AN award winning Skipton veterinary surgery has become a sponsor for Embsay juniors under 12 squad who play in the Craven, Aire & Wharfe league..

Kingsway Veterinary Group, which last year gained veterinary hospital status and this year is nominated in two categories in the PetPlan award, has donated training tops to the players.

Bob Pettit, a Kingsway director said “This was a great opportunity to give something back to the Embsay Juniors FC as they have been very supportive and encouraging with my daughter’s development in football."

Launched over 15 years ago, the young players recently received a Respect award by Craven, Aire and Wharfe Junior League for the positive and respectful attitude of its young players, coaches and supporters.

Jo Dixon, child welfare officer for Embsay Juniors said: “A huge thank you to the team at Kingsway Vets for the financial.”