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Top Wineries in Portugal and Beyond to Visit In A Day Trip

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Top Wineries in Portugal and Beyond to Visit In A Day Trip

Looking for a delightful day trip that combines captivating landscapes with exquisite flavours? Wineries are the perfect destination to embark on a sensory journey like no other. Among the world’s top wine-producing countries, Portugal stands out as a must-visit, offering exceptional wineries to explore. 

Today, we will take you on a tour of several remarkable wineries ideal for a day trip. So, let’s raise a glass and embark on this delightful adventure through Portugal and beyond!

Sandeman Winery, Porto

Let’s start with Porto and a visit to the magnificent Sandeman Winery. Nestled along the banks of the Douro River, this winery seamlessly blends tradition with modernity. Step inside and be captivated by the unique atmosphere and architectural beauty that date back to 1790. 

We also suggest you take a leisurely stroll through the ancient cellars, where rows of oak barrels silently age the renowned Porto wines. The Sandeman Winery is a testament to the city’s rich winemaking heritage.

Quinta da Regaleira, Lisbon

Take a short Porto to Lisbon train to quickly reach Quinta da Regaleira. Just a short drive from Lisbon, this picturesque winery prides itself on producing organic wines while respecting the land’s natural harmony. 

Embark on a guided tour through the vineyards, surrounded by lush greenery and breathtaking ocean views. Be sure to savour their award-winning white wines, known for their crisp and refreshing flavours. Quinta da Regaleira is a tranquil oasis, offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Bodega Santa Cecilia, Madrid

While Madrid may not be renowned for its wineries, Bodega Santa Cecilia is a hidden treasure for wine aficionados. Located in the heart of the city, this family-owned winery has been crafting exceptional wines for over a century. 

Step into their charming cellar, where you’ll find an impressive selection of Spanish wines and an expert staff ready to guide you through the tasting experience. Take advantage of their renowned Tempranillo, a true reflection of Spanish elegance and tradition!

Bodegas Salado, Seville

Next up is the enchanting Bodegas Salado, which you can easily reach via the train from Madrid to Seville. Bodegas Salado beckons visitors with its warm hospitality and authentic Andalusian flavors. 

This boutique winery, nestled in the heart of the region, offers a unique blend of winemaking and gastronomy. Embark on a journey of the senses as you taste their range of wines, perfectly paired with local delicacies!

The winery’s commitment to sustainability and organic practices adds an extra touch of magic to the experience. Bodegas Salado is a testament to the passion and dedication of the region’s winemakers.

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Bodegas Protos, Ribeira del Duero

For those seeking a lesser-known destination to discover exceptional Spanish wines, Bodegas Protos in Ribera del Duero is a true paradise. Surrounded by picturesque vineyards, this winery showcases a harmonious blend of traditional and modern winemaking techniques. 

We suggest a guided tour to witness the entire winemaking process, from grape to bottle, and learn about the unique characteristics of the region’s renowned Tempranillo grapes. Don’t forget to taste their acclaimed Reserva wines, which perfectly capture the essence of Ribera del Duero’s terroir.

Embarking on a journey to discover the top wineries in Portugal and beyond promises unforgettable experiences. From the historic cellars of Porto to the coastal haven near Lisbon and from Madrid’s hidden gem to the essence of Andalusian delights in Seville, these wineries offer a harmonious blend of tradition, innovation, and flavours. So, raise your glass and toast to the joys of winery exploration.

Gedling author pens new book charting renaissance of Notts County football club.

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Gedling author pens new book charting renaissance of Notts County football club.

Gedling author Paul Mace has produced a new book charting the renaissance of Notts County football club.

The Magpie Redemption documents the return of County into the Football League after a turbulent four-year period that almost saw the club go out of existence.

Already, the book has reached number four in the Kindle UK football best-sellers list within two weeks of launch, and the paperback edition is now available.

The book features extensive interviews with head coach  Luke Williams and current players including Macaulay Langstaff, Cedwyn Scott, Jim O’Brien, Sam Slocombe and Richard Brindley.

PICTURED: Former County director and author Paul Mace

As well as the inside stories from an emotional Wembley-winning season, the book includes an in-depth interview with former manager Neal Ardley about his time at the club.

And the author – a lifelong Notts fan and former director of the club –  gives the inside story on the turbulent reign of former owner Alan Hardy.

