Sport

Calling all Wimbledon Warriors

Each year, tennis clubs in the region see an influx of players who become inspired by the major grand slam tennis tournaments. But none of them inspires people more than Wimbledon. This year The South Devon Tennis Centre in Ivybridge is encouraging all those who were inspired by Wimbledon in June/July to join in a friendly Hit and Hoper Session. Paul Butcher, the Director of Tennis at the South Devon Tennis Centre said: ‘Our Hit and Hoper group has been a very popular session because it does exactly what it says on the tin. It is a friendly no pressure session for those people who just want to play and have fun. You don’t need to be a club member or play to a particular standard or level. Just come along and join in.’ The South Devon Hit and Hoper sessions take place every Friday evening and are perfect for those people who want to play, but don’t want to take it too seriously. Players can book their space on a weekly basis via the LTA booking system ClubSpark – but if you are not sure and you want to come along, meet the coaches and see what it is all about, please feel free to pop by and have a chat. n

For more information: visit www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/ SouthDevonTennisCentre

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Totnes Caring and Teignbridge Trotters combine to raise almost £25,000.00 for the charity

The annual Totnes 10K race is to be held on Sunday, August 7, starting as usual on Borough Park by the Sports Centre. Since the outset of the race in 2000, Teignbridge Trotters have supported Totnes Caring, a local charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable, disabled, and older people to enable them to live independently and free from isolation. To date the race has raised £24,555, so with just £445 to go, this year the landmark point of £25,000 will be passed. The ratio of runners to the amount donated to the charity means that, notionally, the 140th runner to cross the finish line will be the one who sees the total donated pass the £25,000 mark, so the 140th finisher will receive a special prize memento. And, as if that was not enough to celebrate, in the 21 Totnes 10K races to date, 9,733 runners have crossed the finishing line. So the 267th runner to cross the finish line this year will be the 10,000th finisher! This person will also receive a special prize memento. Claire Hill, Chief Officer of Totnes Caring, said: “What amazing significant events happening at this years 10K! Totnes Caring has been very grateful for all the support Teignbridge Trotters have given us over the years and they

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have enabled us to support some very vulnerable local people. I feel extremely fortunate to celebrate the year they have raised the landmark point of £25,000 and I am looking forward to cheering everyone on at the race in August.” n

Picture by Mike Rego. Left to right: Bob Small (Race Director); Ruth Johnson (Assistant Race Director); Calypso Byng (Sponsor - New Lion Brewery); Mary Popham (Totnes Caring); Jamie Heron (Sponsor – Sibelco); Claire Hill (Chief Offi cer, Totnes Caring); Kellie Pitty (Sponsor – China Blue); Roger Hayes (Chair – Teignbridge Trotters).

Further information: To enter the Totnes 10K or the 1 mile Fun Run go to www.teignbridgetrotters.co.uk/our-races/totnes-10k