Dear Member/Supporter

Following the communication a few weeks back we are now preparing to make the changes to bar prices for this year. These will take effect this Friday 29^th August.

Here’s some highlights of the new prices:

Note: Happy Hour prices apply most of the time but excludes Friday evening and Saturday. Member prices always apply unless there is a happy hour price for the product at the times they apply.

Main changes:

• MEMBERS PRICES: not changed on any draught items.  
• MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR PRICES: Carlsberg and Thatchers Gold have increased by 5p/pint. Others remain unchanged. The only other exception is Korev had to be increased by 25p/pint to £3.55 as it was priced incorrectly in the first place on happy hour.
• NON-MEMBERS PRICES: on main draught items have increased between 5p-20p/pint (mostly 10p/15p)
• ALCOHOL-FREE: we have added alcohol-free options to member and member happy hour prices.
• SOFT DRINKS: not changed for members with small increases for non-members
• SPIRITS: mostly increased by 10p for members with a few a bit higher. Non-members prices are mostly 20p-40p higher.

We hope members will be pleased that we have been able to hold most prices largely unchanged. This has been achieved due to the great new deal we have negotiated with St Austell Brewery. Our aim with this approach is to encourage membership by increasing value. There will be continued initiatives around the club, such as events, where there are preferential rates/options for members. Another example is where members will benefit from £5 entry for 1^st Team matches where non-members will be charged £9. For more information on membership please visit: https://brixhamrfc.co.uk/membership-2025-2026/

Like everyone, Brixham RFC must navigate increases in operating costs. Here is a flavour of these additional costs:

• National Minimum Wage = +£4k
• Water Charges = +£1.5k
• Gas = +£2.5k
• Other Staff Wages = +£7k
• Grounds Maintenance = +£4k
• Cleaning = +£11k
• Waste = +£2k
• Repairs/Maintenance = +£8k

There are many other increases in our operating costs, but this collection alone totals £40k. We therefore need to increase some prices to mitigate some of these increased costs to the club.

We have tried to take a balanced approach to increasing prices while maintaining value for our members and enabling us to continue to invest in developing our club on and off the pitch. None of this would be possible without the army of volunteers that run the club. It’s only with this awesome team of volunteers that you can enjoy such a wonderful club and we can maintain such low prices. Please extend your thanks to any volunteers that cross your path if you get a chance.

Thank you for your support.

Ken Rudge – Club Treasurer

On Saturday (August 30th) at Brixham Rugby Club we have the final event of Brixham Rugby Club’s 150-year celebration – a full day of rugby and the burial of the time capsule (at 1 p.m.).

Fixtures 

9 a.m. –
Under 8’s vs Devonport Services 
Under 9’s vs Paignton 
Under 10’s vs Paignton/Exeter Saracens 

10.10 a.m. –
Under 11’s vs Paignton 
Under 12’s vs Paignton 

11 a.m. –
Under 13’s vs Torquay 
Under 14’s vs Paignton –

11.50 a.m. –
Under 15’s vs Paignton –

1 p.m. –
Crusaders/Albion vs Newton Abbot 

2.40 p.m. –
Brixham girls showpiece – all Brixham girls & Walking Rugby. 

3 p.m. –
Brixham Sirens vs Saltash Phoenixes 

5 p.m. –
Under 16’s vs Topsham 

6.10 p.m. – 
Colts vs Paignton 
We also welcome local club sides from across Devon, Saltash for the Sirens.  

 Everyone is welcome.

Edging ever closer to the start of the league season, we have a cracking friendly home game this weekend at Astley Park when the 1st XV take on old rivals Camborne. Kick off as usual at 2.30 pm
The Colts also have a game away to Totnes Colts, again kick off is 2.30 pm.

Initial plans have gone on display in the Club foyer which we would like you to have a look at and provide feedback.

These are VERY early days but your thoughts would be appreciated.

Please accept apologies for the images below and more will be be uploaded as they come available.

I have also attached a photo of Chris’s brief explanation

Remember please this early days and nothing is set in stone.

Would you like to book a table for our first match of the season? We have a few tables available at £15 per head (up to 9 people). This includes your meal in the BTA Room and matchday entry! Click here to book online: https://shop.beyonk.com/5g0np73e/experiences/lt8ozve2 (You can also book in the club at the bar)

Very limited availability so book quick if you’d like to do this.

Click here to renew/purchase club membership: https://brixhamrfc.co.uk/membership-2025-2026/

Hi! We’re excited for the season ahead and look forward to Astley Park firing back into life again. Our website has been updated with clear descriptions of the membership options available to you. Select Social, Senior Player or Youth Player and then you can explore from there. You can purchase in the club by completing a paper application and paying at the bar or online through the RFU’s GMS portal. Instructions on how to do this are provided on the membership page of our website.

Thank you for your wonderful support of our amazing club!

The new Membership Page on the Brixham RFC Website is now Live! Please can your purchase/renew membership asap. Please click here to view membership options: https://brixhamrfc.co.uk/membership-2025-2026/

You can purchase membership online or in the club using a paper form.

ONLINE APPLICATION: to purchase online you can use our website to navigate the membership options. To purchase, you will need to use the RFU’s GMS website. There are links on our website and instructions on how to set up a GMS account (needed to purchase membership online).

PAPER APPLICATION: to purchase your membership in the clubhouse, please ask for a paper application form at the bar, complete it and then pay at the bar.

MEMBERSHIP CARDS: membership cards will be available at the bar within a couple of weeks of application being paid for.

MEMBER BENEFITS: members will see a much greater difference in bar prices as we start the new season. For members, bar prices will remain largely unchanged. For non-members, bar prices will increase by 3%-4% which equates to 15p-20p/pint. Members will also receive other benefits across club activities including discounted gate entry and discounted event tickets.

NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BENEFIT FROM MEMBER BAR PRICES

Thank you for your support!

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

Dear Club Members

I am pleased to notify you that our Club President invites you to the Annual General Meeting for 2025.

It will be held on the 6^th August @ 1915 at the Club.

An Agenda will be made available 2 days before the Meeting.

Any Member wishing to raise any Motions or Business at this meeting should notify the Club Secretary in writing via email by 22:00 on 3^rd August for it to be included on the Agenda.

This year is the 9th formal year for the operation of the Limited Company, all Directors are eligible for re-election, the elected Directors will form the Board of the Club.

Nominations will be invited from the 7^th July for the Club Officer & Volunteer Roles listed below for election to the 2025/26 Management Committee of the Club (known as the “Executive Committee”).

Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer,  Membership, Rugby Secretary, 1st Team Manager, Sirens Manager, Fixtures Match Secretary, Disciplinary, Safeguarding, Gate, Ground, House, Sponsorship, Press/Communications Officer

Nomination Forms will be available from the bar during the nominations period 7/7/25 – 3/8/25.

All contested Elections will take place at the AGM

Any further information can be obtained from the Club Secretary.

Julie Sparkes

HON Club Secretary

EMAIL: -julieshop_ellie@yahoo.co.uk

Mobile – 07763 410763

Come and join the celebrations at the Berry Head Hotel on Saturday, July 12th.
We will be joined by the newly appointed President of the RFU, Deborah Griffin along with our own Devon President, Paul Harris.

Tickets are £60 which includes a four course dinner, pre dinner drinks and a toasting drink. Freeway will be playing for the evening and everyone gets a special 150th memento. Get your tickets from behind the bar or book and pay online using this link: https://shop.beyonk.com/5g0np73e/experiences/ofed8q9b