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Pickleball fever grips West Exe School!

Students at West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have been picking up their paddles and taking part in the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the country!

Pickleball, once a niche sport, has exploded into a nationwide craze in recent years, captivating players, regardless of their age or skill level. The game first emerged in the 1960s and is a mixture of tennis, badminton and ping pong, it has gained momentum in recent years as the ultimate social sport, bringing people together to take part in a fun and accessible form of exercise.

Pickleball has now...

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Daisy Hall

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Exeter Community Initiatives charity shop raises record-breaking £2K selling Exeter City footie kit!

Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI), which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has raised over £2,000 selling Exeter City Football Club (ECFC) replica kits from last season.

The money was raised during a special event at ECI’s Jelly children’s charity shop on Fore Street, which also saw Exeter City football players Vince Harper, Vin Sinisalo, Ilmari Niskanen, Manager, Gary Caldwell and joint Managers of ECFC Women, Abbie Britton and Aaron Wakley, meet and greet customers.

Ellie Taylor, ECI’s Business Operations Manager, said: “We are over the moon to have...

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Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth preview, team news, tickets and prediction

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 08/29/2023 - 10:44am

Brentford will be looking to consolidate their impressive start to the season with a first home win of 2023/24 against AFC Bournemouth.

Brentford hope they will still be unbeaten by the time they face Andoni Iraola’s side in the new Premier League season as they try to kick on to bigger things this term.

This used to be a bonafide lower-division fixture up until last season following the Cherries’ promotion back to the top flight. Notably, their battles in the 2020/21 EFL Championship Playoff semi-finals are a historic piece in Brentford’s journey to becoming one of the...

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Grassroots Football Defibrillator Scheme Oversubscribed after Fabrice Muamba Support

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/25/2023 - 10:45pm

A national defibrillator and CPR training scheme for grassroots football clubs has opened to new applications this week, after Fabrice Muamba’s ‘thank you’ video to a small heart charity sent applications soaring to almost 4,000 for just 100 life-saving defibrillators.

The popular life-saving campaign is funded and delivered by family-run heart charity Red Sky Foundation and rolled-out by Team Grassroots - the UK’s largest independent grassroots football organisation. Successful applicants receive a free defibrillator and online CPR training for unlimited members of their club...

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Exeter and Sandy Park chosen as host city and venue for Women’s Rugby World Cup

Exeter and Sandy Park have been chosen as a host city and venue for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

Exeter and Sandy Park are one of only eight cities and stadiums that will be playing host to the biggest ever celebration of women’s rugby, the City Council has revealed.

The host cities and venues were announced today (Tuesday 22 August) by World Rugby and the RFU, with support from the UK Government. The announcement comes with just two years to go until the Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off.

The tournament will take place between 22 August and 27 September 2025...

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World Record attempt at Exeter track demonstrates there are no barriers in sport

A wheelchair athlete who had her leg amputated below the knee three years ago is getting ready to attempt a new World Record in Exeter next week.

Lexi Chambers is looking to propel herself around Exeter Arena athletics track for 12 hours to raise £5,000 for charity.

As if the feat isn’t enough to endure, she will be using an everyday non-sports wheelchair, to demonstrate that sport and life holds no barriers.

Money raised from the event will go to The Aaron Lewis Foundation, a charity which assists military veterans and civilians in getting back into sports....

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Aston Villa vs Everton preview, team news, tickets and prediction

Aston Villa vs Everton will be a game that will see no-holds-barred action from both teams thanks to how their opening day fixtures went.

It will be especially important for Aston Villa who suffered a heavy loss to Newcastle United on opening day. The 5-1 scoreline of that game was the biggest margin on opening day. Villa fans – and many neutrals – were stunned at the outcome of the match which was billed to be a close battle with the Magpies.

That embarrassment will spur them to take to Villa Park for their first home game of the season against Everton and put on a show...

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Exeter McDonald’s employee wins trip of a lifetime to FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia

Local McDonald’s Crew member, Louise Wyatt will be attending the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Final in Australia at the end of this month after being recognised for her hard work.

Exeter Franchisee, David Shawyer, nominated Louise Wyatt for the trip of a lifetime as they will travel along with four other employees from across the McDonald’s UK & Ireland network to watch two teams battle it out for the biggest prize in women’s football.

McDonald’s UK & Ireland, as Official FIFA Women’s World Cup™ sponsors, are putting their employees at the heart of the biggest...

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‘Scrum’ on down to The Lighter Inn for 2023 Rugby World Cup

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/09/2023 - 9:16pm

The Lighter Inn in Topsham, Devon, is hosting a special outdoor pub experience for the Rugby World Cup this September.

In time for kick off on 8th September, the pub will erect an outdoor marquee, bringing rugby fans the atmosphere of the stadium in the comfort of their local pub.

A range of craft beers and real cask ales will be on offer to accompany a special sharing snack menu for guests watching the matches. The Hall & Woodhouse team will provide table service throughout, so fans can catch every key moment of the matches.

Will Thornton, General Manager...

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Can Ollie Watkins Cement His Place as an England Regular?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 08/08/2023 - 4:07pm

The 2023-24 season has more than just its usual stakes. This term, players will be pushing themselves harder than ever to ensure that they are included in their respective countries’ squads for Euro 2024. Exeter City graduate Ollie Watkins will be hoping that he can find his best form and cement his place in Gareth Southgate’s side before the competition rolls around.

Aston Villa Tipped for Big Season

Aston Villa have been backed by experts to have a big season after their fantastic seventh-place finish last time out. Unai Emery is hoping to improve on that and has strengthened...

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Specsavers begins searching Exeter to find Britain’s worst football team

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/28/2023 - 10:37pm

EXETER’S worst football team will have a chance to receive face-to-face training from a world-class footballing legend.

Specsavers is keen to hear from clubs in and around Exeter as part of its nationwide search to find a grassroots football team in desperate need of a little help.

The community opticians and audiologists is giving one local club the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn its fortunes around with some high-class professional insight.

Emma Denham, director at Specsavers Exeter, says: ‘For decades, Specsavers has celebrated and made heroes of...

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