Dartford Valley Rugby Club

**FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - TONIGHT! - 7PM KO - UNDER 14 GIRLS VS Westcombe Park Rugby Football Club**

Friday Night Lights are back!! Join us Live @ The Lodge as this seasons under 14 girls welcome Westcombe Park Rugby Football Club for the first of the season!!

Everyone is invited to come along and cheer on the girls, bar and kitchens will be open!

Sure, we’ve got amazing coaches.
A cracking facility with great b**r, food, and w**e with a discount for members.
We can train and play year round on our 3G pitch, even if there's too much rain or too much shine.
Yeah, we’ve got an S&C barn to get stronger and fitter, physios at training and matches, and even mental‑health support.
But honestly… who doesn’t?

Our youth section?
Over 300 kids playing rugby every week.
A growing girls’ section playing girls‑only from U11s upward.
A well established boys’ contingent that keeps getting better thanks to our 90+ volunteer coaches.

It’s great but that’s not the point.
What we’re really building is an environment where anyone is welcome.
A club you can bring your family to, where the kids can safely run around whilst you catchup with team mates.
A place where you can play at the weekend and watch your own future rugby star do the same thing Sunday morning too!
That’s Dartford Valley RFC, rugby for everyone, probably cheaper than your boring gym membership too!

Send us an email [email protected] or drop us a message.

**MENS SQUAD SELECTION VS PEGASUS PALMERIANS - SATURDAY 3PM KO**

Tomorrow afternoon our men’s squad welcome Pegasus Palmerian's for a full squad run out! The boys have put in a solid week of graft, physical sessions, unit work, and plenty of intensity, and they’re ready to bring that straight onto the pitch.

We want the sidelines packed and loud. Bring your voices, bring the Valley spirit, and help push the lads for the full 80.

📍 Dartford Valley RFC
⏰ 3pm Kick Off
🎟️ All supporters welcome

Good luck lads

📢 NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING (EGM) 📢

Dartford Valley RFC members are invited to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to consider and vote on a number of proposed amendments to the Club Constitution.

📅 Date: 27th August 2026
⏰ Time: 19:15
📍 Venue: Dartford Valley Rugby Club

The proposed changes are intended to ensure the Constitution accurately reflects the way the Club now operates, strengthens governance arrangements, and incorporates policies and structures introduced since the last review (2021).

Key proposed changes include:

✅ Updating membership payment arrangements to reflect the use of RFU GMS and direct debit collection.
✅ Updating the structure and governance arrangements.
✅ Updating references to Club website and Club policies, including the Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Social Media Policies.
✅ General administrative updates and corrections.

All voting members are encouraged to attend. Please ensure membership has been renewed in order to attend and cast vote.

A full copy of the proposed changes is available on www.dartfordrugby.com

On Sunday the club were proud to host the annual Blossom Babies Teddy Bears Picnic.

Darent Valley Hospital Maternity midwives, bereavement team and members of Abigail's Footsteps host a special picnic for families whose babies were born at Darent Valley Hospital following a previous pregnancy or baby loss, to come together, celebrate your little ones, share memories, and connect with other families who have experienced a similar journey.

Thank you to Emily and the SVL staff for facilitating the event.

A huge thank you to all the wonderful families who attended our annual Teddy Bears Picnic and helped make the day so special. Your presence made the picnic what it was.

We would also like to say a very special thank you to:

Abigail’s Footsteps, and Colin and Denise, for their generous donation of prizes for our raffle. Your kindness and support are so greatly appreciated.

Dartford Valley Community Rugby Club for their continued and ongoing support. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to support our families and community.

Lauren Stoner-Harris, Abigail’s Footsteps Family Liaison Coordinator
Naomi Marston, Lead Counsellor for Abigail’s Footsteps
Sam Hood, THRIVE Midwife

Thank you all for your attendance, support and for helping create such a welcoming and safe space for our families.

Days like this remind us of the importance of community, connection and making memories together.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our Blossom Babies and the journeys of the families who love them.

Sharon, Sadie and Julie.

Karaoke tonight!

All welcome!

**KARAOKE NIGHT - 7th August**

Details below - All are welcome!

Up, up and away!! Take a look at our men’s action shots from Saturday❤️🖤

Starting with Dan Martin channeling his inner Superman to get this one down🦸‍♂🏉

Great run out for the lads in preseason against Rye Rugby Club thanks for making the trip down. Lovely to have Wiggo back at Valley for a game.

The boys got the job done and brought home the win to kick the season off the right way 💪

📸 Brilliant photos as always from our very own thank you for always capturing our players best super hero moments!!