A sort man in Aberfeldy who repairs bikes as a interest helps to provide Ukrainians new to the city some two-wheeled independence.
Peter Donaldson (61) is retired from a profession working in renewables for SSE.
When he grew to become conscious of the cluster of host households taking in Ukrainian refugees within the city, he put out an enchantment to get them bikes.
In simply over two weeks he’s had over 30 donated bicycles left for him to repair and provides to the brand new arrivals.
He stated: “I’ve had over 30 bikes donated prior to now two weeks, starting from virtually model new to ones simply usable for spares. I most likely have sufficient grownup and teenager bikes now however I’m nonetheless searching for just a few smaller youngsters bikes. The response from throughout Highland Perthshire has been wonderful.
“I don’t suppose we are able to think about what these households have been by and are nonetheless coping with.
“I've nice admiration for all of the people who find themselves making an attempt to assist and are opening their houses for households.
“The bike undertaking was simply one thing my spouse, Jenny, and I believed we might do to assist households settle in right here. It should give the adults a bit of little bit of independence and extra importantly, the youngsters some enjoyable.”
Peter stated if anybody might present youngsters’s bikes and scooters, to please get in contact on 07775071226.