Following Agnes' diagnosis, the support of everyone at the University of York has been incredible, none more so than my colleagues on the Exams Team. They have been with me through some tired mornings and offered support in some very dark times.

My accomplices willing to put their facial topiary and credibility on the line are:

Adam, Jacob and Dan

A chance conversation about how underrated a classic moustache is led to this attempt to go for Movember to raise money and awareness for the Candlelighters and so we embark on this quest together. All donations are greatly appreciated and help support the incredible work that the charity do every day in such difficult circumstances