Here are the 10 toxic foods your pets should avoid this Christmas

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20/12/2023

Here are the 10 toxic foods your pets should avoid this Christmas

The festive season can be a dangerous time for pets, with an abundance of food around the house that may pose a threat.

While it is well-known how toxic chocolate is to pets, there is a wide range of other treats that also pose a risk, so it is important pet owners know what their pet can and cannot eat.

To ensure Christmas is a happy and safe time for owners and pets alike across Gedling borough, Bella and Duke’s Canine Nutritional Advisor, Jude McCoy has listed her top 10 festive foods owners should avoid giving their pets.

Raisins

Raisins, much like their fresh version grapes, are toxic to dogs. It is thought the flavonoids, monosaccharides and tannins found in grapes and subsequently raisins are difficult for dogs to metabolise and can lead to potential kidney damage.

Chocolate

Chocolate is a definite no-no for dogs. It contains a substance called theobromine which is really difficult for dogs to metabolise. The level of toxicity depends on the darkness and concentration of the cacao, so a quality 85 per cent dark chocolate bar should be avoided at all costs. Play on the side of caution and keep all chocolate far from their reach.

Fruit cake

This cake is toxic to dogs because it contains raisins and sultanas both of which are the dried version of grapes and can cause kidney damage. Fruitcake is also has a very high density of carbohydrates, which is very difficult for your dog to digest.

Mince pies

You guessed it, they contain raisins and sultanas! Many pre packaged mince pies also contain butter and cow’s milk which contains a sugar called lactose, which dogs lack the necessary enzyme for digesting. Ingesting lactose can then cause digestive discomfort for your furry friend.

Christmas pudding

Again it’s those pesky raisins and sultanas! If eaten, you should consult your vet straight away.

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Alcohol

This might seem like a no brainer to keep the booze out of reach of prying paws. An alarming rate of stories of pets stealing alcohol from a stray glass come out each year, the enticing smells of fruity ciders and floral gins can trick your pet into thinking they are stumbling across a delicious treat. In severe cases, if your pet does consume alcohol their body temperature can drop and they could experience low blood sugar and fall into a coma. If you expect they have consumed a lot consult a veterinary professional immediately.

Cheese

While it is hard to say across the board that all cheese is bad for your dogs, many are high in fat and should be given in moderation. There are some safe options such as cottage cheese, feta and goat’s cheese that are a delicious treat but avoid the likes of blue cheese as the moulds are not good for your pets to ingest and can result in vomiting.

Gravy

While many think gravy will make a tasty topper for the pet’s dinner, it can often contain a lot of salt and sometimes onions! This can lead to salt toxicity and dehydration in your furry friend, a great alternative that you can use without compromising taste is a natural bone broth.

Onions

These contain a substance called N-propyl disulfide, which whilst hardly noticed by humans is toxic to our pets. It can lead to the breakdown of their red blood cells so while you think it could make a tasty topper for their Christmas meal, be careful giving them any sauces, broths or gravy containing them.

Cooked bones

While raw bones are a great option, given under supervision and in moderation, to keep your pet occupied, in their cooked form they are brittle and easily fragment into sharp shards. They can get stuck in your dog’s throat, stomach or intestines. Opt for treating them this Christmas with a natural chew that can keep them busy during the festivities.

“We need to ensure our pets don’t get their paws on anything toxic this Christmas”

Jude McCoy, Canine Nutritional Advisor at Bella and Duke, said: “Christmas isn’t just a holiday for humans any more but our pets, too.

“We all like to treat ourselves and indulge in a variety of different foods while we share the festivities with friends and families. With this comes an extra element of risk for our pets as the house gets filled with tasty treats.

“We need to take the added level of precaution to ensure our pets don’t get their paws on anything toxic, it’s better to be safe than sorry so stick to feeding them natural species-appropriate treats to avoid any unnecessary trips to the vets.”

Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

Emily Sanchez

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20/12/2023

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Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

Petrol prices remain high across the country, as households across Gedling borough continue to be squeezed by the cost of living crisis.

Gedling Eye has compiled a list of the cheapest petrol pumps in Gedling borough. The data is sourced from PetrolPrices.com, which covers major service stations including brands like BP, Shell, and Texaco as well as supermarkets, smaller chains and independent stations.

The website combines price data from Catalist with its own crowdsource data, which comes from website users and forecourt owners. The site says it hopes to have “the most up to date and reliable price data across the industry”.

The UK’s average fuel price is 141.7p per litre for Unleaded and 149.7p per litre for diesel as of December.

The following prices were reported on 19/12/23

Here are the latest prices from across the borough…

UNLEADED…

Arnold

Sainsbury’s Arnold – 136.9p

CHEAPEST – Asda Arnold – 136.7p

BP Daybrook (Mansfield Road) – 137.9p

Esso Maid Marion (Mansfield Road) – 137.9p

Carlton

Texaco Burton Road – 141.9p

Shell Carlton Square – 139.9p

Texaco Westdale Lane (East Lane Service Station) -142.9p

Colwick

Sainsbury’s Colwick – 135.9p

Lambley

Lambley Motors – N/A

Mapperley

Co-op Mapperley – 139.9p

Netherfield

Morrisons – 138.9p

DIESEL…

Arnold

Sainsbury’s Arnold – 144.9p

Asda Arnold – 144.7p

BP Daybrook – 145.9p

Esso Maid Marion (Mansfield Road) – 145.9p

Carlton

Texaco Burton Road – 149.9p

Shell Carlton Square – 147.9p

Texaco Westdale Lane (East Lane Service Station) – 149.9p

Colwick

CHEAPEST – Sainsbury’s Colwick – 143.9p

Lambley

Lambley Motors – N/A

Mapperley

Co-op Mapperley – 147.9p

Netherfield

Morrisons – 146.9p

Gedling MP backs pupils’ campaign for new pedestrian crossing near Carlton school

Gedling Eye

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19/12/2023

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Gedling MP backs pupils’ campaign for new pedestrian crossing near Carlton school

An MP has added his voice to a campaign by pupils and teachers calling for improved road safety measures near a Carlton school

Tom Randall MP visited Haddon Primary & Nursery School to support their efforts in calling for a new pedestrian crossing on Westdale Lane between Glendale Close and Haddon Close.

The MP for Gedling visited the school earlier in the year and at that time discussed the issue with representatives of the children’s School Parliament.

Nina Capek is headteacher at the school and said she is really grateful for the MP’s continued support.

She said: “We know that every school is concerned about the safety of its families during their journeys to and from school, but we feel that in our case there would be a simple solution which would dramatically improve road safety for school users and the wider community in Carlton.

“We are really grateful that Tom Randall MP is supporting us in our campaign for a pedestrian crossing on Westdale Lane, and that he has taken the time to visit us not once, but twice. During his first visit, our children passionately explained to him why they felt a pedestrian crossing is needed. Mr Randall then joined us at the end of the day, in pouring rain, so he could see the issues for himself.

“He was so impressed by the children and understanding of the issues that he agreed to support them in putting together a petition and obtaining signatures. The response to the petition has been phenomenal, and we have already gained a significant number of signatures.”

Pupil Ronnie Kremin is in year 6 and said: “We want to make it safer for people to walk to school by getting a crossing. This will also help the environment as people can leave their cars at home and walk to school. We think that if we all work together, we can make it better for a lot of people.”

Gedling MP Mr Randall said: “After hearing of a recent incident, sadly involving a child being hit by a car, I wanted to do all I could to improve road safety, so I have worked alongside school children to launch a petition calling on the County Council to install a pedestrian crossing.

“It was great to see children so passionate about improving their local area when they were collecting petition signatures from families at the school gate last week.

