THE football pitches at Crowndale in Tavistock provided the venue for the Devon Ability Counts leagues on Sunday.

Hundreds turned up from all over the county to enjoy the competitive but sporting event with teams from Exmouth, Tiverton, Barnstaple, Exeter, Bideford, Kingsbridge, Northam, Plymouth and Tavistock.

Allen Lewis from the hosts the Tavistock Specials said: ‘The weather nearly beat us but it was a day to remember with many marvellous people putting this all together for so many to enjoy. It was absolutely fantastic, with lots of laughter, making friends, playing football and the players loved getting mud on their boots.’