14/07/2026
It is with great sadness that we share that Davies Contractors Ltd has lost one of our own.
This week, we said goodbye to our friend and colleague, Carl Blakemore, who had been with Davies Contractors Ltd since day one. Carl wasn't just an employee – he was part of our family. He was a hardworking, loyal, genuine lad who made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.
His passing has deeply affected every single one of us at Davies. It is a reminder that life is precious and that behind every smile, there can be battles that others cannot see. Mental health affects people from all walks of life, and it is so important that we continue to look out for one another, check in on our friends, our family, and our workmates, and remind people that it's okay to ask for help. A simple conversation can make all the difference.
Our annual Davies Contractors Ltd Family Fun Day will still take place on Saturday 18th July, as it has been planned for many months as an opportunity for our team and their families to come together. This year, however, it will also be a chance for us to come together in Carl's memory.
We will be holding a fundraising raffle during the Family Fun Day, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Carl's family to support them through this incredibly difficult time.
Davies Contractors Ltd, together with our valued suppliers and partners, will also be donating prizes and making contributions to help raise as much money as possible for Carl's family. We are incredibly grateful for the support and generosity already being shown.
This is something that is incredibly close to all of our hearts at Davies. We want to do everything we can to show Carl's family that they are not alone and that Carl will never be forgotten by the people who worked beside him every day.
If you are able to donate a raffle prize, purchase raffle tickets, or support the fundraiser in any way, it would mean the world to us and to Carl's family.
Most importantly, please look after one another. If you're struggling, speak to someone. If you think someone else may be struggling, take the time to ask how they are. Together, we can help break the stigma around men's mental health and remind people that they are never alone.
Rest easy, Carl. You will always be part of the Davies family. 💙