To all Brixham RFC Members

Thank you for your continued support — it’s what makes Brixham RFC such a special place.

I’m writing to give you advanced notice of upcoming changes to bar and membership prices. We know price increases are never welcome, so I want to take a moment to explain the reasons behind them and the steps we’ve taken to keep them as fair as possible.

Following a full re-tender, we’re pleased to confirm St Austell has retained our brewery contract and given us an improved deal. This will help us as we aim to keep draft beer prices for members largely unchanged (including happy hour). For non-members, most draft prices will rise by around 3–4% (15–20p/pint), with similar increases for bottled drinks, spirits, and soft drinks (for everyone). Our focus remains on delivering great value for members — including exclusive bar discounts and other benefits. New bar prices will take effect Friday 29^th August.

These modest increases reflect wider pressures on the club, including rising utility bills, staffing costs, and general inflation (despite the better deal from our brewery).

We’ll also be making some changes to membership prices. These will be available to view in the coming days and purchase via the club website and via application form in the club. Here’s a sample of the revised membership prices:

1. Club (Social) Membership: £50
2. Season Ticket Membership: £95
3. Men’s Player Membership: £90
4. Women’s Player Membership: £75

(A full list of all membership options will be published very soon.)

You’ll continue to see improvements around the club — from the new Danny Irvine Lounge bar and fencing by the top pitch, to a state-of-the-art cellar system and behind-the-scenes upgrades like lighting, Wi-Fi, and fire safety systems.

Brixham RFC is a not-for-profit organisation, run for the benefit of its members and the wider community. Every penny we make is reinvested into making the club stronger on an off the field. We’re doing our very best to keep costs down while still investing in the club’s future. None of this would be possible without the incredible efforts of our volunteers. If you get the chance, please do say thank you. It means a lot.

We’re looking forward to a great season ahead and really appreciate your continued support.

If you have any questions about these changes, please feel free to email me at ken.rudge@brixhamrfc.co.uk. I’ll also be available at the AGM if you’d like to chat in person.

Best regards,

Ken Rudge
Club Treasurer