Powys football club fundraiser in memory of Andy McVeagh
The money was raised from the Andy McVeagh Memorial Cup match between the Llanfair United veterans and Llanfair United Reserve side last May Bank Holiday.
The day was a resounding success as past team-mates of the much-missed club legend paid their respects in a most fitting fashion by lacing up their boots with many coming out of retirement for the afternoon.
It was also a successful community event as townspeople descended on Mount Field for the annual charity match and a chance to honour one of the town's sons who passed away in 2021 aged 56.
McVeagh was a former player, coach, and supporter of Llanfair United, and his commitment to the club was widely recognised.
Pictured from left to right are Les McVeagh (Andy's brother), Derwen Evans (Andy's sister) Mark Bown (Llanfair United chairman), Edwina McVeagh (Andy's wife), Ellen Jones (committee member), Jayne Lewis (British Heart Foundation fundraising manager), Kate Roberts (sommittee member) and Chris Griffiths (Andy's sister).
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