The concept of Comic Relief was to get British comedians to make the public laugh, while raising money to help people around the world and in the UK. And the highlight of this charity appeal is Red Nose Day – held in March every year. People from all over the country hold events to raise money for those less fortunate. In these pictures you can see people of all ages dressing up, taking part in crazy challenges, and, of course, wearing those red noses.
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5. Red Nose Day
Hayley Dempster and Dean Black of Kingsfold Primary School, near Preston, with some of the cakes they baked for Comic Relief Red Nose Day in 1997 Photo: Neil Cross
6. Red Nose Day
Feeling the nerves are Ian Perry and Rachel Andrews, of Fulwood, Preston, before they had their head shaved for Comic Relief in 1997 Photo: Neil Cross
7. Red Nose Day
Ian Perry and Rachel Andrews, of Fulwood, Preston, after their head shaves for Comic Relief in 1997 Photo: Neil Cross
8. Red Nose Day
Ruth Stitt, 18 (right), and Rizwana Patel, 18, conducted a sponsored silence at Preston College as part of Comic Relief 2005 Photo: Millie Cooper