To all members, supporters, sponsors and friends of Brixham Rugby Club.

As we are less than a week from our first fixtures for this special 150^th season, I write to share what changes and improvements have taken place at Astley Park during the summer and to encourage you all to come and support your fantastic local rugby club.

Over the summer, we have all been very busy upgrading a number of our facilities; these include;

• New LED Floodlights – Many thanks go to Pump Technology
• New Air Conditioning in the Danny Irvine and BTA function rooms – Many thanks go to Brothwell Irvine, Ian Onslow & Peter Chart
• New Sound and Vision in the lower bars – Brixham RFC now is the “GO TO” place to watch live sport
• New and upgraded décor and furniture in the BTA & Danny Irvine rooms – Including a new Floor in the BTA room after 40 years
• Complete clean up and redecoration of the outside of the building – Many thanks to ALL volunteers.
• We have a new catering partner for our downstairs kitchen ‘ The Rugby Grub Hub’ and an exciting new venture to come with ‘Try Line Tavern’ with Robbie & Adam Thomas
• New 150^th season on and off field kit available via our Kit partners – VX-3 (some available from the club)

I would like to thank ALL our fantastic volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for all the work that has been completed and is still ongoing.

Membership – May I please remind you all to come and join this great club to obtain YOUR entry and bar discounts? You can pay for your membership online or at the club over the bar.

So this coming Saturday, the 7^th of September, our three men’s teams start the season;

• Our First XV are away at Launceston with a kick off at 3pm, it would be great to see many travel, however, if not PLEASE come and see a very exciting Crusader team
• The Crusaders kick off at Home, playing Paignton 2^nd XV at 2.30pm.
• The Colts start the season away in the Devon Merit Table at Totnes 3pm kick off.
• On Sunday our Ladies team are away at Plymouth Argaum

Saturday 14^th September

• First XV at Home to Barnstaple
• Crusaders away at Tavistock
• Colts away at Tavistock

We will be holding a special Civic Society Blue Plaque Ceremony and re-dedication of the Henry Smardon Gates on Saturday, 14th September 2024.

Come and enjoy the start of a very special 150^th season at Brixham RFC.

Chris Forster

Chairman

Brixham RFC