TWO friends have taken on the ultimate Movember challenge after losing a game of darts.

Vince Raynor and Carl Murray are each growing half of a Mexican moustache, Vince the right half and Carl the left, after losing a drunken bet on a game of darts in The Alexandra Hotel in Hindley Green.

And to make the challenge that much more interesting, if they don’t raise £500 each by November 30 for their chosen charity they will have to shave half their hair off each.

Vincent, of Swan Lane, Hindley Green, said: “We were drunk and thought it would be a good idea.

“I’ve never thrown a dart in my life so it isn’t really surprising I lost.

“Our ‘matching Movember’ challenge means that during the month of November we are both only going to shave half of our faces.

“I’m really desperate to raise the £500 because I really don’t want to have to shave half my hair off – and I will have to keep it like that for a month.

“Please support us with this and help us both to help make a difference.”

Vince and Carl, both aged 41, say they are two of a kind and are raising money for two charities, Sue Ryder and Help for Heroes.

“I made the mistake of not telling my girlfriend about it,” said Vince. “She doesn’t live round here so she didn’t find out until she came down about a week into me growing it.”

The pair will post regular pictures and updates as the challenge continues and to donate and help Vincent and Karl, visit virginmoneygiving.com/team/matchingmovember.