Central Districts are to honour the memory of Taranaki cricket stalwart Laurie Denton at the State Championship match between CD and Canterbury at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth from December 28-31.

Denton, who was regarded affectionately as the voice of Taranaki sport for his work on radio in the province, died earlier this year.

A Laurie Denton Memorial Trust has been set up and the gate charge for the game will be a gold coin donation with the proceeds going to the Memorial Trust.

Apart from his radio work Denton was also a cricket selector, administrator and general supporter of the game.

Taranaki sports enthusiasts have set up the Trust to raise funds to help young sports people from Taranaki.

Central Districts is delighted that the game at Pukekura Park will help boost the Trust's coffers.

"Eccles", as Laurie was affectionately known, will be sadly missed by Central Districts in the first match at his beloved Park since his passing.

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