Charity Head Shave

A charity head shave at Knutsford Market Hall has raised over £1,500 for Christie Hospital.

Local resident Kevin Jardine volunteered to take part in the head shave, with Pino Tracanna, the Market Hall Barber. The shave took place on Saturday 27^th May and was a fitting finale to the market hall’s Love your Local Market fortnight of promotions.

Kevin said, “I was delighted to take part in the charity head shave and raise money for Christie's. Like many people, I have lost friends and family to cancer, and this is a cause close to my heart.  To exceed the target is amazing.  I would like to thank everyone who donated, including my friends who didn't think I had much hair in the first place! A huge thanks to Pino, the market hall barber, the wonderful Christie Bears and Sandra Curties for organising.”

The charity head shave originally had a target of £750 which was soon exceeded, and the total raised so far stands at £1,560.  The shave was run in partnership with local fundraising group Christie Bears.  Group member Val Pallister, said, “We loved getting involved in this fundraising event.  Kevin was an absolute star. We fundraise throughout the year by holding several events, having a presence at various community events and via our knitting group. Please follow our Facebook page, Christie Bears Knutsford to find out more ”.

It is not too late to donate – the fundraising page is still open and can be found at: 

https://shorturl.at/aBIQ3

Knutsford Market Hall is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8am to 4pm.   

Traders are as follows - Style Loft Boutique, The Market Butcher, M&J Cards, Jonty’s Fruit & Veg,  The Market Café, Sabrina’s Baby and Toddler Boutique, Slipped Discs, NYX Cat Crystals, Radchester’s Garden Ornaments, The Market Hall Barber and Med Olives. 

Coming soon is a Thai stall – Kanom Thai.

Pictured - L to R - Val Pallister, Jenny O’Brien and Janet Illingworth with Kevin Jardine.