Club Speaker Meeting

24th January 2019  I’ve ‘Braved the Shave’ - Victoria McFarren

 The Club welcomed past member Victoria, who was invited to give a talk on "Brave the Shave". This Macmillan Cancer research charity encourages people to do something amazing by shaving their head to raise money for people living with cancer. Victoria had long hair for a long time and having recently lost a friend due to this illness, she decided to have it cut off and become a "shaver”. Encouraged and supported by her friends and colleagues at Belton House, National Trust, Grantham, and impressed by the package that Macmillan offered on their website, Victoria set herself a target of £500 but she now hopes to reach £1000. Although she decided on this action in January 2018, she wisely decided to wait until it got warmer before the big event!  She also illustrated her presentation, a new topic for many members, with photographs of her head being shaved, and an unforgettable experience! Her hair was then platted and tied and sent to "The Little Princess Trust" that prepares wigs and hair styles for children and young adults suffering from cancer. “Brave The Shave" is helping to raise millions of pounds for Macmillan and a donation of £50 was presented to Victoria by President Trevor.                         MT

Before the speaker gave her presentation, Chris Beale was inducted as a new member.  He was introduced by Roy, who gave a summary on Chris's background worthy of a "job talk":