THE Hogs Back Brewery and pubs across Farnham are calling on men to grow a beard for 'OctoBeardfest' and help save 916 lives - the number of men who die from prostate cancer every month in the UK.

OctoBeardfest will be launched by The Prostate Project on October 1 with the help of the Tongham-based Hogs Back Brewery and local pubs including The Shepherd and Flock, The Bat and Ball, The Nelson Arms and The Jolly Sailor.

Inspired by the successful 'Movember' charity appeal, The Prostate Project's new campaign seeks to fund research into the devastating disease. Pub landlords and managers are being encouraged to get staff and customers to enter teams of 'Best Beards'.

The event will culminate in a Grand OctoBeardfest Awards Festival at The Hogs Back Brewery on Saturday, November 2, when prizes will be awarded for best beards and most money raised.

For full story, see this week's Farnham Herald.