A LOVELY man who lived his life for his family and friends will be remembered at a memorial rugby match this weekend.

Glyn Robinson, of Fairfield Road in Millom, died last month after battling an inoperable brain tumour.

The 45-year-old was known throughout the area as a skilled rugby player and dedicated firefighter so family and friends decided to throw the ultimate charity rugby match in his honour.

Mr Robinson's two children, Charlotte and Noah, will lead two teams of ladies versus veterans, with the latter having the added handicap of playing in full firefighter's kit and wellies.

Polly Robinson, Mr Robinson's wife, said: "It's going to be brilliant. It's been planned for a while and Glyn was adamant he was going to have his 10 minutes playing - even if he couldn't play he wanted to referee.

"Everybody in town has been baking so we're going to have a big cake sale as well, in addition to a raffle and auction.

"It's just a shame it's now a memorial rather than a fun day with Glyn."

The day has been organised to raise money for three local charities that have been supporting the family.

Hoping to raise around £3,000, all proceeds from the day will be split between Hope and Cope Support Group in Millom, Autism Around The Combe and Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

The money will be raised through player sponsorship and a cake sale. There will also be a raffle and auction with amazing prizes, including a full pamper day at the Old England in Bowness.

Mrs Robinson said: "We're also going to do an auction after the game where we will be selling off some of Glyn's personal rugby memorabilia, which he's been collecting for years and years.

"It's just nice that people will get to keep a little part of Glyn."

As the whole community pulls together to raise money in memory of this popular man, Mrs Robinson has been left astounded by the support of the community.

She said: "People we don't even know have been donated things. The support has just been fantastic.

"Glyn was a really lovely guy and it just brings it all home with how the community is being.

"It's never stopped from the moment he got poorly, all through his illness and even now after he has gone.

"The fire crew said that I will always be fire family and it just makes me realise that we're not alone."

Throughout Mr Robinson's illness, members of the community have been pulling together to support the family.

In June, people from across the area came together to give the family's house and garden a secret makeover, complete with a private man cave and hot tub.

Mrs Robinson said: "We want to give a little bit back as people have done so much fundraising for us.

"We don't want people to think it's a one-way street because it's not."

As preparations continue for the event on Sunday, Mrs Robinson is hoping the day will be a proud day for all.

Speaking of her husband, she said: "I know he will be there - he will definitely be there looking down. We're having a minute's silence and he will be there grinning from ear to ear."

The event will take place this Sunday at Millom Rugby League from 1pm.