“I’ve had a beard on and off for many years but only let it grow longer in 2014.

“The strange thing is my wife always hated it longer so I shaved it off, and she immediately told me to grow it back again... Women!!!!!!!!!!

“I’m currently in the process of retiring on medical grounds as I have kidney failure and am on dialysis 3 days a week.

“My interests are bikes, music and rugby. Sadly only as a spectator these days.”