Two leading commercial UK nurseries based in Herefordshire have held a charity football match to raise funds for Dementia UK.

Wyevale Nurseries played Allensmore Nurseries at Whitecross High School in Hereford, and so far, the event has raised more than £300 for the charity.

Sam Lloyd, Wyevale Nurseries’ Potting Shed Supervisor, who organised the match, 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, who was the well-known and respected Chairman of Allensmore Nurseries and started the business with his wife Ruth more than 50 years ago, died in May this year.

He never retired and remained a presence around the nursery and enjoyed many years judging at Royal Horticultural Society shows and being part of the industry, which he loved.

Mark Taylor, Managing Director at Allensmore Nurseries, 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.