Mace said: “The book charts the huge highs and lows experienced by the club since 2016.

“All the managers and players have been extremely candid in their interviews and delivered a true behind-the-scenes insight into what has really gone on.

“The Wembley season – and the duel with Wrexham – and the ultimate penalty shoot-out triumph at Wembley is covered in extensive detail.

“I have been contacted by many fans to say that the Wembley chapter reduced many to tears, such was the emotion of the occasion.”

Mace adds that the Gedling region is a traditional hot-spot for Notts supporters.

“I undertook some research on the club’s supporter base and the highest concentration of Notts fans anywhere is in the Gedling and Carlton postcode areas.

“Historically, the east side of Nottingham has strong connections with the club – the legendary former manager Jimmy Sirrel lived in Burton Joyce and the cub’s training ground was at Stoke Bardolph for many years.

“Many of the current players and and management now live in the Colwick area.”

The paperback version of the book is available for £15 (plus pp) directly from the author tinyurl.com/25r8zuj8   The book is also available in the Notts club shop at Meadow Lane.

It is a sister publication to Mace’s first book, One Flew Over The Magpies Nest, published in 2016.ad

Gedling author Paul Mace has penned another book on Notts County, The Magpie Redemption, which has already reached number four in the Amazon football kindle charts.

Health bosses fear measles outbreak as vaccine uptake slumps

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Health bosses fear measles outbreak as vaccine uptake slumps

Health chiefs are urging doctors to be on high alert for symptoms of measles infections following a dip in vaccine rates among young children. ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌‌‌​‍‌​‌​‌‌​​‍‌​​‌‌‌‌​‍‌​​​​‌‌​‍‌​‌​‌​‌‌‍‌​​‌​‌‌‌‍‌​​‌‌​‌​‍‌​​​​‌‌​‍‌​‌‌‌‌‌​‍‌​​​‌‌​‌‍‌​​‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌​‌​‌‌‍‌​​‌​‌‌‌‍‌​​‌​‌‌​‍‌​​‌‌​‌​‍‌​​​‌​​‌‍‌​​‌‌​‌​‍‌​​​‌‌​​

For the first time in decades, the Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health (RCPCH) has issued national guidance on the treatment of measles – and is calling on the government to immediately publish its “overdue” national vaccination strategy.

Latest NHS data shows no vaccines met the World Health Organisation’s 95% coverage target in England. The vaccination rate has now fallen to the lowest level since 2010/11.

The RCPCH said many young doctors would not have previously seen symptoms associated with measles in their careers and also urged healthcare workers to check the immunisation status of all children attending hospital.

A sharp increase in the number of measles cases has been seen across the UK this year as vaccination rates for those aged under five fall to their lowest level in a decade.

On its new guidance, the RCPCH said: “The UK is now seeing a devastating resurgence of virtually eliminated life-threatening diseases, such as measles.

Dr Camilla Kingdon, who is president of the RCPCH, said: “Having to consider measles in our national guidance for the first time in decades is a disappointing but necessary move.

“Vaccination coverage for children under the age of five is now the lowest it has ever been in the past 10 years.

“We are already starting to see the effects of this with measles outbreaks occurring in London, Wales and Leicester.

“Many paediatricians I know live in fear of potential measles outbreaks this winter.

“The winter period is always an extremely tough time for all health care professionals, with high surges in RSV and influenza, as well as circulating COVID-19 and Group A Strep.

“To add another highly contagious and dangerous disease into the mix would be disastrous and could bring our already fragile system to its knees.

“We now find ourselves once again asking the government, where is the long-awaited vaccination strategy?

“The UK government must acknowledge these low uptake figures and focus its attention on ensuring equal access to vaccinations across all regions and socioeconomic groups.”

The RCPCH guidance also recommends healthcare professionals promote the MMR vaccination to all unimmunised children.

Government figures for 1 January to 30 September showed 149 cases of measles in England, as confirmed by laboratory testing.

Measles symptoms to look out for

The NHS website says the measles infection can spread “very easily” and can lead to serious health problems for some people.

The infection normally starts with cold-type symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later.

People may also get spots in their mouth, the NHS says.

The first symptoms to look out for include a high temperature, a runny or blocked nose, sneezing and coughing.

Red, sore, watery eyes are also an early sign.

