“I live in Surrey and work as a Quality Manager for a scientific instruments manufacturer.

“Been growing my beard for about 8 years. Started with keeping it trimmed at about 5mm and then at some point decided to let it grow, mainly to see what it would look like... Prior to this, I never had a beard. It started as my fiancée liked the week's stubble, so I thought I would give the beard a go... now I really like it.

“I enjoy cars, mainly classic cars. And meeting up with friends for a drive for a coffee, as well as a passion for watches - and always looking for the next.

“I joined this club to join you fellow bearded gents, and the charities this club supports mean a great deal to me...”