A charity football match to raise funds for Dementia UK was held between two leading commercial UK nurseries based in Herefordshire.

Wyevale Nurseries played Allensmore Nurseries at Whitecross High School, Hereford on Sunday 13th July, with the event having raised more than £300 for the charity.

Wyevale Nurseries’ Potting Shed Supervisory, Same Lloyd, the match organiser said:  “The game was dedicated to the memory of Brian Taylor, founder of Allensmore Nurseries, who passed away recently. The winner’s cup has been named the Brian Taylor Memorial Cup too.

“It was a fabulous afternoon with great comradery and a healthy level of competition between the two company’s teams and plenty of supporters came along to cheer on their favourite side as well. After full time, the game ended at one all, but Allensmore went on to secure the win with penalties.

“All monies raised will be forwarded to Dementia UK. We are hoping that other nurseries may be interested in putting a team forward for our next event and we grow this into a mini tournament in the future. If anyone is interested, they should make contact with us or Allensmore.”

Brian Taylor, the well-known and respected Chairman of Allensmore Nurseries, who started the business with Ruth his wife over 50 years ago, sadly passed away earlier this year in May.

Having never retired, he remained a presence around the nursery, enjoying many years judging at the Royal Horticultural Society Shows and being part of the industry, he loved.

The Managing Director at Allensmore Nurseries, Mark Taylor, said: “It was a great afternoon, thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. My father would be so proud that the teams organised this for a great cause and in his memory.”

Wyevale Nurseries’ product selection is envied across the industry and its talented team regularly introduces new, award-winning plant varieties.

Its main business is to supply garden centres, landscape contractors, local authorities, foresters and landowners with a comprehensive array of trees, shrubs, hedging, herbaceous and specimen plants.

For further details about Wyevale Nurseries, which is based in Hereford, please call 01432 845 200 or visit www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk.