Moonlight Walkers Shine Bright for Hospice in the Weald!

Last Saturday, Hospice in the Weald hosted their annual Moonlight Walk, which started and finished at the Sevenoaks RFC Clubhouse. 

Over £60,000 was raised to support the vital work of the hospice thanks to the hundreds of participants who took on the 4-mile, 8-mile, or 13 mile walks through the beautiful surroundings of Knole Park and Sevenoaks. It was great to have performances from The Rock Choir and light performers throughout the event which went towards creating an amazing atmosphere.

It was great to see friends and family coming together to remember loved ones. A huge congratulations to everyone who took part, and to Hospice in the Weald for hosting such a successful event! 

We can't wait to do it all again next year!

Player & Staff Sponsorship

As we look ahead to the 2025/26 season, we are inviting individuals and local businesses to sponsor our Senior Women's and Men’s players or staff members💪🏉

What does Men’s player/staff sponsorship include:

✅Your name and/or logo will be shown alongside your chosen player or staff member on the club website

✅You will be listed on our matchday programmes during the season

✅We will include your name, or business name, in our Senior Men's team sheets shared on social media

✅You will get a 'shout out' in our social media sponsor spotlights

✅If your player scores a try, your name and/or business logo will be included in the try scorer announcements on Instagram and Facebook!

What does Women’s player/staff sponsorship include?

✅Your name and/or logo will be shown alongside your chosen player or staff member on the club website

✅We will include your name, or business name, in our Senior Women's team sheets shared on social media

✅You will get a 'shout out' in our social media sponsor spotlights

Whether you are backing a friend, showing your support for a family member, or representing your business, we would love for you to join us as a sponsor this season! 💙💛

If you would like find out more information, or see who is still available to sponsor, please do get in contact on srfc.operations@gmail.com or coachajbowman@gmail.com

Welcome Amber!🏉💙💛

We are pleased to formally welcome Amber to our medical team for the upcoming 2025/26 season. Amber will primarily be supporting our Sunday fixtures, to provide expert physiotherapy and injury management to members throughout the season.

Harry Holder, Head of Medical, has commented: “We are excited to welcome another experienced physiotherapist to our team to support our growing playing provision”

Adam Bowman, Director of Rugby, added: “We are delighted to welcome Amber to our Medical Team. At Sevenoaks RFC, we pride ourselves on delivering the very best medical care to our members, and her addition reflects our commitment to strengthening and growing our medical provision across the club”

Please join us in welcoming Amber to the SRFC family!

A Successful Day at the Sevenoaks Business Show!

We had a fantastic time at the Sevenoaks Business Show today, connecting with so many local businesses and members of the Sevenoaks community. It was a great opportunity to showcase what our club is all about and to share the exciting opportunities we offer across all age groups and teams.

We had some great conversations throughout the day - from parents interested in our Mini and Youth Sections, to those keen to learn more about our Girls and Boys Academy, as well as our Senior Men’s and Women’s teams.

It was also a pleasure to bump into some of our current sponsors at the event! A big thank you to CHS Networks, Warners, and Birketts for your continued support - it is great to have you on board. We would also like to thank Sevenoaks Town Council and specifically Mike Reid for organising a great day.

If you are interested in joining our team, either by playing for us or becoming a sponsor, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us on srfc.operations@gmail.com to find out more information.

SRFC to attend the Sevenoaks Business Show!

We are excited to be attending the Sevenoaks Business show this Friday!

We are looking forward to meeting and speaking with members of the community, and other local businesses and sharing all the exciting developments happening at the club!

Please do come and say hi! We can’t wait to see you there.

Where: Bat & Ball Centre

When: Friday 13th June

Time: 10am-2pm

For more information, or to view the other businesses that will be attending, please do view the event programme here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d81225a784.html

The New Beacon Welcomes Former Pupils Back for 125th Anniversary Alumni Celebration

As part of its ongoing 125th Anniversary celebrations, The New Beacon welcomed back former pupils for a special alumni event on Saturday, 7th June.

“Old Beaconians” returned to the school to reconnect with old friends, share stories, and reflect on their time at The New Beacon. Everyone enjoyed browsing through archives of old photographs and memorabilia, offering a glimpse into the school’s long and rich history.

Guests who attended The New Beacon from the 1950’s right up to the 2020’s, were given tours by staff and Year 8 New Beacon boys, exploring the updated facilities — what a change for them to see! This glimpse into The New Beacon’s ongoing evolution highlights how the school continues to inspire today’s pupils.

Head Sarah Brownsdon commented, “This milestone year is about celebrating the spirit of The New Beacon – its heritage, its community and its ongoing commitment to excellence in education. Welcoming back so many Old Beaconians was a true highlight.”

The New Beacon continues to mark its 125th anniversary throughout 2025 with a programme of events and initiatives, honouring the school’s rich history and looking ahead to its future.

🚨 Sevenoaks RFC Academy are Recruiting!🚨

Looking to take your rugby to the next level? Join a club with real pathway success!  

At Sevenoaks RFC, the connection between our academy and senior teams are stronger than ever. Many of our 1XV and 2XV players and coaches are actively involved within the academy, ensuring seamless transitions to National League rugby.  

•  13 out of 20 in our 1XV matchday squad have come through the academy programme on average

•  14 academy debutants in the 1XV level since 21/22

•  3 academy players played senior rugby at 1XV & 2XV level in 24/25

This is your chance to make your mark and join a thriving, supportive rugby community!  

If you are interested in joining the Sevenoaks RFC Academy Programme please contact Mark Reay, our new Head of Academy Boys Rugby, on srfc.academyrugby@gmail.com.

To view the full academy highlight video, please click here: Academy Boys Rugby - Recruitment Season 2025/26 

Sevenoaks RFC Adults Touch Rugby 🏉💪

Join us for some touch rugby in the Otford sunshine this summer at SRFC’s Adult Touch Rugby. All skill levels are welcome.

Exercise - Sunshine - Beers

Where - Otford Recreation Ground
When - Wednesday evenings, 8pm
Who can take part - over 18s only, men and women both welcome
Who to contact - James Mitchell 07973 618407

We look forward to you joining us for a summer of touch rugby!

Please note these adult touch rugby sessions will run alongside the women’s and girls touch rugby sessions on Tuesdays.

SRFC Centenary Golf Day - A Swinging Success! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️

Yesterday, we continued the celebrations for our centenary year in style, with the clubs first ever Golf Day held at Sweetwoods Golf Club.

The event started with players fuelling up on bacon rolls and tea and coffee, before heading out to the fairways to tee off. Everyone played 18 holes and participated in various fun-filled competitions including Nearest to the Pin and Furthest Drive.

Upon collecting in the scorecards to work out the winners, it was discovered that we had a draw! After deliberations with SRFC’s resident golfers, Ben Adams and Simon Tree, we decided the only way to settle who would take home the trophy was a putt off!

After an exhilarating putt off, we were thrilled to announce the winners, following a delicious buffet and a quick game of heads and tails! Please see below for who we crowned champions of the SRFC Centenary Golf Day:

Overall Winning Team of the SRFC Centenary Golf Day 2025: Michael Wooldridge, Roger McKerlie, Trevor Nicholson, Phil Hamilton

Nearest to the Pin Winner 2025: Adam Suttill

Furthest Drive Winner 2025: Josh Baldock

The overall winning team were awarded the Lee Adamson Trophy, which was first introduced at the Oaks Golf Society in 2020 to represent togetherness created through difficult times, the rugby club that brings us together, and most importantly a tribute to Lee Adamson - forever a mighty oak.

Reflecting on the day’s success, Adam Bowman - Director of Rugby, shared the following words:

“We were delighted to welcome so many to our first ever golf day at Sweetwoods Golf Club. It has been a great day and a fantastic way to continue the celebrations for our centenary year. Thank you to everyone who attended, and we can’t wait to hopefully see you all when we do it again next year!”

We look forward to continuing our celebrations for our centenary year at the Centenary Ball, which will be held on Saturday 6th September at The Paddock. Tickets are selling well across all sections of the club, so don’t miss out and book your tickets HERE!

Team Photos:

Update From Sponsors: The New Beacon School

The New Beacon School, are excited to share some details about their upcoming Nursery Stay & Play Open Morning.

When: Saturday 21st June

Time: 09:30-10:30

Book your space: www.newbeacon.org.uk

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore their welcoming and dynamic learning environment and to get a first-hand look at the exceptional early years education they offer.

!! Attention to all The New Beacon School Alumni !!

The New Beacon School is proud to announce a landmark event in its history—an alumni reunion to mark 125 years of education, community and tradition in Sevenoaks.

Taking place on Saturday, 7 June from 10.30am to 12.00pm, the event will bring together former pupils and staff for a morning of celebration, reflection and reconnection. The reunion is a key part of the school’s 125th anniversary year and offers a chance to honour The New Beacon’s enduring legacy while looking ahead to the future.

The gathering will provide alumni with the opportunity to revisit the school, reconnect with old friends, share memories and celebrate the part The New Beacon has played in so many lives over the past 125 years.

All former pupils are warmly invited to attend this special occasion. To confirm attendance, guests are kindly asked to contact The New Beacon School before attending.

The New Beacon looks forward to welcoming its alumni community back to school and to celebrating this important milestone together.

Kent County Annual Awards Dinner 2025🏆

Last night, we had the pleasure of attending the Kent County Annual Awards Dinner. It was great to see teams across the whole county come together to honour the achievements of clubs and players across Kent.

We are especially proud of the achievements of the SRFC Women's 1XV and the SRFC Men's 3XV, who were both recognised and celebrated for their outstanding accomplishments this season.

The Women's 1XV were presented with their award for winning the NC3 South East league and securing promotion into NC2 South East. Equally, our 3XV Senior Men's team were celebrated for their well-earned promotion into Counties 4 Kent. Their hard work, determination, and team spirit have truly paid off and it was fantastic to see their consistent effort recognised in front of the wider rugby community!

A huge thank you to everyone at the Kent County Rugby Football Union for hosting such a wonderful event.

Here's to another year of hard work, dedication, and hopefully even more reasons to celebrate in the upcoming season!

Community Outreach Programme Update: Making a Difference in Local Schools

We are excited to share some fantastic news about the ongoing success of our Community Outreach Programme. In partnership with Spartan Sport Development, we have been able to introduce the sport of rugby to students within our local community, who otherwise would not have had the opportunity to engage in the sport we all know and love. We also support teachers to enable them to deliver rugby sessions through our CPD and training.

Through this programme, we aim to deliver over 200 hours of high-quality coaching to more than 1,000 students in and around Sevenoaks. We are already working with a number of local primary schools, including St Laurence Primary School, Otford Primary School, Crockham Hill Primary School, as well as many others. It has been an incredibly rewarding experience for all involved, and we cannot wait to see even more students benefit from this initiative.

As part of the programme, we offer a range of activities to help give students access to professional rugby coaching:

- After school clubs

- PE lessons

- Rugby themed days (perfect to celebrate the upcoming British and Irish Lions Tour!)

- Healthy living days  

If you are a local school and would like to find out how we can support your students and staff with our outreach programme, please do not hesitate to get in contact. We would love to discuss how we can work together to create more opportunities for young people in our community.

For all enquiries, contact: srfccommunityrugby@googlegroups.com

Become a Sponsor of Sevenoaks Rugby Club Today!

Be Part of Our Team!

Sevenoaks Rugby Club invites you to be a part of our thriving community by becoming a valued Sponsor & Partner for Season 2025/26. Align your brand with the values of the club and take advantage of the opportunities to enhance your brand visibility and connect with passionate members, supporters, and other local businesses.

Our sponsorship packages offer a range of exciting opportunities to showcase your business and engage with over 2000+ members, wider supporters, and local & national businesses!

Sponsorship Packages Include:

• Match Day Advertising: Display your brand to a captive audience during our exciting national league matches.

• Match Day Sponsorships & Lunches: Engage with the community while enjoying a national league game and a delicious 3 course meal.

• Men's & Women's 1XV Match Kit Sponsorship: Display your logo on our Match Day Kit.

• Men's & Women's 1XV Match Highlights Sponsorship: Title rights to our Match Highlight videos which includes your branding across our internal and external channels.

• Mighty Oaks Holiday Camp Sponsorship: Title rights to our hugely successful children's multi sport holiday camps.

• Community Outreach Programme Promotion: Sponsor our outreach programme benefitting the wider Sevenoaks Community through targeted coaching and support to primary and secondary schools.

• Clubhouse Advertising: Feature your brand in our bustling clubhouse, a hub for players, coaches, parents, supporters!

• Newsletter Promotion: Reach our dedicated members with tailored promotions in our weekly newsletters, which achieve a 50% open rate.

• Social Media Promotion: Amplify your reach through our active social media platforms. Over 4500 followers on Instagram!

• Business Breakfasts: Network with local businesses at exclusive events throughout the season.

• Sponsor & Partners dinner: Network and build relationships with all SRFC partners over a delicious 3 course dinner.

• Event Hosting Opportunities: Run your own branded events at our club to engage directly with the SRFC community.

• Clubhouse Hire: Take advantage of our brilliant venue (with parking), catering & bar services, for your own business events - Summer/Xmas parties, Sports Day, Quarterly Business events etc!

