Red Nose capers
FUNDRAISERS across the city will be seeing red today as they do something 'Funny for Money' for Comic Relief.
Wacky events in the Merrie City include sponsored waxing, circus schools, and X-Factor talent shows.
Comic Relief started in 1985 and so far it has raised more than 600m to fund charitable projects to help children and adults across the United Kingdom, Africa and some of the world's poorest places.
New Life Pre-school, on George Street ,has already held its red-themed fun day, raising a whopping 285.
Deputy manager Patricia Penn said: "We had everything from red collages to red balloons, and we're raising even more money by selling Red Nose buns all week."
Brave Wakefield College student Will Grubb found himself surrounded by beauty therapy students armed with hot wax after his girlfriend, Rebecca Davies, decided he was the man for the job to raise more than 100.
The Alpine air will blow in Lofthouse today as residents at West Ridings Resident and Nursing Home take part in a sing-a-long Sound of Music.
A raffle was held to raise extra cash for Comic Relief.
Activity co-ordinator Nicky Holroyd said: "Residents love to listen and sing along to old musicals. We decided that this would be a great way to reminisce, have fun and raise money for Comic Relief at the same time."
Classic comedy will have the audiences rocking with laughter and collection buckets full of cash at a special Red Nose Day night at Bagden Hall tonight.
Tickets are almost sold out, but to grab the last few contact the Scissett venue on 01484 865330.
Rugby stars will be waxed for cash by experts from Picasso's salon at Quest nightclub tonight – join in the fun at the Okujuo bar from 10.30pm.
We want to know what funny things you did for money for our full round-up in next week's Express.
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