“Afterwards, I walked around the neighbouring residential streets to collect additional signatures from the community. The petition will soon be submitted by Haddon Primary School to the County Council, and I hope to see a crossing installed soon.”

B&M Arnold planned opening hours revealed as retail giant lodges booze license bid

Emily Sanchez

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19/12/2023

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B&M Arnold planned opening hours revealed as retail giant lodges booze license bid

B&M has lodged an application for a booze licence at its planned Arnold store.

The retail giant has submitted a new premises licence application with Gedling Borough Council for the former Wilkos unit on Front Street. The chain hopes to have alcohol off sales of alcohol on Monday to Sunday between 7am and 11pm.

The former Wilkos store has remained empty since it closed on October 8.

The new B&M store will open up inside the former Wilko’s building that closed back in October (IMAGE: Google)

B&M announced plans to takeover a number of former Wilkos store and it revealed last week that the Arnold site would be one of them.

Fans of the chain said they were happy the building would have new life breathed into it when B&M plans were revealed “We could have a full day out here if it opens,” one shopper posted on Gedling Eye’s Facebook page. “Aww yes, B&M is definitely most welcome,” said another.

B&M’s full application can be inspected by contacting the council’s licensing department, between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday

Any representations must be made in writing by Thursday, January 11 to the Licensing Section, Public Protection Services, Gedling Borough Council, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold Nottingham NG5 6LU.

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SHOP LOCAL: Meet the local couple providing a range of jewellery, gifts, accessories, personalised pieces and exclusive one off designs to shoppers in Netherfield

Justin Doddy

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19/12/2023

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SHOP LOCAL: Meet the local couple providing a range of jewellery, gifts, accessories, personalised pieces and exclusive one off designs to shoppers in Netherfield

Gedling Eye is throwing its support behind our amazing local businesses in the borough – and we are now urging you to do the same over Christmas and beyond and our campaign continues with Triant in Netherfield.

Triant was set up by local couple William Cartwright and Joanne Thompson-Clark who commenced their jewellery business journey nearly five years ago when they started trading online in paracord bracelets and similar lower cost items.

Joanne said: “In 2021 we moved into an office / workspace at Kestrel Business Centre on Col wick Industrial Estate as the business was expanding and progressing so it was an obvious next step for us.

“Since then the business has just grown and grown and we have continued to expand our range.”

In July of 2023 the couple who have lived in Netherfield for over four years opened their shop providing a range of jewellery, gifts and accessories to shoppers, specialising in personalised pieces and exclusive one off designs.

The couple told Gedling Eye that they have been overwhelmed by the support from the local community, customers and businesses and finally having a shop to showcase their products has been amazing.

Joanne added “We have quite a following online and we have had customers visit us who have travelled from Leicester, Shropshire and even Australia!

“What we make is very unique and the response we have had has been overwhelming.

“Murph at Inn the bank has been fantastic and so welcoming to us, as has Ketan the Post Master. We love the community feel in Netherfield.

“We are very excited about next year as we are working with new international craftsmen and we are going to be introducing personalised jewellery engraving as well as combining silver and gold into our range.”

Triant can be found in the heart of Netherfield at 8 Meadow Road, Netherfield, NG4 2FF and can be contacted by telephone on 07377 139902.

Further information is available on their social media channel HERE.

Gedling Eye are showcasing a number of local businesses from across the borough to our readers every week and any business that would like to be considered for inclusion in the free campaign should email thevibe@gedlingeye.co.uk.

Local independent businesses can also add themselves to Gedling Eye’s new business directory for free at https://www.gedlingeye.co.uk/business-directory/

Zach Haynes: Another British Champion from Redhill Academy

Justin Doddy

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19/12/2023

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Zach Haynes: Another British Champion from Redhill Academy

Zach Haynes took home the Gold medal for his category at the British Taekwondo National Championship 2023 in September to add to an amazing year of success for the Redhill Academy student.

