“Hi to all my fellow beard gentlemen. I'm Ian and my current beard is only 91 months old.

“Always had face fuzz in one way or another.

“I'm an avid fan of beer, rock music and growing chillis of all sorts.

“Got two dogs, and they keep me on me toes! They are called Bella and Bear.

“Hope to get to meet some of you soon when a meet next comes up.”