A good friend who was coming to Lib Dem conference was going to shave all of my hair off, for Cancer Research, at the Glee Club on the last night of conference. This has all been agreed with the Hotel and the Glee Club thanks to the efforts of Gareth Epps and the conference office.
However, my hairdresser cannot make it. So, if you know any hairdressers with a pair of clippers coming to conference who are able to give me a close shave for a good cause at the Glee Club, please put them in touch.
In the meantime, I still need sponsors, so if you can donate £5 or any amount, please do so here.
Cancer affects so many people. One of my grandmothers died of cancer, another grandfather had it when he died. My sister in law died from colon cancer in her 40s. A work colleague died from a brain tumour several years ago. A friend’s sister is currently fighting cancer.
Having dealt with some mental health problems at the beginning of this year, I decided to do something positive, and give something back.
* Simon Foster is a lecturer in Politics and Economics, and has published twenty-five books on Politics, PSHE and Citizenship.
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PSHE?
Personal, social and health education. Deatils here (shameless plug!):
http://www.collins.co.uk/category/Secondary/Citizenship+and+PSHE/Your+Life/
Clippers on amazon or ebay for £20
Clippers are coming courtesy of Simon James of Kingston. Now, is there a hairdresser out there who can help coming to Bournemouth?
ask the hotel if they know one, they often have such connections as a service to their customers..
You have some clippers, why do you need a hairdresser? If any amateur can mow a lawn……
Congratulations on your recovery. I will drop a donation in the Cancer Research box when I pass my local charity shop.
Thanks Peter – will do. My next route was if there are no hairdressers coming to conference (note to conference committee – an underepresented group 😉 then I would try some local contacts, as I was a Bournemouth Borough Councillor (but over a decade ago!) 😉
This is happening. Looking forward to losing all my hair Tuesday night 🙂
What time on Tuesday? I may be able to help…
£600 raised. You’re all stars. A video is doing the rounds, as my hair was shaved off whilst “An English Country Garden” was performed. Something to do with a guy and a pig I think. Anyway, if I get a link, I’ll share it 🙂
Thanks all again.
Here’s the before and after shots. Note that I’ve still got some money to bank on here 🙂
https://bravetheshave.org.uk/shavers/simon-foster/?success=1&campaign=107813