Marlborough Master Thatcher & Bellringer raises £2,456 in charity head-shave!
Braving the unseasonably chilly weather on Sunday 20th June Marlborough master thatcher and avid bellringer Richard ‘Bones’ Metters shaved off his abundant locks to raise a grand total of £2,456 for a charity very close to his heart: the Llewellyn Edwards Bell Restoration Fund (LEBRF).
‘Bones’ is well-known around Marlborough and the Pewsey Vale not only for thatching peoples’ roofs, but also as tower captain of bellringers at St George’s Church in Preshute, Marlborough having learnt to ring at St Mary’s in the town over 30 years ago. ‘Bones’ has been involved in several bell restoration projects over the years, many of these supported by vital funding from the LEBRF, and so he wants to give something back to the charity – raising money for the fund so that it can continue to keep bells ringing across the Salisbury Guild now and for future generations.
Bones’ charity head-shave was live-streamed on video via Facebook, watched by scores of family, friends & well-wishers. Just before submitting to the razor Bones was uncharacteristically quiet, but speaking afterwards he said:
“My head is so cold that I’ll definitely need to wear a hat now – it’s all worth it though!”
Anne Wardell, Administrator of the LEBRF says:
“Bones was an absolute superstar braving the shave, and the £2,456 that he has raised will help to support bells projects throughout the Salisbury Guild. Great work, Bones, and thank you!”
Anne Wardell, LEBRF Administrator
