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Higgins’ Incredible Strike Claims Guildhall Shopping Centre Goal of the Month

Akeel Higgins delivered a beautifully executed chip over the goalkeeper to earn himself a 68% public vote for the Guildhall Shopping Centre’s October Goal of the Month at the Devon Derby. It was the player’s first professional strike, which has quickly embedded the 20-year-old’s Exeter City loan as his early legacy within the hearts of his now rising fans. The award allows Higgins to carry a badge of honour that shows a notable turning point in what seemed like a silently ascending career.

Higgins joined the Exeter City club from West Bromwich for a season-long loan in September...

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4 common electric golf trolley problems and how to fix them

It’s no secret that electric golf trolleys are an advanced piece of kit for the keen golfer, allowing you to move around the green at your leisure, without putting any unnecessary strain on your body.

But, just like any piece of technical equipment, your electric golf trolley can suffer issues and run into problems. The good news is that many of these technical hitches can be fixed, and today we’re going to take you through 4 of the most common golf trolley issues, and what you can do to solve them.

But first – why do electric golf trolleys break?

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National Hunt Chase or Gold Cup conundrum for Royale Pagaille’s connections

The Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner, and whilst us punters are away getting lost in the form guides and scouring the internet for the best Cheltenham odds today , the top owners and trainers will be deep in discussions about the best possible entries for their prized assets. The connections making the right decision is the difference between winning and losing at Prestbury Park, and even for an owner as esteemed as Rich Ricci there are difficult calls to make.

Perhaps the largest predicament the American businessman faces ahead of this year’s Festival is what race...

Carparison announce sponsorship deal with European Cup champions Exeter Chiefs

Carparison are delighted to confirm that they will be sponsoring reigning English and European champions Exeter Chiefs for the duration of the 2021/22 campaign. The news follows the announcement that director of rugby Rob Baxter OBE has joined the Exeter-based leasing broker as a Brand Ambassador.

Carparison are pleased to reveal that they will also provide player sponsorship for Exeter Chiefs and England prop Harry Williams, as well as Exeter Chiefs Women and England centre Lauren Cattell.

Williams, who has been part of England’s Six Nations squad this season, has been...

Exeter Winner Bravemansgame Bids for Ballymore Glory at Cheltenham Festival

Racehorse trainer Paul Nicholls has had a magnificent season with his runners, and will be looking to cap it off with strong showings at the spring jumps festivals. Among a strong Cheltenham team representing his Ditcheat stables is the improving Bravemansgame.

Little did anyone know that when this horse won an Exeter novice hurdle in November, he would go on to make rapid further progress. A recruit from the Irish point-to-point scene, Bravemansgame joined Nicholls and ran in some very competitive National Hunt Flat races at Ascot during the winter of 2019.

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Numerise to sponsor Exeter City FC Academy

The sums add up for new Academy sponsors

Young players at Exeter City FC’s Academy will be able to tackle their simultaneous equations, as well as practice their set pieces, thanks to the club’s brand new sponsors.

Numerise, which is an online maths platform from Exeter-based Sparx, the socially-focused learning technology company, has become the new front of shirt sponsor of the Academy’s under 10 and 11 teams.

And the company has generously agreed to provide a log-in to the platform to all the members of the ECFC Academy – a total of 112 boys, aged between 10 and 16.

Arran Pugh, Academy Operations &...

This year's Cheltenham Festival

The peak of the jumping season for our British friends, the Cheltenham Festival is fast approaching. From Tuesday 16 March to Friday 19 March, more than £4.5 million in allocations will be distributed during the 28 races on the menu of these four days. Fourteen Group 1 events are on the bill, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final day of the Festival. In this 5,300 metre long, £625,000 steeplechase, defending champion Al Boum Photo will be looking to retain his crown. Such a feat has not happened since Best Mate's double win (2003-2004).

The Cheltenham Horse Racing...

Open Water Swimming Coach and Aquaphobia Coach Honoured with National Ambassador Role

Debbie Fish from Swim Like A Fish, who has recently moved near to Sidmouth has been honoured by the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), a national governing body for swimming, by being appointed a Brand Ambassador in recognition of her commitment and service to the aquatics industry.

STA is also an international award-winning charity dedicated to the preservation of human life through the teaching of swimming, lifesaving and survival techniques, and in this new voluntary ambassador role, Debbie will be working to support these objectives. She will use her experience and knowledge...

How Golf Rangefinder works

Calculating distances during a golf game is not an easy feat especially to amateur players. Rangefinders make it easier by estimating distances within the golf course. These devices serve the same purpose but have disparities in terms of accuracy and functions. Currently, there are three main types of rangefinders; Laser, optical and GPS.

Let’s delve on each one of them and find out how they work, also you can follow the link to find the best golf rangefinder .

How a Laser Golf Rangefinder Works

Laser golf rangefinder uses laser beam technology to verify...

Exeter Chiefs fight back to defend their Gallagher Premiership Trophy

Exeter Chiefs were looking woeful post the January COVID-19 related break for English Rugby, but the time off and rest period seems to have assisted last season's Premiership winners in finding their elite form.

This past weekend saw the Chiefs extend their winning streak to three games consecutively, leaving the London Irish squad in the dirt as they pulled up behind Bristol Rovers with just one point separating each team in the table.

The London Irish were defending a six-game winning streak of their own, but a defiant performance from the Chiefs led Ali Hepher's team...

The biggest horse racing events of 2021

Horse racing remains as exciting as ever and has some big events lined up this year. Even though the events might be televised just now, fans can expect a feast of horse racing and the drama that unfolds on the racecourses will be as intense as ever. Below is a look at some of the biggest events that fans can get ready for this year.

Cheltenham Festival

The Cheltenham Festival gets underway on 16 March and comes to its conclusion on the 21 March. That’s four fabulous days of racing and is especially notable because of its focus on jump racing. On average, approximately 67,000...

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Higgins’ Incredible Strike Claims Guildhall Shopping Centre Goal of the Month

4 common electric golf trolley problems and how to fix them

National Hunt Chase or Gold Cup conundrum for Royale Pagaille’s connections

Carparison announce sponsorship deal with European Cup champions Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Winner Bravemansgame Bids for Ballymore Glory at Cheltenham Festival

The sums add up for new Academy sponsors

This year's Cheltenham Festival

Open Water Swimming Coach and Aquaphobia Coach Honoured with National Ambassador Role

How Golf Rangefinder works

Exeter Chiefs fight back to defend their Gallagher Premiership Trophy

The biggest horse racing events of 2021

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