A MAYLAND man raised more than £700 after putting on a rock show for charity.

Rocker Chris Chittick took a trip back in time to the glam rock era to raise funds for prostate cancer awareness.

Mr Chittick handed over a cheque for £752.87 to the Macmillan Information Pod at Broomfield Hospital after his successful Head in the Sand show, held at the Tractor Shed in Latchingdon.

He said that it was his own experience battling prostate cancer combined with a love of music which prompted him to host the concert.

Mr Chittick said: “When I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer it came as a big surprise as I had no symptoms at all.

“After talking to my consultant about my options, my reaction was ‘let’s get on with it’ and I had the whole prostate removed.

“It was during my various operations and treatments that I learnt a lot more about prostate cancer and realised that many men had no idea about the disease.

“I wanted to get the message out there.

“This is my fifth year of my raising awareness, and I decided I wanted to do something a bit different this time by helping the Broomfield Cancer Care unit which looked after me so well over a six-year period.”

Charities manager Yvonne Carter said: “We are immensely grateful to Chris for his marvellous fundraising efforts on behalf of our cancer care services, and even more delighted that Chris has responded so well to treatment and continues to share his love of rock music.”

Chemotherapy consultant Lisa Villiers said: “Thanks to the incredible generosity shown by so many, patients who come to us for chemotherapy treatment are able to access reflexology treatment delivered by our team of complementary therapists, all funded from these donations.

“This therapy helps to reduce the anxiety associated with cancer treatment and promotes a feeling of relaxation and wellbeing."

The line-up of bands included Sounds Better Naked, Quo’d and Glamstar.