Every year Father’s Day arrives, and many of us find ourselves asking the same question: What do you buy for the man who doesn’t really need anything? Socks are practical. Chocolates disappear. Gadgets get replaced. But sometimes the best gifts are the ones that make someone stop, smile, and say: “Where on earth did you […]
Why Children Love Robots Made From Scrap (And What It Unlocks in Their Imagination) There’s something I’ve noticed every single time we walk into a school, a library, or an after-school club with Weebert and the Berts. It’s not the loudest child. It’s not the most confident child. It’s often the quiet one… the one […]
There’s a box in the corner of the room as I write this. It’s half full. Inside it are things that don’t quite belong anywhere right now… a photo frame, a candle, a few bits waiting to find their place again. Around it, the house feels a little different. Not empty. Not yet.Just… in-between. This […]
Meet Aibert: Helping Children Understand AI (Without Losing Their Imagination) Hello lovely people, I want to introduce you to someone new in Weebert’s World. This is Aibert. He’s a little different from the other Berts. Not louder. Not shinier. Not faster. Just… thoughtful in a very particular way. The sort of Bert who listens carefully, […]
Many parents hear the words “I’m bored” more often than they would like. Here’s how boredom can actually help children develop imagination and creativity. Have you ever used your face as a canvas for children’s creativity? I have. At one point my forehead had a glitter star, my cheeks were covered in stickers, and someone […]
The moment everything changed wasn’t a business decision. It was watching our granddaughters pick up Weebert. They didn’t see scrap. They didn’t see recycled helicopter parts and broken clock springs. They saw someone. They held him as if he had always existed. And something in me broke open. Here’s what came before that moment: Andy […]
Three years ago tomorrow, Andy and I registered We Are Bert Ltd, what was to become Weebert’s World We didn’t know what it was going to become. We just knew it was something. Andy had spent 27 years in the British Army in the REME, working on helicopters. Then 16 years in civil aviation, also […]
From REME to Robots: Finding Calm, Creativity, and a New Mission If you’ve served, you’ll recognise this feeling: life lived at speed, purpose built into every day, and resilience becoming second nature. For many of us, service isn’t just a job, it’s part of who we are. Andy served for 27 years in the REME. […]
Valentine’s Day Is Not Just About Romance. It’s About Play. Valentine’s Day often arrives wrapped in red foil and big expectations. Cards that try to say everything. Gifts that feel like proof. Pressure to get it “right”. But if you strip it right back, Valentine’s Day is about connection. And connection does not always come […]
From scrap to purpose, discover how creativity, making, and Weebert’s World helped a veteran rebuild confidence, mental health, and meaning through art. Some days mean more than others Yesterday was one of those days. The kind that looks wonderful on the outside, but carries quiet weight underneath. The kind that stays with you long after […]
