YOUR 18th birthday is a big life milestone and one Okehampton youngster will celebrate the big day with a charity haircut.

Peter Bragg has been growing his hair for more than three years and during this time he has steadfastly refused to have it cut despite pleas from his mum Rhiannon.

With university interviews looming and volunteering duties with St John Ambulance, Peter has decided it is time to lose his long locks, while raising money at the same time.

'So many people know me for my distinctive hairstyle,' Peter said. 'I thought it would be a good idea to ask them to sponsor me to have it cut off. I'm hoping to raise about £300 for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, which is such a great cause.'

On the morning of his 18th birthday, March 15, Peter will climb into a salon chair at Quinns Hairdressers, Okehampton and have his hair cut off.

Peter's mum Rhiannon Bragg said: 'We're incredibly proud of Peter. He knows I've wanted him to get his hair cut for a long time but until now he's always refused.

'To do so on such a special day by raising money for a worthy cause is just fantastic. He'll look so different with a new hairstyle, it's very exciting.' 

If you'd like to read more about Peter's story or sponsor him please visit his Just Giving page http://www.justgiving.com/PetersHairRaiser">www.justgiving.com/PetersHairRaiser