Two free face masks available for any workers at Northampton shoe factories - here's how to get them

Workers at shoe factories in Northampton are being offered two free protective masks each to make it as easy as possible to get back to work.

Peters Shoes founder Peter Bullock has been selling face masks to raise money for Marie Curie and wants to support his fellow shoemakers as the industry restarts.

"Peter is a proud Yorkshire cobbler who has been behind the Northampton shoemakers for his entire service to the industry spanning over 40 years," a spokesman for the firm said.

"He is a strong believer of championing homemade products from our amazing craftsman and has been selling them to all his customers over his many shops and is proud to tell his customers they are made right here in England.

"He is offering the masks to workers at factories including Loakes, Trickers, Church, Barker and NPS as well as any more you could think of!"

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has encouraged those who cannot work from home to talk to their employer about returning to work, including the manufacturing industry.

However, people are recommended to wear a face-covering when in crowded places or when it is difficult stay 2m apart.

Peter wants to solve that issue for shoe factory workers by providing two free masks each, one for personal use and one for use while at work.

For each purchase, the firm will donate to Marie Curie, which it has been supporting throughout the coronavirus crisis as many cancer patients have had their treatment postponed or cancelled.

Anybody who would like masks can order them at www.peters.shoes, using a special discount code NHSHOE to make them free of charge.

Alternatively email Peter at [email protected] or call him on 07950 298812.