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A close shave for Quorum staff

Staff at Quorum Business Park are raising funds for men’s health this October for The Movember Foundation, which challenges men to bring the moustache back during November.

On Friday 31 October, the Q9 reception area will be transformed into a pop up barbershop, courtesy of Gosforth based Wilson Barbershop Co, who will be offering free ‘express’ wet shaves for any Movember participants across the park to de-fuzz ahead of the challenge.

Appointments can be booked in 20 minute slots with drop in sessions in between. A number of Movember goodies and literature about Men’s Health will also be available.

Once Movember is fully underway, Quorum’s ‘Mo Quo’ Team will keep in touch with participants and chart their progress through to a Movember closing party at the end of the month where prizes will be awarded for the best, and worst, efforts.

Founder and owner of Wilson Barbershop Co, Robyn Wilson, said: “Being a barbershop with a male-only clientele, we’re constantly surrounded by beardy blokes, so we’re really excited about Movember this year; it’s all about ‘the mo’!

“As well as fundraising at the Quorum shave event – the shaves are free but we’ll be accepting donations – we’re also running 10k at the MoRunning event at Exhibition Park on November 9th. We’re hoping to raise over £500 for the Movember cause, and we’re sure we can smash this with the help of our amazing clients!”

Quorum events manager Laura Barber said: “Movember has become a really popular charity, with over 4 million moustaches grown worldwide – support which is saving and improving the lives of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues year on year.

“We’re encouraging staff to spread the word about the challenge so we can engage as much support as possible across the park. Men sporting Movember moustaches on Quorum will effectively become ambassadors for the charity throughout November, and our ‘Mo Quo’ Team can support the men in their lives and help make Quorum a fundraising force.”

For further details about Quorum Business Park’s extensive events programme visit http://www.quorumbusiness.co.uk/life/calendar-of-events/

For information on how to get involved with Movember visit www.movember.com

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