Why Partner with Sevenoaks Rugby Club?

• Boost Your Brand Visibility and awareness: Our community of rugby enthusiasts will see your brand regularly.

• Engage with the Community: Show your support for local sports and community initiatives.

• Network with Local Businesses: Build valuable connections with other sponsors, partners, and club members.

• Promote Corporate Social Responsibility: Demonstrate your commitment to supporting community and sports development.

Are you interested?

To discover more about our sponsorship packages and to start your partnership with Sevenoaks Rugby Club, contact us today!

Adam Bowman - Director of Rugby

Contact Us

Email: coachajbowman@gmail.com

Website | Sponsorship Packages: https://sevenoaksrugby.com/sponsors-partners

Soft Play Second Hand Sale

Sadly, we have made the decision to close the soft play at Sevenoaks RFC. We have had the best time over the last 8 years and are so thankful to all who have supported us.

We will be selling off all the equipment and toys in a second hand sale this Thursday 22nd May.

Please do drop by if you may be interested in purchasing any items. We have soft play mats, rugs, toys, highchairs, and lots more.

For any questions or enquiries, please do contact Donna Swallow.

Where: Sevenoaks RFC Clubhouse

When: Thursday 22nd May

Time: 10:00 - 14:00

Annual Sponsors and Partners Dinner

Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our valued sponsors and partners to the club for the Annual Sponsors and Partners Dinner. It was a wonderful evening spent in great company, which was dedicated to celebrating and thanking the incredible individuals and organisations who support us throughout the year.

The evening was filled with good food and great conversation. Events like these are a reminder of how fortunate we are to have such dedicated and generous sponsors. Your continued backing plays a crucial role in everything we do, and we cannot thank you enough.

On behalf of the club, thank you once again to all our Sponsors and Partners for your unwavering support. We look forward to many more successful seasons together. Roll on our Centenary season!

Treating Knee Arthritis – Could Arthrosamid® Be Right For You?

Please see below a message from our sponsors and medical partner Sevenoaks Medical Centre, part of KIMS Hospital.

If you would be interested in attending this free event, please do sign up using the link at the bottom of this message.

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Free Event – Treating knee arthritis – could Arthrosamid® be right for you

Say goodbye to chronic knee pain without surgery.

Arthrosamid® is redefining how we treat knee osteoarthritis; with a single, injectable hydrogel proven to deliver long-lasting relief, even 4 years post-treatment.

For the millions affected by OA, this breakthrough offers a real alternative to joint replacement and the cycle of short-term fixes. Trusted by leading clinicians, Arthrosamid® helps restore mobility, reduce pain, and get people moving again; whether on the pitch, court, or just day-to-day life.

Date: Saturday 7th June 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Sevenoaks Medical Centre

What you will learn:

• What Arthrosamid® is and how it works

• Who it’s suitable for and how it’s administered

• Surgical alternatives at KIMS Hospital

• Live Q&A with orthopaedic experts

Speakers include:

• Mr. Kasetti Ravikumar – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Jonathan Thompson – Contura Orthopaedics

Benefits:

• Pain relief and improved mobility

• May delay surgery like total knee replacement

• Supports rehab and return to sport

• Already in use in pro sports settings

This is a great chance to learn more about its impact across sport and wider health.

Register your FREE place today by clicking on the link below:
https://kims.org.uk/events/?effe=9185&effe-id=1311872378599

🏆2024/25 End of Season Awards🏆

On Friday, we rounded off a great season with our Annual End of Season Dinner Awards. Thank you to our guest speaker Nick Easter for attending and sharing insights into the game. It was great to reflect upon what a fantastic year it has been for every section of the club.

In their debut competitive season in NC3 South East, Sevenoaks RFC’s Women’s 1XV achieved remarkable success. A highlight of the season was their 9 game winning streak, and of course - their promotion into NC2 South East! The Women’s section of the club continues to grow, and we can’t wait to keep this momentum going into next season.

It was another great season for our Senior Men’s team too which saw our 3XV be promoted to Counties 4 Kent, and our 2XV finish third in their new league, and the 1XV finish in our highest National League position yet!

Our U18 girls won the triple! It was great to see them win the league, the Kent cup, and county 7’s for the third year in a row. The U16 girls were also successful in winning the Kent Plate at the Paddock in March. The boy’s academy played some outstanding rugby. Although there were some struggles with consistency, the boys knocked last season's winner out of the National Cup and finished 3rd in the Kent League.

