Much-loved - Tributes have poured out to Andy Bunker who spent almost five decades serving his community at a south Essex garden centre. Legacy - Andy began working at Alton Garden Centre in 1978 with his father. The British New Product award will now be known as The Andy Bunker Best British New Product at Glee. Paying tribute, Charles Stubbs, of British Garden Centres, said: “On behalf of everyone at British Garden Centres, we are absolutely gutted to hear the news. A procession will leave Alton Garden Centre at 3pm ahead of the service, although this part of the day will be reserved for family members.