Fairbairn Private Bank staff raised ?850 for Breast Cancer Care on their ‘In The Pink’ day last Friday.

A variety of fun activities were held during the day, with all funds raised going towards the charity’s important research, campaigning and education work.

The pink day was mostly about fun but also had a serious side.

It was particularly poignant as Lesley de Beer, a treasury administrator at the bank, has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Lesley said: ‘The whole awareness thing is so important. Since my diagnosis I have met so many people like me who had no idea they had cancer until it was picked up in a routine mammogram. The earlier it is detected the better. So it's a good idea to know what to look out for.’

Breast cancer awareness posters and flyers were on display for all staff to read.

Three volunteers agreed to be waxed if enough money could be raised and the office was a sea of pink as staff all dressed to impress, with some embracing the pink theme in a pink cowboy hat and pink wigs.

Prizes were awarded for the best-dressed and fundraising activities included a raffle with ‘In The Pink’ hamper prizes, celebrity photo quiz and pink cake sale.

The day culminated with a Pink Party, where everyone let their hair down with pink drinks, a buffet and party music.

(Picture on left, three brave volunteers post-waxing: Andrew Wright, David Wiseman and Craig Blenkinsop)

(Picture in centre, Sam Clarke, Elaine McCormick and Martin Torr all looking pretty in pink.)