ON Friday, April 24 an amazing team of 20 Thorverton area parents and players took part in a community triathlon in aid of Thorverton Cricket Club and Thoverton Primary School.

The day started early at Lords Meadow Leisure Centre in Crediton where everyone took part in a 60 length, 1.5km swim.

Everyone got off to a flying start, all completing within the hour time slot.

Next was a 40km cycle.

Picking up some extra participants on the way, the group headed out just after 9am.

They completed three laps around Shute and Newton St Cyres, passing The Beer Engine three times but no chance to stop!

They did have water and food stops along the way and there were many well-wishers.

There was a large crowd at the finish at Thorverton Cricket Club.

Next followed a 10k run on local roads.

Children from the primary school cheered them on their return.

Great applause and more food welcomed the runners back before time to celebrate and reflect on their achievements.

The day was a resounding success raising to-date, more than £13,000.

Matt Regan, organiser, said: “We would like to thank everyone in our fantastic community for supporting us and sponsoring these brilliant and worthy causes. Our amazing, ever growing total, has also been buoyed by massive company support from the organisers of Thorfest, our village music festival, Strutt and Parker, Pallex, Energy Systems SW Ltd amongst others.

“To show how important your donations are, Thorverton School needs all new outdoor play equipment for the kids and this will help make this happen, and Thorverton Cricket club is planning to build a new pavilion and community space which will cost an estimated £500k, so everyone's donations are essential.

“An incredible day spent with incredible people, in sun-soaked beautiful Mid Devon.”

To donate, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thorvertontriathlon2026