It is unlikely to be measles if you have had it before – or have been given the MMR vaccine.

The infection can also be serious in pregnancy and for people with a weakened immune system.

If measles is suspected, people should contact their GP by phone before going into the surgery.

People can also dial 111 for help or use the NHS 111 website.

Residents ‘excited’ and ‘looking forward’ to chicken chain Popeyes opening new drive-thru at Teal Park near Netherfield in early 2024

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Residents ‘excited’ and ‘looking forward’ to chicken chain Popeyes opening new drive-thru at Teal Park near Netherfield in early 2024

People living in and around Teal Park retail park near Netherfield say they are incredibly excited and “looking forward” to the opening up of a new Popeyes drive-thru in early 2024.

The American fried chicken chain is hoping to open one of its first UK drive-thru sites next to the retail park on Magenta Way in the spring.

Plans have been submitted to Gedling Borough Council and will be discussed at a planning committee meeting next week. Planning officers have recommended that the plans be approved.

Popeyes recently opened its first Nottingham branch in Upper Parliament Street in the city centre and is now hoping to open their second site in the city.

Plans have been submitted for a 2,500 sq ft unit would be built containing a 65-seating area, drive-thru, car-parking and click and collect bays.

The restaurant chain has said the restaurant would create up to 100 new jobs.

PICTURED: Teal Park
Pictured: Proposed elevation views. Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council Planning

John Spencer recently moved to Netherfield and described himself as a ‘massive fan’ of the chicken chain.

“I lived in the US for a while and Popeye’s was one of my favourite places to eat at when I was there. I can’t believe one of their restaurants will literally be on my doorstep. I’m really excited,” he said.

Jemma Crew lives on the nearby Rivendell estate; she thinks it will provide ‘much-needed’ employment for people living in the area.

“It is great for the area as it will create jobs and they are really needed,” she said.

“There are a lot of supermarkets around here so it’s nice that jobs are being created in a different sector.

“It’s not worth going into Nottingham now as most things you want are here and this strengthens the choice of things to do.”

But David Randall said he was concerned about the litter the new restaurant would create.

The Carlton resident said: “If you look at the Loop Road and how much litter is on the verges chucked out of cars that have been visiting nearby drive-thrus then its a concern. I hope they tackle the problem before simply adding another restaurant that will create even more mess.”

Tom Crowley, CEO at Popeyes UK, at the time of the announcement, said: “It’s great to see how enthusiastically the UK has welcomed Popeyes, and we’re particularly proud to be opening our first drive-thru locations. Following the success of our Upper Parliament Street restaurant which landed in Autumn 2022, opening a drive-thru location locally was an obvious choice for us.

“We’re looking forward to expanding our offering in Nottingham.”

“Sick and tired”: Anger and disappointment as Gedling borough misses out for THIRD time on ‘Levelling Up’ funding 

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“Sick and tired”: Anger and disappointment as Gedling borough misses out for THIRD time on ‘Levelling Up’ funding 

Gedling council leaders have hit out at the government after it overlooked a £50m bid to regenerate parts of borough while other Notts constituencies continue to cash in.

Local leaders were hopeful their most recent Levelling Up fund proposal – which would have seen a multi-million-pound investment in Arnold and Carlton – would find favour with ministers.

The schemes included a new, multi-purpose leisure centre and theatre to replace the current Arnold Leisure Centre and Bonington Theatre, which have been in place since the 1980s. But excitement turned to dismay after the government announced these were not among the 55 projects set to share in the third round of Levelling Up funding – a £1.1bn package intended to narrow regional inequalities and bring prosperity to ‘left behind’ areas.

Arnold Leisure Centre
PICTURED: Money would have been invested in revamping Arnold Leisure Centre and Bonington Theatre

During the latest round a further £19 million was handed to neighbouring Newark and Sherwood District Council, on top of the £65 million already received from Levelling Up cash.

It has come as a bitter blow to Gedling Borough Council which is currently the 5th worst-affected in the country in terms of the reduction in funding for day-to-day services.

Gedling Borough Council said the feedback from the Government after the failed second round bid was that they required more up-to-date data. They said a comprehensive strategic review of its leisure sites, playing pitches, and community centres, as well as purchasing empty business units had taken place – but the government has allocated funding in round three with ‘no consideration of the council’s further work’.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “We are incredibly disappointed and dismayed that the government has not awarded us a single penny for round 3 of the Levelling Up programme and has instead allocated money without new applications.

