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Axminster Town FC host Willand Rovers in Thursday night pre-season friendly

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By on East Devon sport, Football, Sport

Axminster Town FC play the fourth game of their pre-season on Thursday, July 25, evening when they entertain last season’s Western League Premier Division champions Willand Rovers (kick-off 7.30pm). To date, the Tigers have played three pre-season games, beating Wincanton 1-0, losing 1-0 to Sherborne Town. I really could not be happier with how things have gone so far. We certainly seem to have created a special atmosphere in the dressing…Most recently, they won 5-1 in the Beer Albion Centenary match played at Furzebrake. Tigers’ joint boss Josh Stunell is delighted with how the pre-season has been going and says:…

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New management team at Feniton Football Club

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By on East Devon sport, Sport

A new management team will lead Feniton Football Club into a new Devon and Exeter League Premier Division campaign. It will be headed by James Hiscox and he will be supported by the club’s Under-18s manager Tony Badcott and head coach Ian Cole. Over recent years, the Acland Park outfit have made a name for themselves as a club that likes to develop young players and then give them an opportunity in senior football and the new management team looks set to push that concept further forward. The new management team are looking forward to working with the current squad…

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Harry Tincknell finished second at the latest round of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. Mazda Team Joest scored its second-straight one-two finish.
Harry Tincknell finished second at the latest round of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. Mazda Team Joest scored its second-straight one-two finish.

East Devon motor racing ace Harry Tincknell nets second place in Canada

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By on East Devon sport, Sport

East Devon motor racing ace Harry Tincknell continued his fine run of form when he finished second at the latest round of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. Held at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Mazda Team Joest scored its second-straight one-two finish. Just a week on from Tincknell’s superb first success in North America – a victory that was Mazda’s first win in seven years, Tincknell, who hails from Tipton St John, and teammate Jonathan Bomarito, were looking to double their tally at the 3.95km circuit near Bowmanville, Ontario. Bomarito qualified the #55 Mazda RT24-P in an excellent second position and…

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Beer Albion FC centenary: the 1919/20 side
Beer Albion FC centenary: the 1919/20 side. Picture courtesy of Beer Albion Football Club.

100 years of history at Beer Albion FC – with The Fishermen set for special centenary match

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By on East Devon sport, Editor's Choice, Features, Football, Sport

Beer Albion Football Club will mark its centenary year with a match against Axminster Town – opposition with special significance.  The Fishermen will hope to tame The Tigers at The Furzebreak in the one-off contest on Saturday, July 20 (kick-off 3pm). Here, Beer Albion’s Richard Honnor writes about the upcoming fixture and the rich history of the club – on and off the pitch.  2019 is a special year for Beer Albion as it marks the centenary of the founding of this thriving village football club. Beer Albion are delighted that Axminster Town have accepted an invitation to take part…

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Texas Scramble for seniors at Honiton Golf Club

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By on East Devon sport, Golf, Honiton sport

Honiton Golf Club Seniors’ Section is staging its Texas Scamble Open on Friday, July 5. The contest open to players aged 60 or over on the day of the competition. The competition rules state those taking part must have a maximum handicap of 28 , less 10 per cent combined. Closing date for entries is June 14. Last month, the Middlehills club staged its Seniors’ Pairs Better Ball Stableford Competition. The next Seniors’ competition will be staged in September and is for the Henry Young Salver. The club currently has a catering opportunity. Further information about Honiton Golf Club is…

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Medal haul for Honiton trampolinists

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By on East Devon sport, Gymnastics, Honiton sport

A large contingent of Honiton trampolinists competed in the annual Griffin Association Friendly Novice Trampoline Competition, many coming home with award. They joined competitors from across East Devon and beyond at Strode College on June 10. Some of the ‘bouncers’ train at Leisure East Devon (LED) centres. In total, 51 of the competitors use LED facilities. They competed for individual and team medals. A total of 50 medals were brought home by local trampolinists. A spokesperson for LED congratulated the Honiton trampolinists, saying: “Well done to everyone who competed – an absolutely fantastic effort. “Thanks to the coaches and especially…

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Final tie-break heartache for East Devon Tennis Academy boys in national contest

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By on East Devon sport, Exmouth sport, Sport, Tennis

Under-14s quartet so close to landing national title in Nottingham – as praise is lavished on East Devon Tennis Academy youngsters The East Devon Tennis Academy (EDTA) had a number of players involved in the national finals in Nottingham. Getting to the final and getting so close to winning is a tremendous achievement. Each player displayed considerable skill, courage and endurance in the face of some tough situations…Four players – Ben Johnson, Lucas Urquiza, Zac Brown and Alfie James Woodger – came close to winning the boys’ under-14s title at the finals. The Devon team were narrowly beaten by Warwickshire in…

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Axminster Town Football Club announce pre-season fixtures

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By on East Devon sport, Football, Sport

The Tigers are planning for life in the new South West Peninsula League Premier Division East – so who will Axminster Town Football Club be facing? Axminster Town Football Club have lined up some terrific pre-season fixtures as they plan for life in the new South West Peninsula League Premier Division East. The Tigers, who report back for pre-season training on Tuesday, June 25 at their Tiger Way home, have booked in six warm-up games, with five of them being at home. The first of their matches is a Saturday, July 13, Tiger Way meeting with Wincanton Town (KO 3pm).…

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