Cheeky chap naked and hanging off a lorry ... for Hull Royal Infirmary neonatal ward
IT TAKES a brave man to be photographed naked in public – especially if they are hanging off the front of a lorry.
But a group of 16 fundraisers in Market Weighton did not take much persuading to strip off for a charity calendar in aid of a the neonatal ward at Hull Royal Infirmary.
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Mr Clean: Neil Robinson and his lorry in the calendar
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FESTIVAL THRILL: Chris Cox enjoys a book and a glass of port in the Wee Willie Winkies calendar.
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GOOD SPORTS: Front from left, Mark Smith, Sean McNally, James Hill and Kev Roberts. Back from left, Andy Harker, Rob Maughan, Pete Gorcik, Alan Jones, Mark Underwood and Shaun Renwick.
The Wee Willie Winkies Calendar is available to order and features men at work, taking part in their favourite hobbies and sporting activities.
But instead of being dressed in their football kit or grubby work gear they are all completely naked.
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Organiser Emma Robinson, 33, said: "All of the photographs were taken in one weekend and I even had to rub mud on one guy for a rugby shot.
"But they were all great sports and the pictures are immense.
"My friend Shaun Renwick came up with the idea and he actually posed for the calendar while another friend, Sammie Leighton, suggested the charity.
"All I had to do was organise the men, which was a great job."
The calendar is raising funds for "Charlie bags" containing vests, cotton buds, nappies and cotton wool for new parents at the neonatal ward, as the NHS have stopped providing these items.
It is the brain-child of Sarah Coates, of South Newbald, who ended up in intensive care after losing her baby Charlie-Jake last year.
Emma managed to pull in support from Hull photographer Darren Thomas for the project.
Companies from the Hull and East Riding area are sponsoring each of the 14 pages of the 2013-14 calendar and more than 1,000 will be printed in time for the launch on Thursday, December 6.
Emma's lorry driver husband Neil also took part in the shoot and can be seen washing the front of his truck.
Emma said: "It's a cheeky calendar and we're really pleased with the finished shots.
"Hopefully, if we sell all of the calendars, we'll raise about £10,000 for the charity."
Cyclist Andy Harker, 35, said he was "roped into it" and ended up stark naked in his back garden.
He said: "It was something I never thought I'd do but my twin daughters Lucy and Katie were born early and cared for at Castle Hill, so it was a cause I related to.
"I was sent a Facebook message by a friend but I wanted to know exactly what it entailed first.
"I'm looking at doing triathlons and cycling more so we thought it would be fun to pose with a bike.
"The photographer came round to my house and I ended up in the garden with nothing on.
"I was left standing there with the side gate open and had to shout to my wife Rachel to bring me a towel."
But Andy felt it was all worth it in the end when he became Mr June – the month in which he celebrates his wedding anniversary.
The retained firefighter, of Market Weighton, said: "My colleagues at the station were all quite positive.
"But they might not be when they see a naked picture of me hanging up on the wall."
To order a calendar, which costs £10, call Emma on 07810 631203, visit the Facebook page Wee Willie Winkie or visit shops in Market Weighton.
Comments
by Philhullfc
Monday, November 19 2012, 11:40AM
“I don't mean to be cheeky Dave but did you use to be human before you became a baby hating monster?”
by GCtheDJ
Sunday, November 18 2012, 7:44PM
“Dave_Navarro... I don't mean to sound cheeky but..... did you used to be a girl? ;}”
by Philhullfc
Saturday, November 17 2012, 10:19PM
“Because Dave, when your child is born prematurely or with life threatening complications you want to spend every second with them because you don't know if they will make it or not. You don't want to be rushing off to Tescos to do a quick shop, do you!!! I assume you are not a parent or ever likely to be. What woman would want to have sex with a heartless moron like yourself.”
by smartguy1
Saturday, November 17 2012, 6:52PM
“Obviously no health and safety officer present here. They would have told him he can't do that without having a proper risk assessment and method statement in place.”
by Richtreat
Saturday, November 17 2012, 6:38PM
“Well Dave_Navarro, you must be living in LALA land fella if you think that babies are not a deserving cause, stop posting when you have been to the pub.”
by Dave_Navarro
Saturday, November 17 2012, 5:18PM
“All you imbeciles who are calling me "stupid and vile" the article says the charity raises money to buy "vests, cotton buds, nappies and cotton wool" for new born babies. If the stuff was that important why don't the parents buy the necessary supplies themselves.
The fund-raisers can do what they want with the money, all I am saying is there are hundreds of more worthwhile charities out there.”
by Philhullfc
Saturday, November 17 2012, 3:51PM
“Dave, you are a sick disgusting vile individual!!! I lost my son at only 5 days old due to a serious cord insult during his delivery. They have some of the sickest frailest babies you will ever see on that unit and the staff are just amazing and so kind. They deserve all the help and support that comes their way. So you just rock up to my front door and tell me this is a "pathetic charity" and see what happens! It won't be pretty...... grrrrr.”
by ccbmum2
Saturday, November 17 2012, 12:12PM
“as a mum who has had two children born early and been taken straight to the neonatel unit i find the earlier comment both ignorant and disgusting ,take a visit to a unit and tell the parents their child isn't sick ,not all babies survive even after all the care they recieve in these units but many do .this charity was set up to both help parents and thank the staff .the lads who did this calender did so out of the good in their hearts and deserve praise not putdowns .well done lads and charlies bag .x”
by charliebag12
Saturday, November 17 2012, 11:51AM
“Pathetic charity lets hope u never have a premature baby as u would see what a excellent charity it is.Some people really need to us there brain before posting.”
by davehessle
Saturday, November 17 2012, 9:49AM
“Jeez Dave
You really are thick ! Try this link http://tinyurl.com/yxy8vb
and you'll see what Neonatal means”