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Man up in aid of... “It’s growingon me!” OctoBeardfest All the Duke’s men ready to let it grow in battle against cancer Prostate Project’s OctoBeardfest campaign gathers pace as more pubs sign up

by James Watkins their desire to raise some with it, to have fun and raise anyone more than a fiver is money. money. really taking off. THE Prostate Project’s “We have got about 20 or “Even though we are fairly “Every pub we visit is keen OctoBeardFest is picking up 25 people, myself included, a destination pub being to take it on. Since last weeks at considerable pace with a with a mixture of staff, cus- slightly outside of Tilford, be- edition we have signed up 54 further 74 pubs signing up to tomers and directors of the ing part of the appeal dem- more pubs and the list is the campaign since last week company.” onstrates we are a pillar of growing every day.” and the list is expected to Mr Robson said that it was the community and we can For those who want to take grow. a great visual way of support- get involved in anything to do part in the fundraiser, there One of the first pubs to ing the charity, as when cus- with the local community. are three simple rules: stop jump on board and rally men owners of the Duke of tomers ask why they have “That is the backbone of shaving on Monday Septem- who are willing to ditch their Cambridge, said the reason grown beard, he cannot only what our pub is about. We ber 30, do not pick up the ra- razors is the Duke of they signed up was because explain the cause, but in do- take that role as part of that zor again until Friday Novem- Cambridge in Tilford. they work very closely with ing so raise awareness of the very seriously.” ber 1, and ask five people to The pub is part of the Red the Hogs Back Brewery in illness and the Prostate Tim Sharp, trustee of the sponsor at least £5 each. Mist Leisure group, which in- , who have chosen Project. Prostate Project who is run- Anyone wanting to donate cludes the Queens Head in the Prostate Project as their “We are obviously keen to ning the appeal, said: “I am can either text OCTO53 fol- , The Stag on charity of the year. support it, but at the same bowled over by the support lowed by the amount of mon- the River in Eashing and The “They mentioned the ap- time it is a bit of fun,” Mr we are getting from Surrey ey they want to give, starting The Prostate Project’s Tim Sharp, left, with Duke of Cambridge manager Alex Fellowes-Freeman, right, Exchequer in Crookham, all peal to us and we said we Robson said. pubs and others. 5, to 70070, visit www. and staff members Tom Harman and Simon Lamb. Picture: Alistair Wilson. Ref: SA135645_2 of which have also pledged would be delighted to get in- “We are taking it in quite a “Fundraising is tough justgiving.com/OctoBeard allegiance to the campaign. volved and help them out,” light-hearted way. It is just a these days but this simple, fest13 or set up their own Mark Robson, one of the Mr Robson said. “We share nice way for people to engage fun appeal that doesn’t cost fundraising website.

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Rugby players and fashion are Phil collected an amazing 73 not often linked together but in caps playing for his country the case of legendary ex and also toured twice with the England international Phil fabled British and Irish Lions. Vickery it has been a surpris- Born in Cornwall, Phil grew ingly successful combination. up on a farm and became a Nicknamed the ‘Raging Bull’ qualified cattle inseminator. in his playing days by rugby su- He retired from rugby two premo Sir Clive Woodward for years ago due to injury so has his rampaging feats on the field been able to devote more time it was the perfect name for his to Raging Bull. He also took clothing label which has just part in Celebrity Masterchef arrived at House of Fraser in where he showed a surprising- Guildford. ly deft touch in the kitchen and

came from behind in the race to scoop the as the on trend check shirts with contrast coveted title. trims on the cuffs. Phil is heading to Guildford on Saturday Hoodies and rugby shirts all feature the Meet Rugby Legend October 19 to meet with fans and customers, iconic bull logo and the autumn collection so if you are around and fancy having your features this season’s must have – a tweed picture taken with a rugby legend, pop into jacket. Phil Vickery MBE the store at 11.30am. Phil is still very involved in the label and With strong local clubs such as Guildford although not quite designing the clothes he is Saturday 19th October 11.30am RFC thriving there is keen support for rugby passionate about the quality and customer in the area and this is a town that certainly service the brand offers. knows its rucks from its mauls. “Rugby gave me so much as a sport and Menswear Department, House of Fraser, Guildford However even if you are not a sports fan some of that I have taken into my business. I there is plenty to enthuse about in the still get excited when I see someone wearing collection. Raging Bull and hopefully when I visit The Raging Bull clothing range has just arrived at House of Look out for the ultra fine knitwear in great Guildford in October I will spot someone Fraser in Guildford. shades of raspberry and forest green as well around town in one of my tops.”