“We took the feedback from round 2 on board and have invested in a comprehensive strategic review, purchased empty units on the high street, and announced a new masterplan, all aimed at improving our chances in the next round of bids, yet they have been completely ignored.

“We are sick and tired of this government moving the goalposts and leaving councils like us with absolutely nothing, time and time again. We have done everything they have asked and yet we have not received a single penny of Levelling Up funding.”

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne added: “The Government has now had seven different major ‘Levelling Up’ funds, many of which there has been no chance to properly bid for. Gedling’s communities have not received a single penny from the billions of pounds handed out. There is no excuse from the government for giving Gedling zero whilst giving our neighbours in Ashfield District, Bassetlaw District, Broxtowe Borough, Mansfield District, Newark & Sherwood District and Nottingham City tens of millions of pounds each.”

But Gedling MP Tom Randall remained critical of the bids.

He told Gedling Eye: “The Government has today announced a list of projects funded from Round 3 of the Levelling-up Fund and I am naturally disappointed that Gedling Borough has not been allocated any of the funding. 

“The Government’s website states that successful projects funded from Round 3 were based on unfunded Round 2 bids. It is important to note that Gedling Borough Council’s Levelling-up Fund second-round bid was better than its first-round bid. But the Labour Councillors who submitted the second-round bid used out-of-date data and didn’t include a full costing plan which meant it was not even shortlisted. This explains why Gedling hasn’t been awarded funding in Round 3.

He added: “I hope that the Council will take stock from these funding rounds, learn from the experience and use that to submit better bids in the future. In the meantime, I will continue calling for more funding into my hometown of Gedling.”

Mapperley Co-op team ‘thrilled’ to hand out more than £8k to local causes

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Mapperley Co-op team ‘thrilled’ to hand out more than £8k to local causes

Three local causes have shared over £8000 raised by the local community as part of the Co-op’s ‘Local Community Fund’.

The three causes to benefit were Blind Eye, supporting young people through theatre skills receiving £2431.45, Friends of Woodthorpe Grange, supporters of biodiversity receiving £3045.81 and Mapperley Plains Primary Forest School, supporting eco- skills and developing their forest school provision receiving £2705.46.

This year the Mapperley local area team, made up of the Co-op store on Mapperley top, manged by Dan Steeples, the Co-op store on Westdale Lane, managed by Ian Ford and Chris and Melissa at Co-op Funeral care on Mapperley Top told Gedling Eye that they were thrilled with the total amount raised by the local community, especially in the current economic climate. 

Pictured: Mapperley Plains Primary Forest School celebrate their windfall (PHOTO: Facebook)

Gedling Eye spoke with Co-op Member Pioneer, Sue Chivers, who supports and makes connections in the community between the Co-op, charities, community groups and local events. 

Sue said: “Funds for each cause were raised by the fantastic local community.  One penny in every £1 that Co-op members spend goes towards one of the causes. 

“People can choose which to support through the Co-op app otherwise the funds are divided equally between the causes at the end of the year. 

“We were all blown away by the amount raised this year and the money will have a massive impact on each group and what they want to achieve. 

Pictured: Blind Eye celebrate their windfall (PHOTO: Facebook)

“A massive thank you to all our local Co-op members, we all really appreciate your support throughout the year and loved the Celebration Day” 

Sue added “For the following year we are supporting two new LCFs – one is Carlton Lifesavers, training people of all ages at Carlton forum to become lifesavers, and Re- engage, which supports isolated and lonely senior citizens in the local area through regular social events. 

“We are looking forward to working with both causes and or fantastic Co-op members over the coming year.”

Co-op Members have already raised over £100m for over 36,000 local causes across the UK.

Local groups in the area can apply annually from May- June to be a LCF at https://co-operate.coop.co.uk/how-to/funding/apply-for-funding/ . 

Further information regarding the Co-op Local Communities Fund can be accessed HERE.

Delayed completion date for £8.5m Colwick Fish Pass on River Trent

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Delayed completion date for £8.5m Colwick Fish Pass on River Trent

The opening of an £8.5m ‘fish pass’ that will allow species to swim freely up the River Trent at Colwick has been delayed – with an opening date expected ‘early in the new year’.

