The British Beard Club is the First and Original social meeting group and members club for beard growers, their partners and families of our islands and overseas. We celebrate and support the growing, grooming and styling of beards and all facial hair, making new friends, enjoying good food, real ales and good conversation about all subjects. Our 633 members come from all walks of life.
The British Beard Club is a non-political, non-orientated Unincorporated Charitable Association of Beard Aficionados raising funds for charity, and giving support, friendship, and advice to anyone wanting to grow a beard, has just started to grow theirs, or who has been a long-time beard grower.
Great Tey, Colchester
A Founder member of The British Beard Club, Essex Beardsman Charlie has been bearded since the age of 19. Since he met his wife at the same age she has only seen him clean shaven once - a brief moment of foolishness soon rectified.
Charlie competed in the 2007 WBMC in Brighton, coming equal fourth alongside our illustrious president, soundly beaten by an architecturally inspired German.
Charlie works as a brewing consultant with several Essex microbrewers, and is the creator of many award winning beers, including CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain, twice over.