This is part of the clubs journey to be one of the first rugby clubs to be energy neutral and set an example of what can be done locally to reduce our carbon footprint and create a better environment for all

- Graham Howells - Facilities Manager

You may have spotted some scaffolding during your visit to the club last weekend – if so, did you look up?

We’ve installed 45 solar panels to the clubhouse roof at Raleigh Park, which will generate 16.8Kw, to help do our bit for the environment and start the journeys to make the club energy neutral.

The club’s Utility bills are the biggest financial burden on the club and the installation of the solar panels will greatly reduce our bill. This will allow us to invest more into the club and training facilities.

Withy Facilities Manager, Graham Howells said: “ This is part of the clubs journey to be one of the first rugby clubs to be energy neutral and set an example of what can be done locally to reduce our carbon footprint and create a better environment for all”

In order to purchase the panels; we were very thankful to Viridor Credits who assisted us in a grant covering 2/3 of the total cost, so a huge thank you goes out to them as well for this kind donation.