ORGANISERS of a naked calendar are appealing for donations so they can shift the few that remain and top the £1,000 mark they have given to a mental health charity.

You have to be brave – and some people would say more than a little mad – to pose for a naked calendar, so it probably makes sense that the woman behind the ‘Naked Truth Calendar’ is associated with the Official Monster Raving Loony party.

Bernice Benton, who has stood at local Powys elections as Lady Lily the Pink, bandied together with some friends from Llanwrtyd Wells to raise a smile when the coronavirus pandemic and the uncertainty of lockdown hit the UK around this time last year.

Bernice and Co – who included a mayor, paramedic, cancer survivor and business owners – have so far raised £922 from sales of the calendar, which they’ve donated to the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation. And now they’re appealing for the Powys public to scoop up the last remaining calendars so they can reach £1,000.

“Our Naked Truth Calendar of lockdown selfies and personal stories featured 24 individuals (locals and Monster Raving Loonies) aged 23-75,” said Bernice.

“Profits after printing costs have enabled me to donate £922 to the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation to date.

“There are still a few calendars left and, as we are now into March, we are happy to part with them for donations to help us reach the magic £1,000. There will be a £2.50 charge to cover postage and packaging if they cannot be collected from Llanwrtyd Wells but other than that any amount of donation will be gratefully received.”

Email bernibenton@outlook.com to reserve/order a copy, availability is limited, or simply to donate to a fabulous cause. Alternatively, phone her on 01591 610635.