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University of Exeter Xpression FM Charity Football Match in aid of The Adam Stansfield Foundation

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Posted: Fri, 03/01/2013 - 10:07pm

The University of Exeter Xpression FM football team will be playing a University Staff team to raise funds for The Adam Stansfield Foundation. The match will be taking place at the University Sports Ground (rubber crumb pitch) kicking off at 11.00am on Sunday 17 March.

The students from the Sports Radio Station have been fundraising with local businesses and sports teams, to put on a grand raffle and auction after the match.

This is an annual event. If you are a local business who would like to support this you can contact the organisers on 07825 077001 or via The Students...

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