“I am Simon, a bearded lover of a good drink - Real Ale, Traditional Cider, Belgian Beer - Rugby (retired from playing) and music - love Beautiful Days and Bearded Theory festivals.

“I have been mainly bearded since my early 20s, changing between goatee and full most of the time, as well as changing between long hair and shaved head.

“I love my beard (as does my wife when it is not attacking her) and drive an automatic car to maximise beard stroking time...”