Rugby club ready for grand opening after revamp

Taster sessions and rugby matches will be held at the grand opening

A rugby club has carried out a full refurbishment of its facilities and is putting the finishing touches to its grand re-opening event.

The work at Malvern Rugby Club at its Spring Lane base was funded by investment more than £300,000 from Malvern Hills District Council and funds coming from the Rugby Football Union.

Changing rooms have been refurbished and the club has also installed green energy technology, including solar panels and floodlights, while inefficient kitchen appliances have been replaced.

The opening event later will take place ahead of the first game of the Women's Rugby World Cup, when England play the US in Sunderland.

The opening event takes place before the first game of the Women's Rugby World Cup

Activities at the event will include women and girls' taster sessions, rugby matches, face painting, a barbecue and games.

Andy Longley, chairman of the club, said the work would enable all members - boys and girls, men and women - to enjoy first class facilities.