1. On the Pitch
All of the Club’s playing sides have made encouraging starts to the season. The Bulls are currently in fourth place in the League having won 3 of their five league matches. The ‘2s’ and ‘3s’ have also been in action in their new leagues and are well placed, fourth and second respectively. The Colts have made a promising start with two wins and two losses, one of each in League and Cup competitions. Our Youth section continues to thrive, and Sunday mornings are as busy as ever with enjoyment across the Age Groups within both our Mini and Junior sections. It was wonderful to witness the Belles' recent victory and great news for the Club that our women’s rugby team seem to be moving from strength to strength. Our fully inclusive community Club is also offering regular sessions for Touch Rugby, Walking Rugby and SEND Rugby enthusiasts. I would like to record my own personal “thank you” to all the volunteers who continue to work hard ‘behind the scenes’ to enable all of this to happen, and to all the players across all sections for their dedication and commitment - well done everybody!

2. Club Shop & Merchandise
The shop has been gearing up for winter season. We have new training kit lines in stock, active t-shirts, midlayers, contact tops, hoodies and jackets, all available both in the shop and online. We also have a more comprehensive selection of Opro mouth guards, just in. The Centenary Merchandise range now has a much bigger selection of jumpers, softshells and waterproof jackets as well as some cute baby/toddler jackets. Come down and try for size, the shop is open for every 1st XV home game as well as most Sundays. We will also be opening one evening a week throughout November for 'Christmas Shopping', with some special festive season gifts arriving soon. For full details of all our Club Merchandise and shop opening times keep checking the Centenary Pages on the website: /banbury-rufc-centenary-season

3. Pre-match Lunches
Our pre-match lunches continue to be as popular as ever and you are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. Future lunch dates are shown below. Please reply to this email to book:

• October 19th vs Nuneaton
• November 9th vs Kenilworth
• November 30th vs Bromsgrove
• December 14th vs Dudley Kingswinford
• January 11th vs Syston
• February 1st vs Stourbridge
• March 1st vs Long Eaton
• March 22nd vs Burton

4. Halloween Spooctacular
We are holding a Halloween Party on Thursday 31st October from 5pm to 8pm. There will be fun games, spooky snacks and a trick-or-treat trail. The Bar will also be open for the adults. Entry is £2 per child (adults free). Tickets are available from the Club Shop or by emailing centenary@banburyrufc.co.uk

5. Quiz Night
Entries are now invited for our Quiz Nite on Friday 22nd November, starting at 7pm. The event will be orchestrated by Paul Christmas, BRUFC’s very own Bradley Walsh. Entry fee of £10 per team payable on the night. Strict maximum of six players per team. Supper provided by Queensway Fish & Chip shop will be available (bookings in advance) – see menu below. Please book with me by replying to this email:

• Fish & Chips £7.50
• Pie and chips £7 (Chicken & Mushroom or Steak & Kidney)
• Sausage & chips £4.50

6. Christmas Dinner & Dance
We will be holding a Christmas Dinner & Dance on Friday 6th December should there be sufficient interest. The evening will incorporate a four-course sit-down meal followed by dancing to DJ Chris Baxter. Tickets are £35 each and bookings can be made by replying to this email. This event would be suitable for small to medium business/work parties as well as individual members/friends, age-groups, teams, etc.

7. Membership
Subscriptions for 2024/25 are now overdue. Please renew via membership@banburyrufc.co.uk

8. Centenary Wall
There are still spaces available on our Centenary Wall.

9. Centenary Ball
There are less than 70 tickets remaining for our blue ribband event of the season, the Centenary Ball. Please book early to avoid disappointment. The Ball will take place on Saturday 14th June 2025.

10. 500 Club
Winners of the last two 500 Club Draws are shown below.

September 2024
1st | £100 - Seb Stapleton
2nd | £50 - Colin Jones
3rd | £50 - Roger Graham
4th | £50 - Merrick Loggin

October 2024
1st | £100 - Ian Evans
2nd | £50 - Chris Phillips
3rd | £50 - John Colegrave
4th | £50 - Tony Hall

If you wish to join the 500 Club please contact Monty on monty@banburyrufc.co.uk