How rock star inspired show

Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer are being asked to take to the catwalk next month.

The Handbags And Gladrags fashion show takes place at Bath Rugby Club on Wednesday, April 29 but organisers need more models.

The event is being organised by the Somerset Breakthrough Breast Cancer Group, which is celebrating 12 years of fundraising. Money raised will go to the RUH Breast Cancer Clinic and Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

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Chris Piper, 62, chair of the cancer group, said: "People may feel a bit shy about taking part, but it will make them feel good. I had breast cancer in 1988 and it came back in 2001 so I know what it is like."

Clothes are being supplied by Bath boutique Gaff and Marks & Spencer, and the event takes Gucci Handags Replica its name from a meeting Mrs Piper had with Rod Stewart before he was famous.

"I met him when I was 15 and we used to go down every weekend to Brighton beach. He came over with his guitar and he used to say 'I'm going to be famous'," said Mrs Piper.

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The other members of Somerset Breakthrough are Mrs Piper's husband John, Holly Brown, Susie Loosley and Julie Selway.

Anyone wanting to model can phone Mrs Piper on 01278 793870, with the group also looking for sponsors.

Ticket prices are being finalised.

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