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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Newbury Weekly News

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Coach cash boost for rugby women Sponsors step forward after team’s appeal through the NWN

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Body found in search for missing man A BODY has been found in the search for a missing man from Kent whose vehicle was recov- ered in West Berkshire. Doug Carroll, pictured above, was 29-years-old when he was reported missing on April 20. He was last sighted in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on April 20, although his vehicle was found near the Ridgeway at Compton on April 21. On Tuesday, the body of a man was located in woods near to Mouls- ford, south Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police has said al- though formal identification is yet to take place, the man is believed to be Mr Carroll. Det Sgt Nathan Adby, based at Abingdon police station, said: “Sad- ly, a member of the public has found a man’s body and we believe this to be Doug. “His next of kin have been in- formed and are being offered sup- port. “We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal to find Doug. “Our thoughts are with all of Doug’s friends and family at this very difficult time.” The death is being treated as un- explained but is not believed to be suspicious and a file will be pre- pared for the coroner.

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By SARAH BOSLEY sarah.bosley@newburynews.co.uk @newburytoday

(01635) 886655 Sarah Bosley sarah.bosley@newburynews.co.uk @sarahb_nwn

NEWBURY Women’s Rugby Club will be driving forward this sea- son, after putting out a plea for help in this newspaper. New sponsorship from four local businesses and an anonymous do- nor will now enable the team to trav- el to away fixtures, after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) – in a recent cost-cutting exercise – withdrew transport funding from the team, along with many other grassroots and community rugby clubs across the country. The cuts came despite the rise of English women’s rugby on the in- ternational stage and two impres- sive victories for the Red Roses over New Zealand in recent weeks and the club said the decision would have had “a devastating impact on the ability of the team to play away matches”. So vice-captain and openside flanker Kirsty Batten used the let- ters pages of the Newbury Weekly News to reach out for sponsorship. It proved to be very successful; four local businesses and an anon- ymous donor have come forward to help the women out. And earlier this month the results of this fund- raising became real when a Mor- ton’s coach turned up for a hastily arranged away friendly. One of the new sponsors, personal

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(01635) 886629 Liam Headd liam.headd@newburynews.co.uk

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The squad prepare for the trip, with Kirsty Batten, far left, captain Lizzie Harris third from left and Stephen McKinnon from Abstract Bodyworks, centre

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training gym Abstract Bodyworks, was there to give the squad a proper send-off. Abstract Bodyworks executive trainer Stephen McKinnon said he was happy to contribute. “Women’s sport in general doesn’t get the right level of financial sup- port from national organisations so when I read Kirsty’s letter in the Newbury Weekly News I knew we had to help,” he said. “We want to see everyone have the opportunity to exercise and play sports at what- ever level, and if our sponsorship can help NWRC make progress in the league then that is great.” The team weren’t winners on the pitch on that occasion, but were de- News .................................................... 1-14 Letters ................................................ 16-19 What’s on ............................................... 10 Remembrance Sunday ......................... 20-28 Hungerford & Lambourn Valley news..... 29-30 Thatcham news ................................... 31-32 Village news.............................................33 North Hants news................................ 34-36 Announcements................................... 38-39 Local History ............................................40 N2 arts & entertainment starts.................41 Puzzles.....................................................46 Classified starts .......................................47 Property starts.........................................51 Jobs start.................................................54 Motors starts ...........................................56 Sport starts .............................................59 News, enter tainment, adver tising

lighted that the coach journey gave them the time they needed to pre- pare for the match in comfort and enjoy a safe journey home. Ms Batten said: “The generosity of our sponsors, coupled with the commitment of our fantastic play- ers, will no doubt help us to build throughout the season and into our next. And it’s not too late to help. We’re still raising funds for the rest of our away journeys and some new kit, so please get in touch with me at battenkirsty@gmail.com if you think you can help.” The team’s current corporate sponsors are Abstract Bodyworks, Belvoir Newbury, Jones Robinson and Wessex Woodland Services.

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