Redhill Academy have congratulated Zach, calling him a ‘Redhill Legend’, on his achievements.

Zach is currently ranked UK number one in his weight category and is a member of the National Taekwondo Club. Zach started Taekwondo at 6 years old and his dedication to this craft means he currently commits to a three-hour training session three nights a week after school alongside a three-hour training session on Saturdays with his Taekwondo club.

Zach has finished his year of competition winning gold in November at the International Bergischer-Lowen Cup in Wuppertal, Germany.

Pictured: Some of Zach’s trophy and medal haul from 2023 (Courtesy of Facebook)

This years achievements include:

Ultimate Open Barnsley GOLD
Ali’s Dojang Open, London SILVER
Midlands Open, Coventry GOLD
North West Open, Liverpool GOLD
QF European Club Championships, Sofia
Premier Open Huddersfield GOLD
British International Open Manchester SILVER
Scorpion Open Barnsley BRONZE
British National Championships Sheffield GOLD
Riga Open, Latvia BRONZE
England Open, Leeds SILVER
International Bergischer-Lowen Cup, Wuppertal, Germany GOLD

Further information British Taekwondo can be accessed on their website at British Taekwondo – Martial Art, Olympic & Paralympic Sport .

Gedling residents urged to recycle right and reduce festive waste

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19/12/2023

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Gedling residents urged to recycle right and reduce festive waste

The festive season is anticipated to generate 30% more waste than any other time of the year. This Christmas, Nottinghamshire County Council and Veolia, the county’s recycling and waste partner, are asking Gedling residents to make sure they recycle right this Christmas by using the council’s free Recycling Checker.

In the UK alone, there will be enough discarded wrapping paper to reach all the way to the moon and a staggering 150 million cards will be sent, with many unable to be recycled, according to WRAP.

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Recycling Checker is easy to use – residents simply need to enter their postcode and the item they want to recycle. The app will then guide them on which bin to use or whether they need to take it to one of the 12 recycling centres across the county.

Christmas trees and unwanted or broken electrical items (including Christmas tree lights) are all accepted at the county’s recycling centres. Residents can recycle items such as drinks cans, food tins, aerosols, paper, cardboard, yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and plastic bottles with their tops attached in their recycling bin at home – as long as they are empty, clean and loose.

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We know that as a county we are going to generate lots of extra rubbish over the Christmas period, so we want to make it easy for residents to recycle as much as possible. If you have any doubts over which bin you should use for your festive waste, just use the free Recycling Checker to find out. By making the effort to recycle right this Christmas we can give the planet one of the best gifts of all!”

Steven Newman, General Manager for Veolia Nottinghamshire said: “At Christmas time, we all tend to create more waste than usual. It’s vital that we pause to consider how we can reduce, reuse and recycle this festive season. Small acts such as using the free Recycling Checker to ‘check before you chuck’ can have a big impact and can help us all to celebrate Christmas more sustainably in Nottinghamshire.”

Here are the council and Veolia’s top five tips for recycling right this Christmas:

1. Recycle that cardboard!

A lot of Christmas gifts will be delivered in recyclable cardboard packaging. It’s estimated that we could make a cardboard motorway stretching from Nottinghamshire to Lapland and back – 111 times – with all the card packaging we use at Christmas. Make sure you flatten cardboard and put it in your recycling bin to keep it clean and dry. Place the other packaging found inside, such as bubble wrap and polystyrene in your general waste bin.

2. Scrunch test your wrapping paper!

Did you know, paper or Christmas cards with glitter and/or foil can’t be recycled? The scrunch test is a helpful way to test whether your Christmas wrapping paper is recyclable. Scrunch the paper in your hand and if it stays in a ball, it can be put into the recycling bin. Please remember to remove sticky tape, ribbons, bows and other adornments before sticking it in the recycling bin.

