Pringles UK revealed today that the Pringles man – Mr. P, aka Julius Pringle – has shaved off his iconic moustache for the first time since the brand launched 52 years ago back in 1968, and it’s all in the name of Movember intending to raise awareness of the importance of men speaking about their mental health.
Mr. P’s new look was revealed to fans this morning across Pringles UK’s social media platforms.
The classic character we all know and love is joined in his awareness-raising efforts this year by former footballer and television personality Peter Crouch, decorated athlete Sir Mo Farah, singer and One Direction star Liam Payne, actor Russell Tovey, and thousands of others across the globe.
The new look also comes as Pringles celebrates its year-long partnership with Movember.
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This is the first time the snacking brand has supported a charitable cause in the UK, and in doing so is aiming to drive more open conversations around mental health and inspire people to ‘Pop, Share, Chat’.
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale.
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The charity raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the movement and have helped to fund over 1,250 projects focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
As well as tackling key health issues faced by men, Movember also works to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and significant moments in their lives.
The charity’s vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health.
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Since the first Mo was grown all those years ago, Movember has prompted millions of conversations about men’s health, and has encouraged men to understand the health risks they face, to talk more openly about their health, and to take action when needed.
By 2030, the charity aims to reduce the number of men dying prematurely and the rate of male suicide by 25%.
Pringles UK
Speaking on Mr. P’s new look, Rebecca Worthington – Activation Brand Lead at Pringles UK – said: “Movember is an incredible cause and the work it does to support men all over the world is second to none. As a partner to the charity, we couldn’t let Mr P get away without removing his iconic moustache,
“We’re looking forward to helping to drive important conversations around people’s mental health.”
Anne-Cecile Berthier – Country Director for UK and Europe at Movember – added: “Movember is delighted to have partnered with Pringles for the first time.
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“Pringles are working with Movember to encourage conversations and get people talking about their mental health [and] we are excited that [the brand] and their moustachioed mascot are helping us to spread this important message.”
You can find more information about the Pringles UK x Movember partnership here.
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Kevin De Bruyne confirms he is leaving Manchester City
Danny Jones
One of the Premier League’s best-ever players and a true Manchester City legend, Kevin De Bruyne, has confirmed he will soon be leaving the club.
Announced in a series of emotional social media posts on Friday, 4 April, the brilliant Belgian footballer will be calling time on his career at the Etihad Stadium come the end of this season.
Having spent a decade in the iconic blue of Man City, De Bruyne will undoubtedly go down as one of their all-time greats, having helped them to their first Champions League trophy during the Treble-winning year and a record four consecutive Premier League titles – of which he’s won six in total.
As you can see in the lengthy message shared on his social media, ‘King Kev’ informed City supporters that this current campaign will be his last in their colours, writing: “Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter.”
The 33-year-old, who has suffered from increasing injury problems over the last couple of years, goes on to say that “Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players we all know this day eventually come. That day is here – and you deserve to hear it from me first.”
In what is clearly a heartfelt and just as difficult a post for him to write as it is for fans to hear, he added: Football led me to all of you – and this city […] This will always be our HOME.”
Blues all over Greater Manchester and beyond will be heartbroken, but many won’t be completely shocked given his in-and-out
It’s a sad day to be a Cityzen, no doubt.
Speaking in the pre-match press conference ahead of the Manchester derby, manager Pep Guardiola said: “In the Premier League, he is one of the greatest midfielders in this country and top of the Club. Great, if not the greatest.
Manchester City will bid an emotional farewell to Kevin De Bruyne this summer when his contract expires, bringing an end to a glittering 10-year period at the Club 🩵
Although his talent will never come into question, it’s no secret that he’s struggled to stay fit and be as prolific a creator in Guardiola‘s side – though this is largely in contrast to his ridiculously high levels and just how much of a talisman he has been over the past 10 years.
Starting just 19 matches this season, he’s still managed to score four goals and register seven assists, but a recurring hamstring problem has seen game time limited.
Regardless, when he’s at his best, there’s no question about it: he’s the best player in the Premier League, and the club have promised to pay fitting tributes to their generational number 17.
With 106 goals to his name in 413 appearances – the first midfielder since Colin Bell to reach over a century – across all competitions for City, not to mention 118 assists in the Premier League alone, he’s been one of the most creative and, frankly, ingenious players on the planet for more than a decade.
Whether you’re a Blue, a Red or otherwise, no one can deny the joy of watching him play football. Thanks for the memories, KdB.
Featured Images — Brad Tutterow (via Flickr)/soccer.ru (via WikiCommons) Kevin De Bruyne (via X)
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Vintage fashion sale to pop up in Greater Manchester with all proceeds going to charity
Emily Sergeant
A sustainable vintage fashion shop and kilo sale is popping up in a Greater Manchester town in a couple of days time.
And all the proceeds will go to a very-worthy charity.
Merely weeks after the UK’s largest vintage market descended on the iconic Victoria Baths in Manchester city centre, another sustainable fashion event will be popping up in one of the region’s popular shopping centres for the month.
British Heart Foundation will be hosting a brand-new pop-up shop and vintage kilo sale, where you can buy clothing and other goods at a fixed price per kilogram, in Stretford town centre.
Opening its doors this Saturday (5 April), the charity will be taking over the vacant unit that’s next door to JD Sports to provide the Stretford community with a charity shop filled with all sorts of vintage goods and thrifty finds.
Visitors will be able to sift through shelves stacked with major brands at bargain prices, making it the perfect way to sustainably stock up on wardrobe staples and revamp ready for spring.
A vintage fashion sale is popping up in a Greater Manchester town centre with all proceeds going to charity / Credit: Supplied
All proceeds from the pop-up shop will go directly to the British Heart Foundation, helping to fund vital research into cures and treatments for heart and circulatory diseases, so whether you’re a fashion lover, an avid bargain hunter, or you simply just want to support a good cause, you know where to head on down to.
Running right through until 19 April, this venture is set to be a massively-valuable new addition to Stretford town centre.
Emily Sergeant -
30th October 2020 
