THORNBURY Hockey Club began preparations for the new season when training commenced on Monday at Castle School.

Junior coaching is from 6.30- 7.30 with the seniors sessions running from 7.30-8.30. both under the watchful eye of Max Longden.

Jenny Arnold will again skipper the first team in Berkeley Two and Sarah Brealey is second team supremo.In preparation for the league start a mixed inter–club match takes place on Saturday 10.30am with the serious action starting the following week with the first team away at Lydney seconds and the seconds at Castle School, Thornbury, at 10.30am with North Wilts seconds providing the opposition.

Local opposition this season includes Wotton Under Edge seconds and thirds, Dursley and Badminton.

Anyone interested in joining this friendly club where enjoyment is just as important as winning should pop along to the training sessions on Monday evenings where you will be ensured of a warm welcome.