The mini and youth sections also had another brilliant season. The U14s and U15s both enjoyed cracking Tours to Belgium and France, meeting up themselves at Beernem, and the U12s and U13s enjoyed the fantastic Great Yarmouth festival. Week in, week out, the players have shown up, committed to each other, and have represented this club with pride, grit, and heart. This season wasn’t just about the wins or losses - it was about player and team development. There has been a massive growth, not just in skills and ability, but also in character, teamwork, and resilience. All wrapped up with a lot of fun, on and off the pitch. Well done and congratulations to all players, parents, coaches, support staff and volunteers that have been involved.

Now - time to announce the winners of the 2024/25 senior awards. Congratulations to all involved!

Knole Paddock Tankard (Service to the Club over the past ten years)

John Henley

Knole Paddock Bowl (Service to the Club during the season)

Donna Swallow

Ribblesdale Trophy (Men’s Highest Try Scorer)

Jonny Barber & Scott Sedgwick

Scandling Cup (Women’s Highest Try Scorer)

Maddy Major

Williams/Steven Trophy (Supporter of the Year)

Martin Carmichael

Most Improved Player Award

Kenny Lee & Becca Barone

Players’ Player of the Season

Ethan Jones & Libby Alexander-Sullivan

Guy Churchill Memorial Trophy (Men’s Player of the Season)

Olly Green

Women’s Player of the Season

Fran Geris

Senior Team of the Season

Women’s Team

Honours Ties

Kelly Downey, Jack Rogers, Dom Saunders, Finn Smith, George Strainge

Vice Presidents

Nick Thompson, Justine McDonnell, Harry Holder, Greg Gorrill, Peter Johnson, Charlie Naismith, Charlotte Naismith, Derek Arnold

We would like to say a special thank you to the following:

• Paul Dawson (who steps down from leading the academy for the past 6 years)

• Derek Arnold and team (for setting up the 1XV pitch before the men’s home games)

• The Monday Morning Club (for their commitment to maintaining our clubhouse)

• Dom Saunders (who leaves us this season for a new role at Harrow School)

• Rosie Henley (for running the club shop)

• Every single volunteer that helps this club function. Without you we would not be the amazing club we are.

We would like to wish everyone a restful and relaxing off season and we look forward to doing it all again in September where we kick off our centenary year!

Don’t forget these upcoming dates for your diary:

• Wednesday 4th June 2025 - Centenary Golf Day

• Saturday 6th September 2025 - Centenary Ball

🏉 Join SRFC's Women & Girls Touch Rugby 🏉

Looking for a fun, fast-paced way to get fit and make new friends? Our non-contact Touch Rugby is perfect for all skill levels - no experienced needed!🙌

🗓️When: Tuesday Evenings

⏰Time: 7pm-8pm

📍Where: Otford Recreation Ground

✅No Tackles, just team work

✅All fitness levels welcome

✅Just bring a smile, and maybe some boots!

Come along and have some fun!💛💙

For all enquiries, please contact Emma Bowman on: emmabowman17@gmail.com

Who Should I See? Understanding the Differences Between Chiropractors, Physios, Osteopaths, and More - An Evening Talk at Sevenoaks RFC

Are you confused about who to turn to for that lingering back pain or sports injury? Should you see a chiropractor, a physiotherapist, an osteopath, or someone else entirely? If you've ever found yourself unsure about which type of healthcare professional is best suited to help with your pain or injury, you're not alone! 

We are excited to invite you to a special evening talk, hosted by Chris Chippendale, where we will explore this very topic and provide information to clear up any confusion surrounding which practitioner you should see for different injuries/ pain. Chris regularly works and consults with a wide range of different professionals, so brings unique insights into the unique strengths of each.

Location: Sevenoaks RFC Clubhouse 

Date: Tuesday 20th May 

Time: 18:30 onwards

This talk is free to attend but we kindly ask that you sign up via the Google form below to confirm your attendance. Alternatively, please contact srfc.operations@gmail.com.

Book your space at the talk here: 

https://forms.gle/9vRHLDZxbejsF8n3A

We have lost a mighty oak….

It’s with a heavy heart that we have to announce that Roy Smith, another Mighty Oak, has fallen.

Roy was at the club only last weekend, cheering on the boys against Havant and it’s fitting that we ended the season on a high for him at the very least. He was with not only his son Mark, but was watching his grandson, Finn help bring home the win!

Today we raise a glass to Roy as he joins the rest of our Mighty Oaks as they look out for us all in everything we do!

More details to follow.