England co-captain surprises netball team near Whitchurch

Natalie, who co-captained the England Roses in the recent Netball World Cup in South Africa spent the evening working with two youth teams and four ladies’ teams, sharing her attacking expertise and putting the members through their paces.

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Club coach and founder Zoe Hughes acknowledged the significance of this event, stating it was "an honour to meet Natalie" and instilled "amazing advice."

She said: “What an honour it was to meet Natalie and to listen and take on board her amazing advice.

Natalie Metcalf together with coach Hughes. (Image: Tilston Netball Club)“Such a fantastic opportunity for our youngsters to meet and work with such a positive role model and our ladies loved it too.”

Tilston Netball Club has recently attracted two new local sponsors - Allweld Engingeering LTD who sponsor the first team - Titans and The Lost Barn who are their full club sponsor.

The financial support of these two local businesses is what made this opportunity become a reality