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Honiton Netball Club under-11's in their new kit. Photo: with permission.

Youngsters ‘thrilled’ as developer donation funds new netball kit for Honiton club under-11’s team

By Becca Gliddon on 27th April 2023 Business, East Devon, Honiton, Honiton sport, Netball, News, Sport

Children’s netball in Honiton has been given a boost after a housing developer funded new kit for a club’s under-11 team. Honiton Netball Club, founded in 2011, said was ‘thrilled’ to have the backing of Taylor Wimpey Exeter, who donated £350 to help pay for the team’s new kit. The developer, building in the town, said it hoped the donation would help the under-11 team during its upcoming season. The housebuilder firm added it was ‘keen’ to support the communities where it builds new developments. Jenny Kelly, Honiton Netball Club secretary, said: “We are so thrilled to have Taylor Wimpey…

Under-11s coaching. Picture: Sidmouth Netball Club

Co-op shoppers can help Sidmouth Netball Club bag mobile floodlights

By East Devon Reporter on 3rd November 2020 East Devon sport, Netball, News, Sidmouth, Sidmouth sport, Sport

Sidmouth Netball Club has been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund – and hopes to score enough cash for mobile floodlights. The news comes as a huge boost to the club, which has only recently returned to action after a long lay-off. When a community comes together we’re able to achieve great things, so we hope the good folk of Sidmouth and the surrounding communities will help us…However, the forthcoming national lockdown will likely mean no netball being played for another month. Speaking about the award, Sidmouth Netball Club secretary Louise Neilson said: “At a time when funds…

Under-11s coaching. Picture: Sidmouth Netball Club

Sidmouth Netball Club U11s return to action for the first time since Christmas

By East Devon Reporter on 7th October 2020 East Devon sport, Netball, Sidmouth sport, Sport

Sidmouth Netball Club is delighted that its Under-11s are back in action, writes Clare Johnson. Having spent the last three weeks training, the ladies and juniors – year seven age and above – this week it was the turn of the Under-11s to get back on court. Having not played since Christmas they were understandably thrilled to be the team chosen to go indoors. Having not played since Christmas they were understandably thrilled to be the team chosen to go indoors… Our Covid-19 officer Sandra Parnell conducted a thorough risk-assessment ensuring that all training was conducted under Covid-secure conditions. The…

Busiest-ever season for Honiton Netball League

By East Devon Reporter on 2nd June 2019 Honiton sport, Netball, Sport

Some 124 matches played in this season’s Honiton Netball League Honiton Netball League winter season 2018/19 has come to an end. Twenty-four teams played a combined total of 124 matches, and that number of sides makes it the busiest season the league has ever seen. The league was played out across three divisions and, in the top tier, it was as close as ever; with just four points separating the top three teams in the final table. Hotshots finished the season as overall winners having won 12 of their 14 games, drawing one and being beaten just the once. Their…