ASTLEY & Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club began their pre-season training sessions last Sunday at the Gin Pit circuit, starting at 2 pm.The CTA Direct sponsored outfit will be training on track every Sunday until the opening match on March 28.

A & T will also be running training sessions every Tuesday night, starting at 7pm under the Gin Pit floodlights. All riders are welcome to attend, especially newcomers, and put in a bid for a place in the A & T line-up for the opening Northern Fours and Junior League fixtures at Heckmondwike.

Anybody requiring further information should contact Mike Hack, by phone on 01942 515341, by e-mail at m.hack@blueyonder.co.uk or visit the club's website at www.astleycyclespeedway.org.uk