3. Don’t bin the festive fairy lights!

Fairy lights and other electronic Christmas decorations may be classed as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). These items must not be put in bins at home but disposed of at designated sites such as Nottinghamshire’s recycling centres.

4. Don’t be a turkey this Christmas

Who doesn’t love leftovers? Christmas dinner stays fresh for at least a few days after the big event and for months or more if you put it in the freezer. You can freeze cooked turkey and use it to make a new meal; if you’re sick of turkey and cranberry sandwiches, why not be creative and try making a turkey curry? Recipes can be found on the Veolia website at www.nottinghamshire.veolia.co.uk/LYLseasonalrecipecards

5. Check batteries are not in the bin!

Hidden batteries in electricals or packaging can start fires when crushed in recycling and rubbish lorries so must not be placed in waste bins at home. Make sure you recycle them separately at one of the county’s 12 recycling centres.

Recycle right this Christmas – join us in downloading the free MyNotts App and use the Recycling Checker on the app to tell you exactly what you can recycle in your area – www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/recyclingchecker

All 12 recycling centres across Nottinghamshire will be open throughout December from 8am until 4pm. All the centres are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Full information on the wide range of items that can be taken to the sites, can be found on the County Council website: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/recycling

Please also ensure to check your local Borough or District Council arrangements for Christmas and New Year kerbside recycling and waste collection dates.

The full statement from Nottinghamshire County Council is available HERE.

XL bully owners in Gedling borough have just TWO WEEKS to ensure dog is legal

Emily Sanchez

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18/12/2023

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XL bully owners in Gedling borough have just TWO WEEKS to ensure dog is legal

XL Bully owners in Gedling borough are being reminded they now have just two weeks to ensure their dogs are legal – or face having them seized.

The breed will have to be on a lead and muzzled when in public when new restrictions come into force on December 31. It will also become illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, abandon, or let XL Bully dogs stray from this date.

If owners want to keep their dog after the breed is officially banned on February 1, 2024 , they will have to apply for an exemption certificate. The Government have said that over 4000 applications have now been received with the majority of certificates issued in less than a week.

If owners are unsure whether their dog could be classed as an XL Bully, they should check their dog carefully against the Government’s guidance and photo examples of XL Bully dogs to help them decide.

Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said: “New legal restrictions for XL Bullies are now less than a fortnight away. Owners should read the guidance and ensure they are ready to comply with the new rules, which includes keeping your XL Bully dog muzzled and on a lead in public from 31 December.

“From February 1, 2024, it will also be a criminal offence to have an XL Bully in England and Wales unless you have applied for an exemption. Please do not risk leaving it to the last minute if you want to keep your dog, you should apply now for a Certificate of Exemption.

“We recommend a precautionary approach – if you are unsure if your dog is an XL Bully or whether any puppies may grow up to be of this dog type, you should comply with the relevant requirements and restrictions.”

To receive an exemption, owners must hold active public liability insurance for their dog, have had their dog microchipped, and pay the application fee. Owners will also be required to provide proof that their dog has been neutered. For most dogs, this will be by June 30, 2024, and for dogs under one year old, this should be by the end of 2024.

After the transition period ends, owners without a Certificate of Exemption could receive a criminal record and an unlimited fine if they are found to be in possession of an XL Bully type.

The Government say the measures are being introduced to safeguard the public following an increase in dog attacks in recent years.

A spokesman said: “Up until 2021 there were around three fatalities per year. There have been 23 since the start of 2021 – with the XL Bully being disproportionately involved in this rise.”

During the transition period, owners who no longer wish to keep their dogs and who arrange for a vet to euthanise them may apply for compensation towards this. Owners and their vets will need to complete a form to make a claim.

