Aylesford Bulls RFC

Saturday 31st May, we were proud to host our very own Aylesford Bulls Summer Ball in celebration of the end to an all-round fantastic season of rugby in 24/25. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets and came along to support and celebrate with us. In honour of the event, we hired out a 26 metre marquee across pitch 1 from Bedecked Marquee & Event Hire along with matching tables and chairs. As guests arrived, the entertainment began with our very own version of season highlights which can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

Just outside the marquee, the Spitting Pig set up to serve their hog roast before the grazing dessert and cheese board tables were devoured. The event was formally opened with a welcome from our Chairman Tony Merlini.

As 8:30 fast approached, the awards began. Congratulations to:
- Ladies’ Forwards of the Year Ruby Mercer
- Ladies’ Back of the Year Amelia Gibbs
- Ladies’ Most Improved Player Charlie Kershaw
Presented by 1st XV Ladies’ Coach Mike Bradley
- Ladies’ Captain’s Player Anderida Clough
Presented by 1ST xv Ladies’ Captain Natasha O’Leary
- Ladies’ Players’ Player Ruby Mercer
Presented by Katie Rolfe
- Ladies’ Spirit of Rugby Emily Abbott
Presented by Ladies Director of Rugby Michele Mayhew
- Men’s Presidents Award Fin Ashdown-Denney & Tom Hughes
- Ladies’ President Award Lucy Hay
Presented by Club President Andy Smith

Culminating with the transfer of the President’s jacket from Andy Smith, after a memorable 18 years to Neil Wiltshire, who was delighted to accept the honour, during his 3-year tenure, he plans to enhance the match experience at Bulls for all players, spectators and guests. Neil’s first official duty as Club President was to present the Ladies team with their NC2 league winners’ plaque and commemorative club medals.

The rest of the evening was left to DJ Stuart Ebbs as the dance floor filled and an amazing evening was had by all!