CRS Building Supplies, which has branches in Minehead and Watchet, has been hosting special curry evenings in local restaurants to treat customers and their friends to dinner as part of its ‘The Best Mate Curry Date’ initiative.

The winners joined CRS staff for an evening of food and conversation, all in support of Movember and its mission to raise awareness about men’s health, with a particular focus on the mental health challenges faced by those in the construction industry.

The customers were selected to attend the evenings after taking part in a CRS scratchcard competition.

Each winner brought a friend to join CRS staff for a curry and also donated more than £100 for Movember.

Watchet branch manager Stuart Davies said: “We are delighted with the success of ‘The Best Mate Curry Date’ events and the generosity shown by our customers and staff.

“The initiative was not just about raising funds, it was about creating an opportunity for people to connect, have important conversations and support each other.

“Mental health is a significant issue in the construction industry, and we are proud to play our part in raising awareness and supporting Movember’s vital work.”

CRS Building Supplies provides high quality building materials to trade and retail customers and is part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group which was established four years ago and now owns more than 20 leading builders merchants brands across the south of England, including Parker Building Supplies, Chandlers Building Supplies, Fairalls, RGB Building Supplies, Grant and Stone, and Devondale.