Digger-obsessed toddler sees dream come true with with "incredible" act of kindness

A digger-obsessed toddler saw his dream come true when he was invited for a VIP tour around a Bury work site.

Harry Stubbs took a keen interest in the construction site at Nuttall Park when recent work began to upgrade Ramsbottom’s sewer network.

The two-year-old developed a fascination with the ‘big diggers’ trundling by and loved watching United Utilities workers go about their jobs.

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When kind-hearted site engineers discovered this, they pulled out all the stops to arrange a special visit for Harry and his mum Lois.

Harry was given his own set of personal protective equipment, including a hat hard and high visibility vest, before being given a VIP site tour.

Robert Taylor, from the team delivering the work for United Utilities, explained: “We found out that Harry enjoys watching what is happening on site and is a big fan of the diggers, so we thought it would be a special treat to arrange a visit so he could see the diggers up close – and even give him the opportunity to climb aboard.

“The team also clubbed together to buy Harry his own toy digger, so he had something to remember the day by.”

Harry’s mum, Lois, added: “It was the best day and I can’t thank the team enough, he hasn’t stopped talking about it ever since and he loves wearing his high vis jacket and showing off his toy digger.”

Harvey Bebbington, project manager at United Utilities, added: “It was incredibly kind of the site team to give Harry a VIP tour of the site.

“We’re always keen to encourage young people into STEM careers – Harry might be young but who knows, we might see him as a United Utilities apprentice one of these days!”

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