Goalkeeper Dave Parton, defender Leon Ashman and midfielder Tim Sanders have all elected to move to Hallmark Security League Premier Division newcomers Whitchurch Alport.

Twenty-five-year-old Parton began his career with Stoke City.

After being released by the Potters in 2010, he went on to have spells with Worcester City, Newcastle Town, Altrincham, Hednesford Town and Nantwich Town before joining `Grove last year.

Defender Ashman is a former triple player of the year winner at Newcastle Town.

Formerly with Burton Albion, Leek Town and Stone Dominoes, he became a popular figure amongst Castle supporters proving his versatility as a central defender as well as a striker.

Ashman joined Chasetown in June 2016 before returning briefly to Newcastle and then onto Kidsgrove in November 2016.

Midfielder Sanders captained Newcastle to the NPL play-off semi-finals in 2015, scoring 16 goals and being selected for the league’s team of the season.

A versatile player, he can operate anywhere in midfield and has plenty of non-League experience with spells at Leek Town, Hednesford Town, Nantwich and two stints with `Grove.