Tydd St Mary woman prepares for head shave at pink pub fundraiser

Tydd St Mary woman prepares for head shave at pink pub fundraiser A village pub in south Lincolnshire will host a charity fundraiser this weekend, with a sponsored head shave set to take place at the Five Bells in Tydd St Mary. The event has already attracted attention in the village after the pub was painted bright pink ahead of Saturday's gathering, turning it into a local talking point and drawing interest to the cause behind the day. Anne Ogden, 65, is due to have her head shaved at the pub as part of the fundraiser. She said the event is intended both to raise money and to show support for someone who had previously shown kindness to her family. Speaking before the event, Ms Ogden said the occasion meant a great deal to her on a personal level. She admitted feeling nervous about losing her hair and about how she might feel afterwards, but said she was determined to go through with it because of the reason behind it. Organisers say the day will focus on community support, with residents expected to gather at the village pub as the sponsored shave takes place. As well as raising money, they hope the event will bring people together around a shared local cause. Pub owner Tony Allard said the idea had received strong backing from people in the area. He said the reaction to the pub's temporary pink exterior had at first been mixed, with some older residents less enthusiastic about the unusual appearance, but many others had welcomed the effort and the message behind it. The building is expected to return to its usual look after the event. Supporters have described the fundraiser as a community led effort centred on practical help and encouragement. The Lincoln Post has not independently verified those claims, but local interest has grown in the run up to the weekend. While the striking pink pub has become one of the most visible parts of the campaign, the head shave is expected to be the central moment of the day. Residents from Tydd St Mary and the surrounding area are expected to attend in support, reflecting the role village pubs can play not only as social venues but also as community spaces. Organisers say the fundraiser is intended to highlight kindness, shared effort and local solidarity. Attention is now turning to Saturday's gathering at the Five Bells, where Ms Ogden's shave is due to form the focus of a day supporters hope will make a positive difference. Tydd St Mary, close to the Lincolnshire border with Cambridgeshire, is expected to see villagers and backers come together for an event presented as both a practical effort to raise money and a public show of support. Although the bright pink exterior has helped draw attention, organisers say the main purpose remains the charitable effort and the sense of community behind it.