These full-height, full-grain leather and suede boots offer a lighter feel and a better fit around the foot and ankle than a traditional rubber welly. However, they're pricey, and will need regular care to keep the leather looking and performing at its best. The tread is grippy, cushioned and made from partly recycled rubber. Smart, comfortable and destined for many years of use, they're ideal for walking on wet grass, moorland and forest trails. Children's For many of us, our job gets us up in the morning – not because we love it and can’t wait to get started but because we HAVE to. It’s that or we can’t pay the rent, the mortgage and put food on the table. But what if you COULD love your job? The Big Red Seat Appeal aims to raise enough funds to replace all 2,500 seats in the Royal Concert Hall auditorium in Nottingham. Single-parent households are more likely to be under financial strain, worsened by women generally having more responsibility for home-schooling, housework and childcare. They could bin these concrete wellies, leave that low-paid job without sacrificing their income and ability to be a mother, or upskill for a more senior position. Covid has widened equality gap

In every care home, shop and office – largely women-dominated sectors which have been most disrupted by Covid – there’s a quiet army of undervalued and low-paid women with a vision, talent and something they’d love to do instead. Women weighed down by concrete wellies Fortunately, however, it is possible to find wet-weather footwear that combines the reliable waterproofing of a traditional Wellington with the comfort and traction of a walking boot.A firm favourite in our household, these boots are super-comfortable for walks and everyday adventures. The soles are grippy and protective, while allowing natural foot movement, and the leather uppers are sourced from small-scale farmers with free-roaming cattle. These aren't completely waterproof, so little feet may get wet in deep puddles, but they do protect against wet grass, pavement puddles and rain. With a fun print, these ankle-height wellies are ideal for damp days in the garden, walks in wet grass, travel, and other occasions when full-length wellies seem like overkill. Made from natural rubber, they're a relaxed fit. They also have a soft lining, comfortably cushioned footbed, handy loops for pulling them on, and multidirectional lugs in the sole, for traction on slippery ground. Andy wanted to capture an image of Jimmy’s wellies for an exciting project, which involves him photographing iconic artefacts linked to famous comedians – either from mainstream or alternative comedy.

They are weighed down by what I call “concrete wellies”, preventing them from moving onwards and upwards, trapped in a loop of generational poverty. Jimmy also told of the time a pair of concrete wellingtons presented to him by fellow funnyman Ken Dodd were stolen from his garden in Rochdale (they still haven’t been found). They might have to hang onto that job for a while but why not aim higher, study part-time and raise their game? Do you work in construction and industry? Then you face many dangers and challenges every day. Heavy falling or sharp objects, protruding nails on the ground, strong chemicals … Not to mention the cold outside temperatures that you sometimes spend the whole day in. Because yes, it was exciting and reassuring to observe the new businesses launching or diversifying during Covid but what about those still to emerge? Look at the potential there!So what if we could capture these women earlier in their journey? Yes, they might have to hang onto that job for a while but why not aim higher, study part-time and raise their game? Longer-term, the rewards could be monumental. They could bin these concrete wellies, leave that low-paid job without sacrificing their income and ability to be a mother, or upskill for a more senior position. They could inspire their children to follow their dreams, see their worth and not just repeat the cycle. For some it’s been disastrous, bringing illness, isolation, redundancy, uncertainty and, in some cases, loss. While he was there, he was asked to support the Royal Concert Hall appeal, a request he could not resist, so he grabbed his trademark wellington boots and made his own personal endorsement of the campaign.