A WARM-HEARTED woman has ended up with a cold head after braving the shave this winter to help make a popular Pwllheli beach the most accessible in Wales.

A joint effort by the local community and Plas Heli Sailing Academy, known as the Access All Areas project, is hoping to make the beach in Pwllheli open to everyone, whatever their physical condition.

Heidi Bakewell, who works at Plas Heli, has now decided to shave all her hair off in a bid to raise money for the inclusive scheme.

Initially the project was to supply a floating wheelchair and mats which would allow wheelchair users to get to the sea and enjoy the world-famous waters surrounding the southern coast of the Llyn.

However the plan has now “snowballed” and there are ambitious plans in place to introduce a fleet of floating wheelchairs, full access to the shoreline for everyone, a disability-friendly sailing club, and for the old sailing academy building to be converted to a respite centre with full facilities.

Heidi has so far raised a whopping four-figure sum to help make the project a reality.

Huw Watson and Lucy Hughes, who have helped Heidi with the scheme to date, acted as hairdressers for the bold haircut.

“I’m a bit unsure of the new look and its a tad cold but its starting to grow back already,” said Heidi.

“We raised just over £1,300 and we now have £3,340 nearly enough for two beach/sea friendly chairs. These will be in Plas Heli by Easter.”

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