This is not so much a difficult challenge, more a feat of endurance. And by endurance, I mean the pain of taking the insults thrown my way due to my pathetic attempt at facial hair growth.

How much beard growth can a grown man muster in the month of November? Check back regularly to find out - photos will be updated regularly.

On a more serious note, one in two men will suffer from a prostate disease at some stage in their lives and prostate cancer currently kills one man every hour in Britain alone. Prostate UK seeks to limit the damage this disease causes and you can help by making a donation now. 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Prostate UK gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now.

P.S. Please be advised that due to the inclement climate, hair growth is severely diminished during the autumnal and winter months. Well, that is going to be my excuse anyhow.