Gary's only here for the beard

It's a reverse headshave!

WE’VE all heard of charity head shaves – but Hungerford postman Gary Waterman is doing it in reverse.

For years, the 48-year-old has been a chrome dome by choice, meticulously shaving his pate along with his face.

But on September 1 last year, Mr Waterman vowed not to shave or trim his beard for 12 months.

And he is keeping a photographic record, posting regular snapshots of the results online.

The father of three and grandfather of one said: “I’m not shaving or having a haircut for a year – no trimming or tidying it up at all, apart from around my mouth for hygiene reasons.

“Normally I’m clean shaven on my face and head.

“Although I have a full head of hair I’ve been shaving it bald for 16 years... in fact my wife Sue has never seen me with hair.”

He added: “Last August I decided to do something crazy for charity and at 48 years old I can’t run up a mountain or swim the Channel.

“So I came up with this challenge.

“We all know someone who has been affected by cancer.

“I’m taking photos every day and hope to morph them into a film that shows my hair and beard growth in a time lapse.

“Every Monday I post the weekly photos on my Facebook page ‘Close Shave’ and on my Cancer Research ‘Just Giving’ page.”

Mr Waterman’s challenge will end on September 3 this year at a grand charity night, to be held at Hungerford Town Football Club.

There, he will have the full treatment, being shaved with a cut-throat razor by Kristen Franklin from The Gentleman’s Barber Shop in Hungerford High Street.

There will be entertainment from rock band Fubar and Dickie Deejay.

Check out Mr Waterman’s progress at https://www.facebook.com/Close-Shave-1632444750348149/

If you’d like to donate, visit www.justgiving.com/Gary-Waterman