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In 2023 after several years in the pipeline finally March 2023 saw
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Whilst the club is still looking for a permanent home the club will maintain the club's original Red and White
Stripes and the new club badge maintains the Red and White Elements, Close to the original shape and as a community club maintained the presence of a fox.
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