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Target: £1,750
Amount raised last year: £2,651
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Our Motivation

This November, we're embracing patchy stubble, questionable handlebars, and the occasional “is that really a moustache?” look — all in the name of men’s health.

Working alongside construction professionals for decades, most of us have at least one story of a friend or colleague lost to the causes Movember so powerfully highlights. As an industry still dominated by men, we know how important it is to break down barriers and start conversations that don’t always come easily.

Too often, blokes are raised to be stoic — to “suck it up” when things get tough and suffer in silence. Or, as the Spartans famously put it: “Come back with your shield or on it!” That mindset might have its place on the battlefield, but when it comes to health, silence can be deadly.

Movember shines a floodlight on men’s health — mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer — while giving us an excuse to look faintly ridiculous in the process. And that’s the point. A dodgy moustache is more than just facial hair: it’s a conversation starter. If it sparks a chat, reminds someone to check in with a mate, or raises a smile on site, then we’ve done our job.

By sprouting moustaches, moving for Movember, and fundraising together, we’re showing that tough subjects don’t have to stay off-limits. We’re proud to stand together as a team — raising awareness, raising funds, and hopefully raising a few eyebrows with our facial hair along the way.

Let’s change the face of men’s health — one construction-grade moustache at a time.

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Previous year's activities
15 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I ran 4.56 km00:26:40

Previous year's posts
15 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I ran 4.56 km00:26:40

15 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I ran 9.69 km01:03:20

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George Fray: I ran 9.69 km01:03:20

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George Fray: I worked out 00:26:35

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George Fray: I worked out 00:26:35

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George Fray: I ran 10.6 km01:11:32

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George Fray: I ran 10.6 km01:11:32

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George Fray: I ran .93 km00:06:11

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George Fray: I ran .93 km00:06:11

Previous year's donations
15 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£500

From Optima

15 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£500

From Optima

16 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I worked out 01:38:57

16 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I worked out 01:38:57

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Tabitha Cutland
£20

OPL donation from guess how many moustaches are in the Jar

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Tabitha Cutland
£20

OPL donation from guess how many moustaches are in the Jar

17 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I worked out 00:40:35

17 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I worked out 00:40:35

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jack Loriot
£10

Well done Team Optima and OAG

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jack Loriot
£10

Well done Team Optima and OAG

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Teresa Gorham
£20
17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Teresa Gorham
£20
17 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I worked out 00:26:33

17 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I worked out 00:26:33

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£23

Well done, team.

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£23

Well done, team.

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rebecca Peach
£10

Well done everyone - a brilliant cause.

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rebecca Peach
£10

Well done everyone - a brilliant cause.

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Lauren Clark
£10

Well done everybody, great cause!

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Lauren Clark
£10

Well done everybody, great cause!

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
David Booth
£25

Well done team, proud of you all.

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
David Booth
£25

Well done team, proud of you all.

17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Ann Warne
£15
17 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Ann Warne
£15
18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I worked out 00:20:58

18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I worked out 00:20:58

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George Fray: I ran 1.66 km00:13:06

18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I ran 1.66 km00:13:06

18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I walked .85 km00:11:17

18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I ran 5.1 km00:36:44

18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I ran 5.1 km00:36:44

18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I worked out 00:27:51

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George Fray: I worked out 00:32:41

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George Fray: I ran 7.03 km00:44:15

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George Fray: I ran 2.81 km00:18:32

18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I walked 2.42 km00:34:06

18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I ran 1.02 km00:07:49

18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I worked out 00:24:58

18 Week(s) Ago
George Fray: I ran 7.67 km01:01:14

20 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jenny Maggs
£23

Brilliant effort guys, will be enjoying watching the progress ;)

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20 Week(s) Ago
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20 Week(s) Ago
Matt Mills

Not a bad end to the week, smashed the £500 target, then the £750 target, so upping the effort to £1000! Remember it's important to share your Movember profile/donation link with friends/family/colleagues so they know how and where to support your efforts! James / Gemma / Callum, great efforts so far - keep it up! /Matt

20 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Nikki Mills
£32

Go on Matt and the team! Manly mo’s all round

Ahbida Khan

What an amazing start to Movember!

Our team total has already reached a whopping £418!

Thank you to everyone who's supported our efforts so far. Let's keep the momentum going, there' still plenty of time to donate and help us make a real difference for men's health.

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Helen Jarrett
£15

Can’t wait to see the pics, Jack L! Love from the Jarretts

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Paul Gooden
£15

Well done everybody. Great to see you supporting our cause.

21 Week(s) Ago
Ahbida Khan

Movember is officially ON.
Huge thanks to everyone who’s jumped in to support the cause.

Now the important part: as the moustaches begin their glorious journey…
please send your progress pics to ahbida.khan@optimasystems.com

Let the growing begin.

25 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£10
25 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jose Aira Rodriguez
£47
25 Week(s) Ago
Ahbida Khan

Movember is almost here!

As a team, we’re growing our Mos to raise awareness and funds for men’s health, and I’m excited to see what styles everyone comes up with this year!

Whether you’re rocking a classic Handlebar, a refined Chevron, or a bold Horseshoe every moustache tells a story and every hair grown supports a great cause.

Let’s make this fun, raise some eyebrows (and donations), and show off our best Mos for men’s health.

Can’t wait to see the creativity from this team!

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