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Moustache Madness for Movember

Four members of staff from Duncan & Toplis, the leading independent East Midlands firm of chartered accountants, have spent November growing – or attempting to grow – a moustache in the name of charity.

Mark Chatterton, a partner of the firm based in Newark, Matthew Swanston also based in Newark, Sam Mosedale from the Lincoln branch and Jack Houghton based in Boston have all been growing a moustache in aid of the increasingly popular Movember.

They have raised just over £1,000 between them for various prostate cancer charities.

Movember is an idea that began in Australia to create awareness of men’s health. It encourages clean-shaven men to grow moustaches throughout November. The campaign now has over 1.1 million participants worldwide, all competing for the best moustache whilst raising money for charity.

Mark Chatterton said: “I heard about Movember last year and a friend asked me to participate this year as well. I thought I would give it a go as it is for a cause that is close to my heart.

“I realised that a few more people from the offices wanted to get involved and between us we’ve raised a brilliant amount of money.

“I’ll definitely take part next year – if my wife will let me!”