A rip-roaring wax and shave night for charity

DOORMEN risk losing more than their tough guy reputations in a special wax and shave night for charity at a Cleethorpes pub.

More than 20 macho men who work the doors in Grimsby And Cleethorpes are expected to be shaved or waxed – in various places – at the Swashbuckle's Shave And Rave night.

The evening is in aid of Macmillan Nurses as bar manager Katie Withers wanted to help a cancer charity after a colleague of 18 years was diagnosed.

She has now finished treatment and is awaiting the results.

She said: "It's a cause that matters to us but it's going to be a really fun night, too."

The night has had a huge response from the doormen, past and present, along with local barbers and beauticians who have volunteered to do the deeds on the night.

Jessica Mayall, beauty therapist at Millenium Health And Leisure, in Cromwell Road, thinks that the men won't be quite so tough once the wax strips come out.

"They act all tough but before long they'll be crying like babies and asking for a piece of wood to bite down on – I've seen it before," she said.

But Sharky, who has worked the doors in Cleethorpes for more than 15 years, seemed not so quietly confident, pledging to shave his head, his eyebrows and wax his chest.

"I don't think the lads are too worried – it can't hurt that much," he said.

Although he changed his tune when Jess tested a wax strip on his leg. You can see his reaction for yourself at www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Three hairdressers from The Barber Shop, Chantry Lane, Grimsby, will be controlling the clippers on the night.

Natalie Chapman, stylist, said: "My mum had breast cancer and she's been given the all-clear now but I have wanted to do something to help a cancer charity ever since.

"It's going to be a mental night – half the doormen, hairdressers and beauticians in North East Lincolnshire are going to be there and we know how to have fun.

"Those doormen act all macho but by the end, they'll be weeping like children."

Colleague Kimberley Holmes said: "It's going to be great – I'm really excited."

Bar and restaurant staff in the area will also be getting involved.

There will be entertainment from singer Rachel B on the evening.

Local companies have already donated some great prizes for the raffle, including dinner for two, beauty and tattoo vouchers, personal training sessions – and free haircuts for a year.

Entry is free – but some very large men will be wandering around, asking for sponsorship!