.Now though, the centre has been asked to provide puncture caltrops - a type of steel stinger aimed at bursting the tyres of military vehicles. He said:"We have been collecting for Ukraine for over a year now, and were asked if we could build some metal work into the deliveries."These caltrops are purely defensive items to prevent Russian vehicles from entering Ukraine. We have also been asked to make staples that help keep the wood together in trenches."
"In order for us to provide significant amounts, we need donations of reinforcing bar or steel rod. We are also in need of chain - it doesn't matter how dilapidated the metal is, we can use it."
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