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25/01/12 The Essex Charity Sevens 2012. Learn more >>>>

The Essex Charity Sevens 201225/01/12 The 30th Kent RFU Mini/Midi Festivals will be hosted at the following venues.... Learn more >>>>

25/01/12 Girls U13 - On 5th February at Beckenham Rugby club, Balmoral Avenue weather permitting there will be an u13 girls rugby event where all are welcome to come and play. Learn more >>>>

18/01/12 Kent Rugby links with Saracens Academy. You might be interested in viewing the attached interview with Chris Wilkins, the Kent Player Development Manager, explaining Kent RFU’s links with the Saracens Academy. >>>>

18/01/12 University of Kent at Canterbury seeks Head Coach (applications close 1st Feb 2012) University of Kent (UKC) attracts some of the finest talent (aged 18 - 26 ) in the country and boasts 5 competitive teams. The 1st team plays in the highest league in the South East but wants more. The club wants to push the 1st team into the Premiership and compete aganist the top universities in the country while bringing up the lower 4 teams through their respective devisions. Attendance is always high as is the desire of the 100 regular players striving for improvement.

What the University requires is a driven and ambitous Head Coach to consolidate the 1st XV position in the division and prepare the squad for next years campaign. The Head Coach must also have a desire to encourage the lower teams to improve.

Working Hours: Sunday Afternoons (mandatory), Wednesday's (negotiable) and a flexible session to suit the Coach's time constraints. Good rate of pay and an excellent experience for any coach.

Please email UKC Club Chairman Freddie Newton on fredericknewton@hotmail.co.uk with a CV and Cover Letter.

13/01/12 YOUTH FORUM The Annual Kent RFU Youth Forum will take place at GRAVESEND RFC, The Rectory Field, Milton Road, Gravesend, DA12 2PP on WEDNESDAY 25th JANUARY, 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Light refreshments will be available and the main topic of the evening will be to discuss the changes to the Youth game.

Please ensure that your club is represented so that their views can be heard.

The Kent Mini Forum will be part of the Kent Club Support Evening on MONDAY 30th JANUARY, at the Village Hotel, Maidstone – full details of this event are on the opening page of the Kent website.

12/01/12 Click here to view the latest Safeguarding information and courses >>>

12/01/12 Kent Development Squad tour to New Zealand July 2012

The following squad has been selected to represent Kent on a Development tour of New Zealand in July 2012 (please see attached itinerary).

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09/01/12 Congratulations on Maidstone FC being awarded the SoA

07/01/12 Club awarded RFU’s prestigious Seal of Approval

The club is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the RFU’s prestigious Whole Club Seal of Approval; Maidstone is only the fifth club in the county to achieve this and among approximately 60 across the country. The project was spearheaded by Chairman, Andy Golding and Wendy Pound who in conjunction with a number of other club members, notably Des Diamond and Charlotte Walker on the coaching coordination and safeguarding aspects, have worked hard to achieve all the organisational standards and criteria to meet the rigorous RFU award.

The RFU Seal of Approval accreditation recognises the effort and achievement of the club and its volunteers in reaching the standard required in the development of rugby across the whole club, and to plan for the long term sustainability of both the club and the sport.
The Seal of Approval scheme was originally introduced by the RFU several years ago and originally focused on Mini & Youth sections, and was a response to the development, by Sport England, of the Clubmark award (designed to recognise safe and quality provision for young people), the Seal of Approval is recognised by Sport England as qualifying clubs for that award. The Whole Club Seal of Approval process was subsequently introduced to extend the process, and the accreditation, beyond the Mini & Youth section and into the Whole Club.

05/01/12 Dover RFC Legend Maurice Sayers sadly passed away at 8am this morning. “Maurice Sayers” 4th September 1928 – 5th January 2012 R.I.P.

We send our sincere condolences to his wife Pam, his family and many friends and contemporary’s. We as a club share the great loss of a highly respected, long serving, player, supporter, committee member, President, and club legend.

Further news regarding funeral arrangements will follow when known.

01/01/12 The following have been selected for the Kent Under 20 XV in the National U20 County Championship versus Essex U20 on Sunday 8th January 2012 kick off 2-00pm. The match will take place at Thurrock RFC, Oakfield, Long Lane, Grays, Essex, RM16 2QH.

1. Tyler Lawrence (Blackheath RFC)
2. Harry Fry (Westcombe Park RFC) - Captain
3. Dale Bellinger (Westcombe Park RFC)
4. George Oram (Aylesford Bulls RFC)
5. Matt Suter (Dover RFC)
6. Jake Stringer (Aylesford Bulls RFC)
7. Jessie Liston (Blackheath RFC)
8. Doug Ebanks (Medway RFC)
9. Tom Nicholls (Chertsey RFC)
10. Ollie Best (Deal & Betteshanger Lions RFC)
11. Angus Furneaux (Canterbury RFC)
12. Sean Ellis (Beckenham RFC)
13. Aiden Moss (Blackheath RFC)
14. Ryan Fuller (Westcombe Park RFC)
15. Ryan Redman (Tonbridge Juddians RFC)

16. Liam Markey (Beckenham RFC)
17. Reece Conlon (Westcombe Park RFC)
18. Charlie Hopkins (Westcombe Park RFC)
19. Richie Bowen (Canterbury RFC)
20. Josh Erskine (Blackheath RFC)
21. Owain Fussell (Canterbury RFC)
22. Liam Caddy (Beckenham RFC)

Travelling Reserves : Craig Thompson, James Powell, Lovejoy Chawatama, Keiron Melley, Jamie Owen, Stefano Nell

Players not considered for selection due to injury: James Curr, Alex Santamaria, Tom Brennan, Dan Hamilton, Jayke Arkell and Alex Veal

25/11/11 Looking for a small amount of funding that will make a big difference? Do you have a great community project that could come to life with just a small amount of funding? Then maybe Biffaward can help.

Biffaward has funding available under the Small Grants Scheme, and is encouraging applicants to come forwards.

Often groups only need a small amount of funding to make a real difference to their community, whether it be transforming a community building, protecting a precious nature reserve, renovating a cultural facility that sits at the heart of their community, or creating an outdoor space that will bring enjoyment for all. By applying for funding from the Small Grants Scheme groups have quicker access to funding to make their projects happen.

Under the scheme you can apply for between £250 and £5,000, however your project must cost no more than £10,000 in total.

The standard eligibility criteria apply, so we strongly advise you read the guidance notes that can be found on the application form, before completing your application, to ensure your application is eligible and that you answer each question appropriately. Take a look at our standard criteria here.

The scheme operates a rolling application process, allowing you to apply at anytime. We would particularly welcome applications from our target regions of London and Scotland. Learn More >>