Just over six weeks to go until our ‘One Club One Day’ event, and this is the first of the weekly updates we’ll be giving you, each with some details of what’s being planned. Starting at 14:00 (note the updated time), and going on until midnight, the day will start off downstairs, with a BBQ (children eat for free, adults …
Last weekend, the RFU cameras were at The Utilita, as part of their ‘It means everything’ series – looking at the grassroots clubs of the current International players. Theo Dan, England hooker, went through Minis and Juniors at Blackheath Rugby (read more here) and so we were delighted to share the story, and also to showcase the Club as it …
Following on from the success of the Doddie Cup 555 ride in 2023, former Scotland captain, and Lion, Rob Wainwright has set his biggest fundraising challenge yet with ‘All Roads Lead to Rome 2024’, and on Saturday 2 March you’ll be able to welcome the team at the Utilita as they refuel on their way to Dover to catch the …
Late last year, Blackheath Rugby applied for a Grant for £10,000 from the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund for money that will go towards the cost of works to our showers, water tanks and pipe works. We are pleased to say that our application has now been shortlisted for the Grant, but this is alongside several other applicants, and the residents …
Congratulations to Graham Cox, who ran the London Winter 10k Run today in aid of Blood Cancer UK, in a fantastic time of 58:45! Coxy has been overwhelmed by the support he’s been shown by everyone who has donated to his chosen charity — he also hopes that he’s raised awareness of the Anthony Nolan Trust, and encouraged people to …
This Saturday, before the big match, pupils from local schools including Haimo, St. Mary’s and St. Thomas More, with some of our own Minis, will put on a display of tag rugby on the all-weather pitch. They will then provide a guard of honour for the 1st XV before kick off. These schools are just part of a wider group …
Graham Cox (AKA ‘Coxy’ — our Press Officer and 1st XV Logistics Manager, and Radio Kent pundit) is running the London Winter 10k Run on Sunday 25 February in aid of Blood Cancer UK and, at the same time, is hoping to raise awareness of the amazing Anthony Nolan Trust. Having suffered from Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in 2018, these charities …
On Friday 2 February, 228 people attended the 2024 City Lunch fundraiser at The Kia Oval. The biggest lunch we’ve ever organised meant that not only were we able to raise money for the club, but the generosity of the diners meant that we could donate £2,500 to Cardiac Risk in the Young, enabling dozens of young people to be …
NOMINATIONS FOR THE HONDA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN – RECOGNISE AN OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS TODAY In collaboration with England Rugby and Honda, we are delighted to announce that nominations for the Honda Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024 are open! The Honda Volunteer of the Year Awards will help to recognise and …
Next Friday’s City Lunch is a fundraiser that is being held in aid of Blackheath Rugby and Cardiac Risk in the Young. To help raise as much as possible, we have many things going on, including a Live Auction and a Silent Auction. If you would like to help raise money, but are not attending the lunch, you can still …
