A MAJOR Tavistock sporting event has received a big boost from the town's Co-op store.

The Co-op Community fund has granted £2,000 to the Son-Rise cup event to cover facility hire of the two venues — Tavistock Community FC and Tavistock Community Sports Centre.

Son-Rise Cup chairman Rob Rich said: 'We are really very grateful to the Co-op Community Fund for supporting this fantastic event in such a supportive way.

'It is a big positive to the build up of next years event which is going to raise profile and money for Devon Air Ambulance and the Help4Heroes charity. Running an event on this scale is very demanding on finances and our community are very pleased with this support. Thank you Co-op!'

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