A famous moustache fancy dress competition and awards for the best dressed ladies will take place at an Ilkley pub’s Movember party this Saturday.

The Yard, off Brook Street, will play host to a Movember Tashes and Lashes Party in support of the Movember campaign and prostate cancer charities.

The Movember campaign, which takes place during the month of November, has really gained momentum over the past couple of years and has seen men growing moustaches all over the world, including many celebrities. The campaign raises vital awareness for prostate and testicular cancer, as well as mental health in men.

At the end of the month ‘Mo Bros’ and ‘Mo Sistas’ celebrate their journeys by throwing their own Movember parties. The Yard will be showing its support by donating 20p from every special ‘Movembeer’ Pint and Cocktail to prostate cancer charities.

Staff at The Yard have been supporting the campaign by growing their own moustaches.

The team will also be collecting for the charity throughout the month and there will be a charity raffle on the night with prizes including tickets to watch Leeds Utd, a hotel stay with meal for two, a case of beer or wine and tickets to see Leeds Carnegie Rugby, as well as a meal for two at The Yard.

General manager, Ali Allawa, said: “I wanted to get involved with ‘Movember’ as prostate cancer is a charity close to my heart. I lost a colleague and close friend to prostate cancer in 2006, he was unfortunately diagnosed late and within nine months of diagnosis he tragically passed away leaving two young daughters.

He added: “I have said for a while I would like to raise some money for cancer charities. However, the demands of working long hours and having four young children at home mean it is difficult to find the time. This was a perfect opportunity for myself and all of my male staff to wholeheartedly get behind the cause in a fun way. I am excited about hosting what is set to be a fabulous party, with the fact that we are aiming to raise over £1,000 for charity an added bonus!”

Starting at 9pm, there will be regular DJ Nu-Man Sounds on hand to provide tunes until 2am.

Visit workhardplayyard.co.uk or email ilkley@workhardplayyard.co.uk or call (01943) 609606 for more information.