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Lavelle’s Silver Thorn too strong in Exeter feature

The Emma Lavelle-trained Silver Thorn won the feature Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase, making virtually all the running to score by two lengths from co-favourite El Granjero at Exeter yesterday, where the sun shone on a beautiful day at Haldon Hill.

The grey had won his previous start at Doncaster in December, with his trainer reporting that he was progressing well. Lavelle said: “He’s still learning and he only ever really does as much as he needs to, which is great as he’ll keep improving. We’re very pleased with how he’s handled the ground today, which means he’ll go on...

All set for Exeter Rowing Regatta

The City of Exeter Rowing Regatta takes place on Saturday 8 July on Exeter Quay this year for a full day of sprint races.

Paul Wilson, Exeter Regatta Chairman said: ‘There are over 140 races and 234 crews at this years’ regatta, including an open eight charity event for Rowcroft hospice at 5:45pm.

The Regatta at Exeter Quay is a great day out for the family.

Parents and youngsters can be inspired by the action and meet local clubs and families can also relax in the cafes shops and bars. The first race is at 10am and races follow every four minutes so there is...

Exeter City to release new third kit for 2017/18 season

Exeter City will proudly wear the current home and away shirts for the 2017/18 season, with a new third kit to be added.

This season’s third kit will be heavily influenced by City’s partnership with main club sponsor Flybe, which is one of the longest running sponsorships in football.

The new kit will replace the Fluminese-inspired third kit which had been used for the last two seasons, most recently in City’s 4-1 win away at Newport County on New Year’s Eve.

The traditional red and white striped home shirt, with black and white collar and trim will remain City’s...

Devon loves rugby, it's official!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/04/2017 - 1:06pm

More than 40 clubs across the county offer coaching and play opportunities for every age group from tots through to women's and men's teams. 11,000 of us regularly support the premiership winning Exeter Chiefs. There's something for everyone.

And with all this comes Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby.

Rugby players and supporters are a friendly and caring bunch who also use the power of rugby to raise funds to support local children's projects. Since the year 2000, Wooden Spoon Devon has raised £1.35million and supported more than 30 projects across the county,...

Community sporting heroes and heroines crowned at Devon Sports Awards

Stars from the sporting, entertainment and culinary world came together last Friday 30th June to celebrate Devon's community sporting heroes and heroines for the 20th Devon Sports Awards.

The glittering celebration evening was the culmination of a six month nomination and shortlisting process. The Devon Sports Awards recognise and celebrate the best of both community and professional sport in Devon. Guests assembled at Sandy Park for the annual celebration organised by a partnership of the Exeter Foundation, Active Devon and Exeter College.

BBC Spotlight’s Jenny Walrund led...

Wins for two Exeter teams in community diversity football tournament

THERE were wins for two Exeter community football teams, Marcel's Allstars and Alphington Ladies Football Club, who won, respectively, the male and female 5-a-side community diversity football tournament, when 10 male and 10 female teams competed for trophies.

The tournament, held at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Sports Complex on Sunday, July 2, was organised by Exeter City Supporters Trust’s One Game One Community Group, supported by Exeter City’s Football in the Community.

Marcel's Allstars beat the team Beanskins United, 1-0 in the final of the men's tournament...

Appeal for Devon cricket clubs to save visiting tour

Authored by sarahb
Posted: Wed, 06/28/2017 - 2:53pm

Young cricketers from Kidderminster have been knocked for six after being let down by a sports travel company, leaving plans for a summer tour to Devon in tatters.

In March Glamorgan-based Syrene Sports Travel Ltd offered to organise the five-day tour, sourcing accommodation and games for the team, whose players range from 14 to 18.

But Kidderminster Cricket Club’s junior section chairman Sarah Beadsworth said since early June she has been “fobbed off” by travel company boss Adrian Evans and since last Friday he has not answered her phone calls or texts.

She said: “...

Dean Moxey signs for Exeter City

Dean Moxey has rejoined Exeter City following an eight-year absence from St James Park.

Dean, born in Exeter, broke into the Grecians first team in October 2003 and played around 200 games for the club as City gained promotion from the Football Conference to League One.

However, in the summer of 2009 he left to join Championship side Derby County, before gaining promotion to the Premier League with Crystal Palace in 2013. He left the Eagles in 2014 for a three-year spell at Bolton Wanderers.

However, after his contract expired at the Macron Stadium, Dean admits to...

Exeter firm lends its support to rising stars of women’s cycling

Authored by Gill Vosper
Posted: Tue, 06/27/2017 - 2:13pm

Exeter-based Wide Eye Communications, one of the south west’s leading video production companies, has taken on the role of raising the profile of a group of young female cyclists vying to take the British Cycling HSBC National Women’s Road Series and National Road Championship by storm in 2017.

Through the creation of a new film telling the back story behind this team of determined amatuers, Wide Eye Communications aims to help the cyclists, who ride as Bianchi Dama UK, find additional sponsors interested in supporting their long-term competitive goals. The film, which can be seen...

Open Championship set to be highlight of golfing calendar this summer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/27/2017 - 10:49am

The Exeter Golf and Country Club is set for a busy summer ahead as the glorious weather is forecast to continue over the next couple of months, making it perfect conditions for golf in Devon. Those who play the game will also be tuning into the 2017 Open Championship next month, which takes place at Royal Birkdale this year in what is set to be the 146th edition of the world’s oldest Major Championship.

World number one Dustin Johnson heads the field and is back to full fitness again after missing the US Masters earlier in the season due to a back injury after the American fell...

Exeter City Futsal team reach national finals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:18am

A group of Exeter students aged 17-19 from the Exeter City Football In The Community BTEC Sport programme travelled a total of 286 miles to participate in the ever growing, EFL Futsal National finals.

Expectations were high as Exeter teams had previously performed well with the Express & Echo awarding their prestigious “Team of the Year “accolade for winning the competition last year.

The Grecian youngsters were one of 40 teams involved in this year’s competition and were placed in the South West qualifier group with seven other teams from the region including Plymouth...

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