Sean dawson's swansong as fellowship president

The Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s President Night saw Sean Dawson has hand on his president's mantle to Steven Goldsworthy in front of hairdressers, manufacturers, PRs, industry figures and a dinosaur at the Natural History Mueseum. "Tonight is my swansong and I wanted the perfect building and where better than the Natural History Museum?" said Sean. "Everything that has been said about my presidency is that it has made the Fellowship younger and fresher; tonight and I'm surrounded by old fossils!"As well as the introduction of the new president, the evening saw Ann Herman, who Sean described as 'a great organiser, loyal, hardworking and ferocious', following in the footsteps of legendary hairdressers Vidal Sassoon and Trevor Sorbie and becoming a Fellowship Patron of Honour. Having worked tirelessly for the Fellowship since retiring from day-to day salon business, Ann was clearly touched by the honour and the standing ovation she received. "What an absolute honour, this is the cherry on the cake because every day I work for the Fellowship is an honour. "When I retired I was terrified about what I was going to do because I will never be into the WI or jam making – but if you twisted my arm I would have been a calendar girl!" she joked. "When I became involved in the Fellowship it was a small part of my life, it is now the cog that turns the wheel. But I wouldn't be here unless I was needed and I like that!" After reminding everyone of the importance of becoming involved in HABB day on May 2, it was time for Sean to pass his chains onto new president Steven, saying: "I am so proud. I know he is going to do an amazing job." In response, Steven returned the compliment, joking "They are large feet to fill. So no pressure there!" He added: "It is with fantastic pride that I become president. I have been a member of the Fellowship for more than 20 years, and it was past president Kevin Arkell who had the belief in me and has supported me to be here today."