BISHOP'S Castle Rugby Club has already started preparations in their quest their for North Midlands One honours.

After their double success last season - winning the Shropshire Cup and gaining promotion - the ambitious club have started training for the new campaign.

Attendance at the early sessions have been encouraging and the club invite anyone interested in joining the thriving club to turn up at their Love Lane ground on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. For further details please ring press officer Bart Mellard on 01588 680316.

Players and supporters will have another chance to celebrate last season's achievements and look forward to the coming season at a Sporting Lunch, at Minsterley Show Ground, on Sunday, August 10.

They will also have the opportunity to listen to two of the top administrators in rugby.

David Moffett, the Chief Executive of the Welsh Rugby Union, and former England hooker and now Leicester Tigers Chief Executive, Peter Wheeler will be the guest speakers.

Tickets for the event can be obtained from Malcolm Ellis on 01938 570027.