THE girls of the Shebbear College first netball team can now step onto the court in style, thanks to their brand new strip. The 30 dresses were manufactured by Colin Ross and MAI Design, based in South Molton, and donated to the college.

Team captain Grace Beal said: 'Not only do the netball dresses look amazing, but I think they have boosted the team's confidence and enthusiasm for what hopefully should be another successful season.'

Last year the team had its best season ever, winning four of its six matches, beating Kingsley School in Bideford, Blundell's School in Tiverton and Kelly College in Tavistock. The team and everyone expressed their thanks to Colin Ross and MAI Design for their kind donation, and hope it can spur the team on to further successes.

Pictured: The college netball first team in their new strip.