Defending champions Exeter Chiefs booked their place in the last four of this season’s LV= Cup with this hard-fought victory away to Newport-Gwent Dragons.
Rob Baxter’s side ran in five tries on their way to victory in Wales through Adam Hughes, Fetu’u Vainikolo, Tom James, Sam Skinner and a Penalty Try, but they were made to fight all the way by the Welsh region who themselves ran in four touchdowns of their own during a points-filled second half.
It was no more than the Chiefs – whose other points came courtesy of former...
Follow England in their bid for World Cup glory at Sandy Park. Guarantee your spot in front of the big screen at Sandy Park while enjoying a two-course dinner. Tickets are £30 a head or £250 for a table of 10. Watch all eight matches (including knock-out stages) for £200 per person. Friday 18th September, 7pm – England v Fiji Saturday 26th September, 7pm – England v Wales Saturday 3 October, 7pm – England v Australia Saturday 10 October, 7pm – England v Uruguay Saturday 17 October/Sunday 18 October, 3pm -Quarter Finals (Pool A) Saturday 24 October/Sunday 25 October, 3pm – Semi Finals...
The Met Office has issued a weather warning as ice is expected to cause disruption to some parts of the region.
The warning is valid until 10am tomorrow (Tuesday) and motorists are warned to take extra care as driving conditions could be tricky.
The Exeter-based agency’s chief forecaster said: “Wintry showers look like lasting a few hours yet, as for example across parts of south west Wales at present, where inland areas are still seeing some snowfall.
“The flow turns to the northeast eventually, taking the bands of showers offshore but then clearing skies are...
Patient Debbie Northway has raised over £200 as a thank you for the care she received at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital by holding a ‘Leg Party’.
Just over a year ago Debbie lost her leg above the knee and has since been attending the Exeter Mobility Centre for prosthetic and physiotherapy appointments.
She recently celebrated having her new prosthetic leg by throwing a ‘Leg Party’ for friends and family where she raised £105 for Exeter Mobility Centre and £105 for Otter Ward to say thank you to the staff who cared for her.
Exeter Racecourse has launched its fabulous annual art competition for children aged 11 and under with the overall winner featured on the front page of its racecard on Finlake Holiday Park Family Day, Tuesday, March 31. Exeter want children to come up with vibrant designs which depict the colour and vibrancy of a day at the races, from the brightly coloured silks worn by jockeys, to smiling faces in the crowds. There are prizes to third place in each category – seven and under and eight to 11 - including vouchers from Leonard Coombe Master Saddlers and Country Life, family tickets to the...
The guest speaker for the next Sandy Park B2B Business Breakfast is Exeter Chiefs Assistant Coach, Ali Hepher.
Following a fascinating Q&A session at the previous breakfast, Ali will be answering questions sent in the lead up to the morning. If you'd like to pose a question, please send it to events@sandypark.co.uk
TOPIC A unique insight into the Exeter Chiefs
The morning will begin with networking from 8.15am followed by a full English breakfast at 8.30am. Our speaker will commence at 9.00am finishing up at approximately 9.45am.
Culm Valley Sports Centre is 30 years old in February and a week of celebrations begin on Saturday 7 Feb with the official opening of the newly refurbished fitness studio.
Staff at Culm Valley Sports Centre are planning a whole week of fun from 7 to 13 February. They’re looking forward to showcasing their new gym equipment, refurbished Centre and range of activities and classes on offer to customers old and new. Come along and join in the celebrations!
The week starts on Saturday 7 Feb with the official opening of the refurbished fitness studio with invited guests, followed...
Comedy at the Park returns to Sandy Park on Friday, March 27th.
Compere of the evening will be Kate Smurthwaite, who's been described as a 'powerhouse of observational wit'. The night will open with Caimh McDonnell, who has 'great comic timing - full of Irish charm'. The line-up will be completed with underground comedy legend, Sean G and experienced Scottish headline act Brian Higgins.
Early bird tickets are available for £8 until February 13th, following which prices will increase to £10. Book your place here.
Curry will be available for purchase on the evening,...
Exeter-based counsellor Rosemary Pell, formerly working at Walnut Gardens, has relocated to new consulting rooms at the salubrious Baring House located in Baring Crescent.
Baring House, a Georgian property and listed building built in 1854, has been extensively renovated whilst retaining many original features. Expanding the counselling practice to the new premises, offers clients a more central location with free parking and includes a waiting room manned by a professional receptionist. A fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the (BACP) British Association for...
