Bob completed 22 years in the British Army as an Infantryman and left as a full Corporal. Since leaving the Army, he worked in the welfare and employment sectors rising to the position of operations manager prior to suffering a debilitating mental health episode which forced him to have to leave his job.
He was diagnosed with PTSD, 25 years after a service related incident. As part of his recovery, Bob took up woodworking and he has a particular passion for Scroll Saw work.
As one of the main team members of Veterans Woodcraft, Bob makes commissioned items such as bespoke furniture, has worked with local school children on woodcraft projects and is teaching woodworking skills to veterans and the wider community. His work has been displayed in Carpenters Hall, London and Castle Bolton, North Yorkshire.