Monopoli's Barbershop

✂️ TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING! 👑💇‍♂️

Yesterday we had the absolute pleasure of giving our customer Jack Ashwin a rather significant haircut!

Jack has spent the last TWO YEARS growing his hair so he could donate it to The Little Princess Trust, helping provide real-hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment and other conditions. ❤️

When Jack told us what he was doing, we encouraged him to go one step further and set up a fundraising page too, so now we’re asking the Monopoli’s lot to get behind him!

Every donation, no matter how small, helps. If you can spare a few quid to support what Jack has done, it would be massively appreciated:

👉 https://fundraise.littleprincesses.org.uk/fundraising/jack-ashwin

There was, however, one tiny problem yesterday...

We had no hair bands. 😂

But this is Monopoli’s Barbershop. We don’t have problems, we have zip ties. 🤌😂

Hair sectioned. Zip ties deployed. Problem solved.
Professional? Questionable.
Effective? Absolutely. 😂

Massive respect to Jack. Two years of growing it, all for a brilliant cause. 👏❤️

Get behind him, Gli Sforbiciati! 🇮🇹✂️

🚨 THIS IS HAPPENING! 🚨

Membership for The Dome in Crewe is OPEN! 🎉

🔥 20+ activities every session
🍕 A hot meal included (excluding partnerships night)
🤝 Mates, mentors and a place that's all yours
💙 £3 a month (starting in December)
🎉 Grand Opening November 2026
⏰ Sessions start Monday 30th November 2026 (specific date subject to age group)

Crewe and the surrounding area, your youth zone is almost here. Don't wait. Grab your spot NOW! 👉 https://thedomeyouthzone.org/memberships/

Really proud to support my good friend Jack and what he’s doing. ❤️ Please take a moment to have a look, show him some support and help spread the word.

Meet Jack, our new Youth Work Manager for Juniors here at The Dome 👋

However, before youth work, Jack was already making moves, literally. He successfully became World Dance Champion in 2014, danced in Matthew Bourne's Lord of the Flies, choreographed for Team England at the Dance World Cup and created touring work for outdoor festivals called Pandora's Boombox. 💃🕺

That's why he's always been passionate about creating a space that's fun, safe and relevant, where young people can just be themselves. 🧡

Jack had seen the impact OnSide were having nationally and having grown up in Crewe himself, he jumped at the chance to be part of bringing that same chance to his hometown. Looking ahead, Jack's most excited to see the young people of Crewe enjoying an amazing, accessible space with new activities, new friends, new skills and a place that's truly their own. ✨

His advice to his younger self: "Even the smallest action can mean the most to someone else." 💬

Come say hi and have a dance with Jack! 👋

A bit more info about the road closure.

Stewart Street update

💈 QUICK HEADS-UP FOR THE WEEK! 💈

The shop is OPEN as usual this week – so don't let the roadworks put you off! 🚧

🎒 Back to school is nearly here, so now's the time to get those last-minute trims booked in before the rush!

✂️ Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday – some availability remaining

✂️ Friday & Saturday – FULLY BOOKED

Frankie has availability too, so there are still plenty of chances to get everyone looking fresh and ready for September. 💈

Don't leave it until the night before and suddenly remember they need a haircut! 😂

See you in the chair! 🇮🇹💈

🚧 Stewart Street improvement works update, Crewe 🚧

📅 From 24 August 2026, we will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing and renewing road markings on Stewart Street between Alton Street and Langley Drive.

⏰ The works will take approximately six days to complete and will be carried out between 8am and 6pm, including weekends.

To allow the scheme to be carried out safely, a full road closure will be in place.

These works follow the completion of the footway improvement phase and form the next stage of our improvement scheme.

We'd like to thank residents and road users for their patience while we carry out these improvements.

More information 🔗 https://orlo.uk/03c9Q

☀️ IT'S A HOT ONE! 🥵💈
The clippers are buzzing, and we've had to call in emergency reinforcements... iced frappés for the barbers! 😂🧊☕
Whatever the weather, your favourite barbers are still here working hard to keep you looking sharp. ✂️
If you're out and about today, drink plenty of water, keep cool and look after yourselves (and each other!) ❤️
We'll be here... slowly melting behind the chairs. 😂🔥💈

🚧 Roadworks Update 🚧

The Stewart Street improvement works are now underway, with repairs currently taking place between Gainsborough Road and Jubilee Avenue. Access is limited, so please allow a little extra time if you're travelling to your appointment.

💈 Monopoli's Barbershop is OPEN as usual, and access to the shop is still being maintained.

Thanks for your patience and continued support – it's very much appreciated! 🇮🇹💈

🚧 Roadworks Update – Please Read 🚧

Just a quick heads-up for all my customers.

I only received a letter yesterday, so apologies that I couldn't let everyone know sooner.

From Monday 27th July, Cheshire East will be carrying out Phase 2 of the Stewart Street improvement works, including the remaining footway improvements, resurfacing of the road and new road markings. The works are expected to last approximately 5 weeks, with a road closure in place Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

💈 The good news is that Monopoli's Barbershop will remain OPEN as usual. Cheshire East have advised that they will make every effort to maintain access to businesses throughout the works, although there may be some delays while machinery is operating.

If you have an appointment, please allow yourself a little extra time for your journey and follow any instructions from the traffic management team on site.

Thank you all for your patience and continued support while these improvements are carried out. It really is appreciated, and I look forward to seeing you in the chair as normal! 💈🇮🇹

For more information about the works, you can visit:

Stewart Street, Crewe Stewart Street, Crewe: footway improvements and carriageway resurfacing.

🏃‍♂️❤️ Supporting an Incredible Cause ❤️🏃‍♀️

Many of you will know that cancer is something very close to my heart.

My mum fought secondary breast cancer with incredible strength. My customers and friends, Ian Greenhalgh and Moe, both fought their battles with courage and dignity before sadly passing away last year. And on the other side of that fight, my customer Maureen continues to show cancer who's boss every single day.

That's why I'd love to support my customer David and his wife Julie, who took part on the Manchester Half Marathon on 31st May 2026 in aid of the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity – Cancer Services Fund.

The Cancer Services Fund helps provide additional support, equipment, and comforts for local people living with a cancer diagnosis, including:

💙 Paxman Scalp Cooling Caps
💙 Chemotherapy Recliner Chairs
💙 Hypnotherapy Services
💙 Counselling Support

David and Julie were inspired to take on this challenge after seeing first-hand how these services helped a close friend during treatment. Thanks to a scalp cooling cap, she was able to keep her hair throughout chemotherapy – something that can make a huge difference during an incredibly difficult time.

The fund needs at least £25,000 every year to continue providing these services to local people and their families.

This was Julie's first half marathon, so let's show her and David some support! If you're able to donate, no matter how small the amount, it will make a difference. If you can't donate, a share of their fundraising page would be greatly appreciated.

Well done David and Julie. Everyone at Monopoli's Barbershop is behind you both. ❤️💪

Donation page:
https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/julie-and-daves-run-for-cancer-services-fund

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