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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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Chiefs do themselves proud

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Tomorrow's Aviva Premiership encounter between Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks is a complete sell-out.

A crowd of over 12,600 is expected to pack into Sandy Park for the final home fixture of the season.

With Rob Baxter's side firmly in the hunt to grab one of the two remaining play-off spots, demand for tickets has gone through the roof with supporters desperate to be part of the match-day crowd.

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The stadium itself will be open from 12:30pm with...

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

Chiefs do themselves proud

Golf open day at Bovey Castle

Try out for team Teignbridge at the Youth Games trials

Chiefs v Sale match a sell-out

Baxter hails Salvi arrival

Another Tiger to become a Chief

Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

Mumm: Let's make more memories

Showjumpers flock to East Devon

Mole Valley congratulates Badminton grassroots rider

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