Football match in memory of Brian Taylor raises money for charity
We recently held a charity football match with fellow Herefordshire-based commercial nursery Allensmore Nurseries to raise funds for Dementia UK (July 2024).
We played at Whitecross High School in Hereford last Saturday, July 13, and so far, the event has raised more than £300 for the charity.
Brian Taylor Memorial Cup
Sam Lloyd, our 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.
Dementia UK
“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 – Well-known & respected
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.
Great afternoon, great cause
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.”
