Unique and eye catching planters made by Burnley couple help raise much needed funds for hospice

And family and friends were so impressed with the planter made by John Eastham and his wife Julie they began putting in requests for them.

Julie said: "It started as something to keep us occupied during lockdown as there is no way either of us could have sat around doing nothing.

"We never expected it to take off like it has but we have really enjoyed it."

Forced to close their business, Eastham Plant engineers as the pandemic hit, the couple, who have been together several years but only tied the knot in 2019, have now made several planters and also bird boxes.

They even found themselves catering for requests from dog owners wanting planters designed in the images of their pets!

Julie said: "John makes all the planters and I paint them and add the finishing touches."

And this labour of love has raised the grand total of £800 for Pendleside Hospice, a charity close to Julie's heart as several relatives and a number of her friends have been cared for there.

She added: "We felt that the hospice was slightly forgotten during this pandemic so wanted to give something back to them for the fantastic work they do."