THE Tavistock Specials football team are in for a smoother ride this season thanks to a £1,400 sponsorship boost from Tavistock Tyres.

The money will help towards travel expenses and equipment for this growing group of footballers with disabilities.

Sheena Lewis, treasurer of the Specials, said: 'Our family has been involved with Tavistock Tyres for seven years now and when we look back over those years we have seen so many people helped by their support.

'Karl Cudmore, who works at the depot, is one of the disability football coaches and all the other staff that work there support everything we do.

'We really are lucky to have their help.'

Tim Schmid , branch manager of the Tavistock firm, said he is very proud of the group and enjoys seeing their ongoing success in the Devon Ability Counts leagues.

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