TWO women braved the cold to have their head shaved for a cause close to them. Elaine Ferris and Denise Hunt who Braved the Shave on Saturday May, 1 in aid of St Cuthbert s Hospice in memory of their dear friend Michelle Shelly Wheatley. Mrs Wheatley, was a primary school teacher at Howden-le-Wear school, who sadly lost her long battle with cancer in February last year. Due to Covid the event was low key and took place outdoors with social distancing in place at Howden-le-Wear Village Hall. The family plan to do an annual memorial event for charity in memory of Michelle and hopefully next year something on a bigger scale.