Once completed, the structure at Holme Sluices will become the largest of its kind in the country and will serve as an ‘elevator’ to allow fish to hop up and downstream.

The Environment Agency spokesman revealed there had been delays, describing it as a ‘significant and complex project’.

The spokesman said: “Once complete, Colwick fish pass in Nottinghamshire will be the largest fish pass in the country.  Unfortunately, there have been delays to the completion date, which is now expected to be early next year. 

“This flagship project is part of the Environment Agency (EA)’s work to improve fish passage across the country.  It will provide a significant step in restoring the River Trent catchment, making more habitat accessible for coarse and migratory fish species to reach their spawning and feeding grounds.”

The Colwick fish pass measures 210 metres long, six metres deep and 6.5 metres wide.  It is divided into 20 ascending chambers into which water will flow through narrow slots. Fish of all species swimming upstream to lay their eggs in the gravel riverbeds of Trent tributaries such as the Dove and the Derwent will be able to pass through these slots and rest in the chamber above before continuing.

The site is now nearing completion (PHOTO: Trent Gateway)
PICTURE: The site pictured back in August 2023 (Twitter/Environment Agency)

The project also includes an eel pass to help support the critically endangered European Eel as well as a public viewing platform so people can stand above the water as the fish make their way through the pass beneath them.

The Colwick fish pass is the first scheme in the ambitious Trent Gateway Partnership.  Its aim is to remove all barriers to fish migration along the River Trent and to create a healthy watercourse that not only reduces flood risk and provides better wildlife habitats, but also engages local communities about the natural and social history of the river.

The Environment Agency says the direct environmental benefits of the fish pass will be worth £18.6m.

17 hate incidents reported in relation to Israel-Gaza war, police say

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17 hate incidents reported in relation to Israel-Gaza war, police say

Seventeen hate crimes and incidents have been reported to Nottinghamshire Police relating to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry said officers were “working hard with Muslim and Jewish communities”.

Mrs Henry added the Nottinghamshire force had also sent officers to London to support protests “where necessary”.

The comments were made at the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Panel on November 20.

Hate incidents and hate crime are acts of violence or hostility directed at people because of who they are or who someone thinks they are.

When hate incidents become criminal offences they are known as hate crimes.

Israel launched air strikes and later an invasion of Gaza after Hamas militants crossed the border on October 7, killing 1,200 Israelis and taking more than 200 hostages.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says 13,000 people have been killed in attacks.

Councillor David Ellis (Lab) said during the meeting: “Can you update us on what plans there are to address Islamaphobia and anti-semitism and feelings caused by the issues in the Middle East?”

Mrs Henry said: “After the dreadful incidents in Gaza and the whole Israel-Palestine conflict, it has a knock-on nationally and has touched Nottingham too.

“Officers are working hard with both Muslim and Jewish communities.

“We’ve had a request for mutual aid in London when the big protests have been happening.

“Police have been sending vans down to support where necessary.

“None of our officers have been hurt, because that was a worry to me.

“A Gold group has been established to review and oversee any incidents.”

Deputy Chief Constable, Steve Cooper, added: “We do monitor every hour reports of hate crime or tensions that come in.

“It’s not something that we are complacent about. Anything we do get, we investigate extremely thoroughly.”

Councillor Ellis added: “What discussions have you had personally with Jewish or Muslim communities?”

Mrs Henry said: “I tried to do one on Saturday, there was an event at the synagogue in Bobbers Mill but when I got there it had all finished.

“I do regularly speak with the Rabbi at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue and I’ve got many Muslim friends.”

Devastating blow for parents and children as pre-school in Arnold closes for good

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Devastating blow for parents and children as pre-school in Arnold closes for good

A popular pre-school in Arnold has made the heartbreaking decision to close for good.

St Mary’s Pre School said it was with ‘heavy hearts’ that they had decided to close the pre-school for good.

The pre-school, which was based at the Family Centre on Church Lane, closed its doors for the final time on November 7 – blaming the decision on recent financial struggles.

The pre-school had been closed a period in September due to an issue with the flooring in the hall used by the group.

The decision was made public via a Facebook post.

St Mary’s Pre-School first opened 54 years ago back in 1969.

The post said: “It is with regret and with very heavy hearts that we have to announce the closure of Arnold St Mary’s Pre-School with effect from November 7, 2023.

