Hester Astell is from Dundee, Scotland.

Hugo Bishop is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Gilbert Carrere lives in Haute-Marne, France.

Lewis Cass is probably our Youngest Friend at age 11 (as of February 2011). He lives in Rowhedge, Essex.

Frazer Coppin lives in Rivenhall, Essex. He is also a founder member of The British Beard Club

John Curtis is from Southampton, Hampshire.You may like to read this article about John's Pocket Watch collection.

David Dade lives in Brighton, East Sussex. David was awarded Beard of the Year 2001 by US Beard Shampoo manufacturer, Beardsley, and has competed in the 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2011 World Beard and Moustache Championships. is founder of The British Beard Club, and also Webmaster for The Handlebar Club.

Jörg Diamantopoulos is from Pforzheim, Germany.

Harriet Maas ran her first Marathon in Paris, France on 10th April 2011 to raise money for the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. You can still help Harriet towards her target by visiting www.justgiving.com/harrietmaas. For more information on CLDF visit www.childliverdisease.org

Ruby May is from Kingston, Surrey.

Charlie Saville is from Great Tey, Essex. Charlie is also a founder member of The British Beard Club.

Wolfgang Stier is from Höfen/Enz, Germany. Wolfgang is President of the 1. Höfener Bart- und Schnorresclub 1985 e.V.