WACKY wigs and way-out hair were just some of the ways Worcester people helped raise money for Red Nose Day.

As a 24-hour marathon Comic Relief session gripped the BBC, people in the Faithful City did their part to help some of the most vulnerable people in Africa and the UK.

So far, £35 million has been raised across Britain - and much more is expected to flood in when sponsorship money has been collected.

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Pupils at schools all over Worcestershire got into the spirit of the theme, The Big Hair Do, by wearing outrageous hair styles, dressing in red and eating red food.

Some of the hairier fund-raising efforts in the county included youth workers and youngsters at Droitwich Youth House who shaved all their hair off, and brave male tourism students at Worcester College of Technology who had their legs waxed.

Teachers and youngsters at Cherry Orchard Primary School dressed up as comic book characters, and Pershore High School pupils and staff munched their way though 35 litres of Belgian ice cream.

And staff at Sainsbury's in Blackpole, went all-out for Comic Relief.

The bravest shaved their heads for charity, and others wore big wigs, dressed up and held a puppet show.

A five-foot gold Dalek took to the streets of Worcester with a Cyberman, and a 6ft rabbit hopped off the train at Foregate Street.

The money raised by Comic Relief last year helped poor and disadvantaged people in Africa, such as those living in slum settlements.

Some of the money also went to British projects such as Penzance Women's Aid, which helps domestic violence victims.

WACKY wigs and way-out hair were just some of the ways Worcester people helped raise money for Red Nose Day.

As a 24-hour marathon Comic Relief session gripped the BBC, people in the Faithful City did their part to help some of the most vulnerable people in Africa and the UK.

So far, £35 million has been raised across Britain - and much more is expected to flood in when sponsorship money has been collected.

Pupils at schools all over Worcestershire got into the spirit of the theme, The Big Hair Do, by wearing outrageous hair styles, dressing in red and eating red food.

Some of the hairier fund-raising efforts in the county included youth workers and youngsters at Droitwich Youth House who shaved all their hair off, and brave male tourism students at Worcester College of Technology who had their legs waxed.

Teachers and youngsters at Cherry Orchard Primary School dressed up as comic book characters, and Pershore High School pupils and staff munched their way though 35 litres of Belgian ice cream.

And staff at Sainsbury's in Blackpole, went all-out for Comic Relief.

The bravest shaved their heads for charity, and others wore big wigs, dressed up and held a puppet show.

A five-foot gold Dalek took to the streets of Worcester with a Cyberman, and a 6ft rabbit hopped off the train at Foregate Street.

The money raised by Comic Relief last year helped poor and disadvantaged people in Africa, such as those living in slum settlements.

Some of the money also went to British projects such as Penzance Women's Aid, which helps domestic violence victims.

A TOMMY Cooper lookalike was just one of the strange sights to grace Sainsbury's in Blackpole, Worcester, when staff dressed up for the day in aid of Comic Relief.

Staff at Sainsbury's got into the spirit of the day and managed to raise around £1,500 through various events including cross dressing, head shaving, wearing big wigs and fancy dress.

"A couple of ladies went round the building with puppets to keep people entertained," said Nigel Fox, duty manager at Sainsbury's.

"Staff took part in a run last week from Sainsbury's to the city centre which raised another £500."

PUPILS and staff had a blinding time when the Royal Grammar School drummed up funds for Red Nose Day.

The school put on a version of Blind Date with pupils, and is set to film the comments of each winning contestant, just like the real show.

"We had a rock stars competition with staff and a pop stars competition with pupils," said Nigel Lowson, senior master of the Worcester school.

"Blind Date was done in the same format as on television.

"The selected boy and girl will be going to an Indian restaurant.

"When they come back we will show comments on a big screen."

Simon Woolcott, head of sixth form, who has had a beard for 17 years, shaved it off yesterday for Red Nose Day.

The school raised around £1500 for Comic Relief.

PUPILS and staff had a blinding time when the Royal Grammar School drummed up funds for Red Nose Day.

The school put on a version of Blind Date with pupils, and is set to film the comments of each winning contestant, just like the real show.

"We had a rock stars competition with staff and a pop stars competition with pupils," said Nigel Lowson, senior master of the Worcester school.

"Blind Date was done in the same format as on television.

"The selected boy and girl will be going to an Indian restaurant.

"When they come back we will show comments on a big screen."

Simon Woolcott, head of sixth form, who has had a beard for 17 years, shaved it off yesterday for Red Nose Day.

The school raised around £1500 for Comic Relief.

WORCESTER shoppers got the shock of their lives when a 5ft Dalek took to the streets of the Faithful City yesterday.

The Dalek, accompanied by a cyberman, right, offered people the chance to have their picture taken with them in aid of Comic Relief.

Worcester processing lab Snappy Snaps, in CrownGate, Worcester, masterminded and arranged the event.

"We've raised around £220 but we are still counting the money," said Prakash Vaitha, owner and manager of the shop.

A COMPETITION for the maddest hair-do took place at Thornton House School, Wyld's Lane, Worcester, in aid of Comic Relief.

Up to 130 children, aged two to 11, got into the spirit of things by making cakes and making their hair stand on end.

A red disco was also held at lunchtime yesterday.

"Everything has been red and we are exhausted!" said Hugh Thomas, headteacher, pictured left with pupil Chloe Draper.

"I'd like to say a huge thank you to the staff and all the pupils - the children have been brilliant."

BIRD'S nests and spirals were just some of the crazy hairstyles that graced the heads of pupils and students at Warndon Junior School.

Around 280 pupils aged seven to 11 joined in the fun yesterday in aid of Comic Relief.

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"The children all brought in 50p and in return they came with mad hair, and all the staff did it too" said Linda Morgan, a year six teacher at the Worcester school.

"I wore a red nose and huge wig.

"Some had pipe cleaners in their hair."

The school raised more than £100 for Comic Relief.

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