“This is due to ongoing struggles to remain financially sustainable, alongside a series of unfortunate and unforeseen events.

They added: “Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us over the last 54 years. It has been our absolute pleasure.”

Parents of current and former pupils shared their love for the school in the comments section.

Lauren Watson wrote: “You all have a special part in our hearts always and forever.”

Victoria Clewer posted: “Such sad news, my boys had some great times there. Can’t thank the staff enough.”

Claire Chamberlain said: “I am so very sorry to hear this. You were amazing with my daughter and gave her an incredible start to her education. Thank you so much for everything and we wish you all the best for the future.”

Match Report: Paviors RFC 31 – 22 Lichfield

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Match Report: Paviors RFC 31 – 22 Lichfield

Midlands North 2 Round 10 – November 18

This weekend Pavs welcomed table topping and unbeaten Lichfield RFC to The Stump in Round 10 of the RFU Midlands North 2 competition.

With Pavs picking up 20 valuable league points and four wins in the last four games, this was a first versus third encounter that was sure to be spicy affair.

Local lore states that the Staffordshire side once visited Pavs in the early 1970s, but there have been no fixtures between the two sides since.

With a good sized crowd in attendance, an engaging afternoon was in the offing. Pavs welcomed back Dan Hyams, Alistair Plant and Ben Allen to the squad following last week’s away win at Matlock. 

From the kick off it was clear that this was a game between two excellent sides. Pavs controlled the ball well and for their part Lichfield proved to be well organised and stoic in defence.

The first half an hour of the game disappeared in a trice as both sides battled away for the opening score. Finally, on thirty one minutes, fly half George Billam continued his excellent form when he ghosted in under the posts and converted his own try to give Pavs the lead at 7-7.

Minutes later wing Alex Rimmington was forced from the action by a head injury to be replaced by Harry Kerr.

Lichfield then had a period of supremacy of their own, first levelling the score on thirty five minutes before drawing in front at 10-7 with a well struck penalty.

Pavs wrestled back the initiative with minutes left in the half when Pavs no8 Phil Eggleshaw added to his try tally for the season in powering over from short distance, and with Billam adding the extras to put the home side back in front at 14-10 at the break.

With the front row triumvirate of Dan Hyams, Owen Taylor and Zak Baldry, Pavs were beginning  to dominate the scrummage and Pavs were keen to emphasise this increasingly strong facet of their play in the second half.

During the break, the unlucky Ben Allen came off with a shoulder injury to be replaced by Alistair Plant.

On forty five minutes speedster Will Taylor evaded all would be tacklers to dive in at the corner to extend Pavs lead 19-10. On forty nine the influential Eggleshaw finished off another period of pressure when he drove over for his second try on the blindside to increase Pavs  lead to 26-10 with the Billam extras.

Lichfield continued to fight for the badge and on the hour narrowed Pavs lead to 26-17.

Pavs were, however, saving the best for last. On sixty seven minutes, Pavs executed a fine sweeping backs movement from the lineout for Harry Kerr to step his way in to score and bring the scoring to 31-17.

Matt Molyneux took a break to rest his aching ribs this giving an opportunity for the much anticipated return of Jonty Green after a long injury lay off.

As the heavens opened on eighty minutes Lichfield squeezed in at the corner to bring to final score to 31-22 in favour of Pavs.

All in all, a quality game of rugby between to well organised and skilful sides. It is fair to say that Pavs dominated the set piece with the large boys upfront and the leaping Josh Flanagan in the lineout.

The backs have remained unchanged during this period and now look a very organised, pacey and competitive unit. Pavs have now won the last five games and accrued 25 points in the process, this gaining them a third spot in the league. Another truly team performance from all 18.

Pavs now have a week off to rest the tired limbs and tend to the injuries before they venture over to Tamworth RFC on Saturday 2nd December.

Squad- Dan Hyams, Owen Taylor, Zak Baldry, Theo Collier, Ben Allen, Tom Gladwin, Josh Flanagan, Phil Eggleshaw (2 tries), Ben Taylor, George Billam (1 try, 3 conv), Will Taylor (1 try), Morgan Jones, Doug Billam (C), Alex Rimmington, Matt Molyneux.

Rep- Harry Kerr ( 1 try, 29mins), Alistair Plant (40 mins), Jonty Green ( 77 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/ .

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