UNDER the new leadership of captain Andy Watson and vice-captain Levin Widmer, Pershore Rugby Club will embark on the new campaign with optimism.

Having gained promotion last year into Midlands 3 West (South) they will be looking to consolidate their position knowing it is a level that few present players have played at.

Clubs providing the opposition this winter include Birmingham Exiles, Nuneaton OEs, Old Leamingtonians, Leamington, Old Coventrians, Keresley, Sillhillians, Bedworth and old rivals Evesham.

The coaching staff of Charlie Hemmings, Mickey Knott and Chris Johnson welcome past, present and and new players to the club at Mill Lane, Wyre Piddle, telephone 01386 554105.

Official training starts next Tuesday at 7pm and every Tuesday and Thursday onwards.

The club runs run four senior teams and an under-18s colts side, coached by Russell Humphries.

For more information ring either Andy on 01905 27242 or Levin on 01905 764877.

Evesham's AGM takes place in the clubhouse tonight (Thursday).

Business is scheduled to start at 8pm and all existing and any new members are invited to attend.

Training for the new season is taking place on Tuesday evenings at 7pm, contact either Doug Payne on 07973 838526 or Alan Cross on 01386 765629.