Howe Plate Award 2025

This year the winners of the Great Torrington Town Council ‘Howe Plate Award’ for an outstanding contribution to the Great Torrington Community was awarded to Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Club.

This award recognises the hard work and dedication of the volunteers in all the work they have done over the years, both in setting up the club at Torridge Vale Social Club, and supporting young boxers with training – and travelling up and down the country to provide opportunities to put skills into practice.

The volunteers offer regular training for boxing skills and fitness and host regular boxing shows in the community to showcase local talent.

Thank you all – Heathcliffe Pettifer, Shaun Kenneally, Steve Jones, Roly Pitts, & Wayne Hill for all the hard work that has made such a massive difference to the lives of many young people in Great Torrington.