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Pellow to leave Chiefs after 16 seasons

Ricky Pellow has made the decision to leave the Exeter Chiefs coaching team after 16 seasons to spend more time with his family and explore other career opportunities.

The proud Cornishman joined Chiefs in 2009 as skills coach after retiring from his playing career during which he played scrum-half for Cornish Pirates and Worcester Warriors.

Pellow said: “I’ve had 16 amazing years here at the club, so it’s an emotional decision to leave but it is one that enables me and my family to experience a new adventure.

“I’ve made some unbelievable memories as a Chief....

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Swim star Liam opens Devon park's new water fun feature

Exeter-born Olympics swimmer Liam Tancock took time out from the fast lane recently to help an East Devon holiday park make a big splash with its guests. Gold-medallist Liam was at Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton where he declared open the new Splash Zone, aimed especially at energetic youngsters. The 160-square metres of wonderfully wet activities and challenges is already proving a hit with grown-ups as well. Set alongside the park's main swimming pool, the zone includes interactive water features, spray guns, and even a sea serpent that sprays water. In front of a large...

What is a NAP?

Learning the jargon for betting on horse racing is something that must be done before you get involved yourself. If you fail to do this successfully, you could end up getting behind bets you don’t necessarily understand, making it far less enjoyable and a lot more dangerous than it ever needs to be; Betting on the horses is massively enjoyable but that’s only true when it’s done responsibly.

One of the most confusing terms for inexperienced horse racing punters is the concept of a ‘NAP’ and it can scare them off even considering having a bet on it. The Winners Enclosure are one...

Wimbledon to be screened in Princesshay

Make it a day at Princesshay at our free Wimbledon event from Monday 2nd – Sunday 15th July.

With live screenings of the legendary sporting event, free tasters and competitions, there’s no reason to stay indoors, come over and soak up the atmosphere.

Forget Murray Mound, the place to catch all the action this year is Princesshay! This year, for the first time, join others to watch the matches, free of charge, on an outdoor screen in Princesshay Square. Pull up a deck chair, drink in the atmosphere and cheer along to each of the matches.

Wimbledon matches will be...

Tour of Britain Stage 2 marked by historic race through Victorian market

World class cyclists will race through the South Molton Pannier Market in September – the first time in the history of the modern Tour of Britain that it is has been routed through a building.

Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3, starting in the UK’s newest town, Cranbrook, in East Devon and finishing in Barnstaple, North Devon.

The route was announced at the 2018 OVO Energy Tour of Britain national launch in central London on Tuesday evening (5 June).

The race is being hosted by Devon County Council, supported by East Devon District Council...

Honiton gymnasts 24-hour cycle for international trips

Gymnasts and supporters from Honiton Gymnastics Club are undertaking a sponsored 24-hour cycling marathon to help raise funds for two international acrobatics competitions - in Lisbon and Turin.

They will be attempting to cycle 910 miles – the approximate distance from Honiton to Turin – in a 24 hour period on static turbo trainer bikes. The bikes are provided by Dereck Cutler, who owns Dc Cycleworks (bicycle training, servicing and guiding).

Five gymnasts from the club are competing at the Lisbon International Acro Cup in Portugal at the end of June, and 24 gymnasts are...

Honiton gymnasts take medals at national finals

Eight gymnasts from Honiton Gymnastics Club represented the south west region at the National Development Plan (NDP) Finals at the weekend, and each one of the returned with medals after finishing in podium places.

The NDP Finals saw area champions from 13 UK regions meeting at Fenton Manor in Stoke-on-Trent to battle it out for top honours.

All three partnerships from Honiton Gymnastics Club qualified for the finals after winning their categories at the South West Acrobatic Prelims in Bristol in February.

The first medals of the weekend were won by the club’s Grade...

65lb 8oz net wins top spot in first Cofton Cup Fishing Competition

Coarse fishing destination Cofton Holidays has crowned its first ever winner of the inaugural Cofton Cup Fishing Competition.

The award-winning South Devon holiday park hosted its first competition on one of its five lakes, Mamhead Match Lake, from 18th – 20th May. Battling it out against a number of experienced anglers, Sam Johnson, from Bristol, came out on top in Sunday’s final, scooping the Cofton Cup and £500. A 17lb net of Bream contributed towards his winning total of 65lb 8oz from Peg 10.

Sam nudged ahead of runner-up Paul Bland, from Burton upon Trent, whose total...

England World Cup games to be shown on big screen at St James Park

Exeter City is delighted to announce that St James Park will be hosting a World Cup Fanzone which features a giant screen in the stadium for a minimum of England’s three group matches and the World Cup final.

St James Park will be a hive of activity, with drinks promotions, music and then of course the big matches live from the IP Office Main Stand at St James Park.

Guarantee yourself a seat to watch the games with the best possible view of all the action whilst being part of the stadium atmosphere to cheer England on from the home of football in Exeter.

Drinks can...

World’s toughest rowing challenge boat launched to raise funds for Devon charity

Devon businessman Mark Sealey and Army veteran Alan Bustin-Mulkern have launched the boat that will carry them right the way through the world’s toughest rowing race – the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

With the aim of raising huge amounts for blood-delivery charity Devon Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service (EVS) – also known as the Blood Bikes – Alan and Mark launched their boat for the colossal challenge at the Royal Western Yacht Club in Plymouth.

The outing gave the pair a small taste of what’s to come when they set off on their 3000-mile mission.

“It’...

Grecians will play in Sky Bet League Two next season

Exeter City fell to a 3-1 Wembley defeat at the hands of Coventry City and will remain in Sky Bet League Two.

City were denied promotion by the Sky Blues who raced into a three-goal lead after half-time through strikes from Jordan Willis, Jordan Shipley and Jack Grimmer. Kyle Edwards then eventually put the Grecians on the score sheet late on in the Wembley encounter.

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Paul Tisdale made one change to the side that secured City’s 3-1 second leg victory over Lincoln City, with Craig Woodman replacing Robbie Simpson in the...

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Pellow to leave Chiefs after 16 seasons

Swim star Liam opens Devon park's new water fun feature

What is a NAP?

Wimbledon to be screened in Princesshay

Tour of Britain Stage 2 marked by historic race through Victorian market

Honiton gymnasts 24-hour cycle for international trips

Honiton gymnasts take medals at national finals

65lb 8oz net wins top spot in first Cofton Cup Fishing Competition

England World Cup games to be shown on big screen at St James Park

World’s toughest rowing challenge boat launched to raise funds for Devon charity

Grecians will play in Sky Bet League Two next season

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