Owners can access the most up to date information on what action they need to take and when on this dedicated page, Prepare for the ban on XL Bully dogs – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Match Report: Wolverhampton 7 – 17 Paviors RFC

Nigel Youl

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18/12/2023

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Match Report: Wolverhampton 7 – 17 Paviors RFC

Midlands North 2 Round 11 – December 17

This weekend Pavs made the trip over to Wolverhampton RUFC in the latest round of the Midlands 2 North rugby competition. Pavs were able to welcome back Jake Baldry, Aaron Langan, Matt Molyneux and Owen Taylor to the squad, while an arm injury to fly half George Billam caused him to sit this one out to be replaced by Harry Kerr at 10.

The home game early in the year was a hundred point affair with Pavs taking the laurels with 53-49 victory. If the spectators were expecting another feast of trying scoring, they were to be rather disappointed on this occasion.

On a “claggy ” pitch, but in warm conditions, it was Wolverhampton who kicked off. It was clear that Pavs were still getting the journey out of their legs as the home side pushed strongly forward in the opening minutes.

After ten minutes, Pavs began to find their feet and attack with purpose and pace. Several attacks ensued as Pavs took over the territory battle and kept Wolverhampton in their own half. Pavs went close on a number of occasions, but were kept out by stoic defence.

The away side began to dominate the scrum and lineout and so give them a firm foothold in the game. As the half progressed the cumulative penalty count for both sides rose exponentially. It was often the case that both sets of players, stood facing each more in confusion than in celebration of winning a penalty.

Late in the half, Pavs finally broke through, with wing Alex Rimmington crossing the try line. Unfortunately, he was harshly judged to have touched the dead ball line, which was visible only in the very extremities of the pitch. Pavs knew they had to keep the composure as the frustration began to build.

By half time the total number of penalties awarded against both sides topped 20+ which may account for the very rare score of 0-0, as neither side were able to establish any momentum.

Half time chat centred around the need to stay composed and to follow the processes that have served them well in seven wins in the last eight weeks. In a change of tack, Pavs endeavoured to get the ball to the width, instead fighting their way through the increasingly muddy middle.

In so doing they were more able to use the pace of the young back line, in particular, wing Will Taylor began to find space as did full back Matt Molyneux. Finally, Pavs were finally allowed to create some momentum which culminated in impressive young centre Morgan Jones jinking and fighting his way to the line and give Pavs the lead at 5-0.

The penalties continued to flow, but by this time both sides had learnt to get on with matters.

Ten minutes later, and following strong Pavs lineout and scrummage, Phil Eggleshaw extended Pavs lead to 12-0 with the Harry Kerr conversion from out wide.

Dan Flint replaced Ben Taylor at scrum half and with minutes left, Harry Kerr himself darted through a gap to score and give Pavs a 17-0 lead. They eschewed the conversion in the hope of getting an opportunity to gain the four try bonus point.

From the restart, Pavs lock Alistair Plant appeared to have been taken out in the air as he caught the ball. Unfortunately, the official seemed not to notice this one and Wolverhampton secured the ball, before driving forward and finally scoring between the posts and bring the score to 17-7 to Pavs.

In many ways, Pavs took another step on the learning curve as they were able to maintain focus in rather trying circumstances and trust the processes that messrs Eggleshaw and Green are trying to instil. One does not often see a game of 35 or so penalties shared between the two sides, thankfully we can say Pavs deserved their win and that is all we can and should say.

Squad- Jake Baldry, Owen Taylor, Theo Collier, Aaron Langan, Alistair Plant, Tom Gladwin, Josh Alton-Smith, Phil Eggleshaw (1 try), Ben Taylor, Harry Kerr (1 try, 1c), Will Taylor, Doug Billam, Morgan Jones (1 try), Alex Rimmington, Matt Molyneux.

Rep- Dan Flint (68 mins), Danny Green (71 mins), Tom Ryan (75 mins)

Paviors Rugby Club play at Burntstump Hill, Arnold, NG5 8PQ and the club runs over twenty teams.

New players are always welcome – girls, boys, men & women, there is a team for all.

Further information about the club including contact details can be found on http://www.paviorsrfc.co.uk/ .