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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

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Grecians battle to take narrow victory on the road

Exeter City battled well to take all three points as they beat Port Vale 1-0 in Sky Bet League Two.

Jordan Storey scored his first senior goal in the first-half which was enough to win it for the Grecians, who had to defend well against a Vale side who put City under considerable aerial pressure.

But credit to City who defended excellently, with standout performances from Storey and Pierce Sweeney in the centre of defence.

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Paul Tisdale made four changes to the City side that lost to Morecambe last weekend with Jordan...

Countdown to Easter opening fixture under way

Newton Abbot’s 2018 summer jumps racing season gets off to a flying start this Easter on Saturday 31 March, when the racecourse reopens with its first fixture in an extended series of nineteen.

Always a firm favourite with families, the Easter Saturday fixture is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting programme of racing and special events at the only summer jumps racecourse in the South West.

To celebrate the opening fixture and get in the holiday spirit, the racecourse will be giving away a free Easter egg to the first 200 children through the gates. An...

Girls display top class football skills at memorial tournament

More than 100 girls took part in a football tournament established in memory of former Exeter journalist and CITY Community Trust operations manager Catherine Fraser.

The event, which took place at Exeter University, saw 10 teams from schools across Devon play against each other in two competitions.

The teams were from The Maynard School (Exeter), Queen Elizabeth’s School (Crediton), St Luke’s College (Exeter), Newton Abbot College, Cranbrook Education Campus, Colyton Grammar School and Exmouth Community College.

Catherine’s mum, Glenda Riley, donated funds to set...

Anglo-Welsh Cup Final has been called off

Today's Anglo-Welsh Cup Final has been called off, due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the country.

The decision has been made with the safety of supporters, players and officials in mind. An announcement about a new date and arrangements for ticket holders will be made in due course.

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Exeter City fell to their first defeat in four games in blustery conditions at Morecambe on Saturday.

The Grecians, with the wind in their favour first half, started the match brightly and were deservedly in front when Pierce Sweeney found the bottom corner. However, they conceded a soft goal from a corner shortly after and then Michael Rose hit an effort home in the closing stages of the second half to give Jim Bentley's side a much-needed three points in their battle against the drop.

Manager Paul Tisdale made three changes to the side that had drawn 1-1 with Yeovil Town...

Exeter Chiefs side to face Bath

Ricky Pellow insists excitement is building inside the Exeter Chiefs camp ahead of Sunday’s Anglo-Welsh Cup final against Bath at Kingsholm (3pm).

Victory over an in-form Newcastle Falcons outfit last Sunday saw the Devonians march into a fourth successive final appearance in the competition – and Pellow is keen for his side to now finish the job against their nearest and dearest.

Triumphant on home soil in 2014 against Northampton Saints, the Chiefs have subsequently come unstuck against Saracens and Leicester Tigers in the past two finals.

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BUSA Champion helms return to Excalibur as Alumni and still do the business!

Exeter University are celebrating after hosting a fantastic team racing event, won by Exeter’s own alumni.

The two-day event saw 21 teams descend to Exeter, some journeying from as far as Newcastle. Despite a bit of rain, spirits were not dampened as Saturday kicked off ready for a day of racing at Roadford Lake. The conditions were windy, making it an exciting and fast paced event.

The pressure was on for Exeter’s Alumni, whose team featured three of last year’s BUSA sailing champions. However, the team cruised to victory, with Southampton Blue taking 2nd and NWA finish in...

Devon School Games extravaganza comes to Torbay

A busy, colourful, noisy day of sporting fun and competition is on offer for over 800 school children from right across “the County” on Thursday 22nd March as the Devon School Games comes to Torbay.

The Devon School Games are a legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games and thousands of young people in Devon from a wide variety of mainstream and special schools compete in these regional competitions every year, after making it through the Intra-School and Local Inter School events to represent their School and area of Devon . Getting 800 enthusiastic young people to take part in a range of...

Exeter Golf and Country Club celebrates 96 year old Terry’s hole in one with free sport for over 85 year old members

Exeter Golf and Country Club’s oldest member, Terry Smythe aged 96, proved age is just a number when he scored a hole in one on the golf course in November. In a week that researchers from Birmingham University confirmed that exercise is the holy grail of anti-aging, Exeter Golf and Country Club has announced that members aged 85 and over can enjoy free golf, tennis, squash or gym when they have been a member for over 10 years.

Exeter Golf and Country Club has 15 eligible members aged over 85 who regularly play golf, tennis or squash, or use the gym, and it is hoped this will...

New Junior Golf Scholarship Programme at Exeter Golf and Country Club

As with any sport, the future of golf lies with the investment made in young players. The development of junior golfers has always been a priority for Darren Everett, Head Golf Pro at Exeter Golf and Country Club and so he has launched a brand new initiative, the Junior Golf Scholarship Programme.

With over 20 years experience developing junior golfers and helping them to reach their golfing potential, Darren has selected four junior golfers for a unique coaching programme. The programme focuses on installing the key values that makes golf so unique, as well as technique and skills...

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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Grecians battle to take narrow victory on the road

Countdown to Easter opening fixture under way

Girls display top class football skills at memorial tournament

Anglo-Welsh Cup Final has been called off

Morecambe 2 City 1

Exeter Chiefs side to face Bath

BUSA Champion helms return to Excalibur as Alumni and still do the business!

Devon School Games extravaganza comes to Torbay

Exeter Golf and Country Club celebrates 96 year old Terry’s hole in one with free sport for over 85 year old members

New Junior Golf Scholarship Programme at Exeter Golf and Country Club

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