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Beard

26 Jul

Pogonophile’s paradise – Beard and Moustache Championship – 18th August 2018

David Simper0 CommentsLocal NewsBeard, Blackpool, championship, moustache, pogonophile

It's a pogonophile's paradise at Blackpool's glorious Winter Gardens as the bearded and moustachioed descend on Blackpool for the 4th annual Beard and Moustache Championship. Held in the Empress Ballroom, this event is the apogee of facial tonsorial creativity and the most wild and whacky beards and moustaches will be on display. The charitable event is fully inclusive being gender neutral, it welcomes any nationality, sexuality, creed or clan irrespective of how participants identify. Some might say that this event could only happen in Blackpool and let's hope it stays that way. Welcome bearded folk, welcome! I wouldn't say that…

14 Dec

Interview: Comedian Ryan Gleeson

Lisa Bower0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & PerformanceBeard, Comedy, Ryan Gleeson

Ryan Gleeson is a force to be reckoned with in Blackpool's local comedy scene. He has been running nights in the area for much longer than he'd probably like to remember and he has been stretching his wings further afield over the past few years. Lisa Bower caught up with him this week, mainly to give him grief and also to see how he's been doing! You’ve been a part of the local comedy scene now for a long time. Like ages. You’re getting on a bit, to be fair…. Sorry I got side tracked. Where did your part in…