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Join us for the ‘Guinness World Record Shave-Off Charity Fundraising Event’ at Manchester Arndale On Saturday 15^th October 2011

CHARITY SHAVE-OFF ENCOURAGES MEN TO BE RAZOR SHARP WHEN IT COMES TO CHECKING THEIR HEALTH

On Saturday 15^th October 2011, Orchid the men’s cancer charity in conjunction with The Gentry Grooming Co and Wilkinson will be undertaking an exclusive ‘Guinness World Record Shave Off Charity Fundraising Event’ at Manchester Arndale to raise money to support Orchid’s vital research and work into fighting male cancer.

Orchid exists to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness. Over 37,000 men are diagnosed with male cancer every year and these numbers are increasing and relentlessly approaching breast cancer figures, yet the awareness is still much lower with men often avoiding health issues, warning signs and symptoms and failing to carry-out regular self checks.

From sons to grandfathers all men of any age face the risk of prostate, penile or testicular cancer. Orchid plays a leading role in the fight against male cancer through research and awareness and by supporting men and their families.

We are looking for 251 to 1,000 men to participate in ‘Guinness World Record Shave Off Charity Fundraising Event’ to beat the current world record for ‘Most Faces Shaved In 8 Hours’ and to raise maximum funds and awareness for Orchid. Participants will have to shave themselves and must have at least 24 hours of stubble.

The Gentry Grooming Co’s Shave Experts will be undertaking live tutorials to demonstrate how to achieve a professional shave. Participants will be provided with a razor courtesy of Wilkinson and The 3D Shave Cream courtesy of The Gentry Grooming Co. Orchid will provide valuable advice on how to undertake a men’s health M.O.T check.

So what are you waiting for? Join Orchid the men’s cancer charity, The Gentry Grooming Co and Wilkinson on Saturday 15^th October 2011 in Hallé Square at Manchester Arndale and break a Guinness World Record!

Click ‘attend’ on our Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213604465357827

For further information and to RSVP, please contact:Adele Lock at The Gentry Grooming Co – Tel: 0845 299 7867 / Email: enquiries@gentrygrooming.com or

Faye Yarnall at Faye PR – Tel: 07788 869 714 / Email: faye@fayepr.com

www.orchid-cancer.org.uk

www.manchesterarndale.com / www.gentrygrooming.com / www.wilkinsonplus.com

This autumn we will be doing an exclusive one day event to break a Guinness World Record in aid of Orchid – the male cancer charity.

As you can see from the title of this blog, we will be doing a big shave off to beat the current world record for ‘Most Faces Shaved In 8 Hours’ and we want you to help us out!

After many meetings with Faye from Faye PR, the chosen venue and Orchid; the event is finally coming together nicely so we can get even more excited about this event.

We would love to divulge all the details of this record-breaking event, but this is just a teaser so watch this space for more details. Follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/GentryGrooming) for further announcements and add us as a friend on Facebook to join our event page.

If you are Manchester based and want to participate – get in touch now!

Last week, we attended the Airline Retail Conference 2011 in London. We had a great two days and met lots of interesting people at the prestigious venue of The Brewery. You can even follow ARC on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/#!/airline_retail

If you didn’t already know, our Travel Essentials Set is available to purchase on all Jet2 flights.

We are hoping to become more available on various other airlines as soon as possible. Watch this space…

Take a look at Adele, our Managing Director, with Lynne Taylor, our Training & Business Development Manager, at our exhibition stand.

We would like to introduce our newest addition to our gift sets: The Shave in a Bag.

This brand new set is a black ‘Gentrified’ drawstring bag with The 3D Shave, The Face Cloth & The Shave Guide inside. You can purchase this handy gift set for a bargain £14.95. This fantastic little bag will easily travel with you anywhere and won’t weigh you down!

The contents of the bag will allow you to have a perfect shave on-the-go. Our revolutionary product: The 3D Shave is a shave oil, shave cream and face balm in one; does not need water and can even be used with a traditional razor or electric shaver.

Buy your Shave in a Bag in our online shop here or in our Express Shave & Skin Centre.

As you may have seen in my previous blog (as well as my previous frantic tweets and Facebook updates) Adele Lock, our MD, recently took part in an F1 style challenge to raise money for charity with other ex-Apprentice stars.

Adele, not only had a great time catching up with her friends from the first series, but she also raised a whopping £1,290.00 for Orchid – the male cancer charity! Take a look at her page here: http://www.justgiving.com/AdeleLockF1

Here she is (in the middle) with ex-Apprentice stars Lee McQueen and Lizzie Locke:

Do you remember the first series of The Apprentice? Who was your favourite candidate?

The Apprentice is back this week and some of you may remember Adele Lock, our Managing Director, from the very first series.

On Tuesday 24^th May, Adele will join other ex-Apprentice stars in an F1 style race as a fundraiser for their charities of choice.

Adele will be raising money for Orchid, the male cancer charity.

Orchid was formed in 1996 by former testicular cancer patient, Colin Osborne, Orchid is the only UK registered cancer charity to focus entirely on the male-specific cancers; prostate, penile and testicular. We offer support and information to people affected by or interested in male cancer through a dedicated medical research programme, education and awareness campaigns and a range of support services. Click here for more information about Orchid.

You can donate money to Orchid for Adele’s F1 race here: http://www.justgiving.com/AdeleLockF1

We hope that you will support Adele by passing this link onto friends and family.

Don’t forget to wish Adele luck in the race!

Do you dread shaving so much that the ‘designer stubble’ is almost a daily occurrence along with a razor burn and in-growing hairs? You’re not alone!

Mintel reports that 15% of men refuse to shave their face due to the discomfort they experience from shaving 97% of men say that shaving irritates their skin.

At The Gentry Grooming Co we believe that with the right guidance and products, every man can achieve the perfect shave.

So, it is with great pride that we would like to announce the launch of our ‘Perfect Shave’ – everything you need for a professionally close and comfortable shave in one gift set.

The Perfect Shave includes: The Shave Cream, The Face Balm, The Face Cloth & The Perfect Shave Guide.

If you’re not already familiar with our product range, The Shave Cream and The Face Balm are part of The Essentials Range. All of our products are infused with Black Pepper & Mint Essential Oils, containing over 97% of natural ingredients. Not one of our products contains alcohol or parabens.

The Shave Cream will help you achieve that close and comfortable shave with its super-rich in moisture texture, which will make shaving an indulgent experience.

Also in the gift set, The Face Balm is ideal for post-shave moisture as it is light and refreshing.

This shaving set would not be complete without our bespoke shaving guide, which explains that there are five simple steps to ‘Gentrification’ and how you can integrate your two products and face cloth into your shaving routine.

With Father’s Day coming up next month, be sure to order yours now!