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Bat & Trap is Back at The Marine Travel Ground

Clear your diary. Rally your mates. Polish your competitive spirit.

The annual Bat & Trap Tournament is coming to The Marine Travel Ground on Saturday 18 July from 12pm, hosted by Verum Financial LLP in support of Kent Neuro Therapy Centre and Canterbury Rugby Football Club.

This year’s event is proudly sponsored by Burgess Hodgson, whose generous backing is helping us deliver what promises to be a brilliant afternoon of sport, sunshine and sociable competition.

What on earth is Bat & Trap?

It is one of Kent’s finest traditional games. Think village green energy, plenty of laughter, and just enough skill to keep things interesting.

There is:

  • No running at all
  • No experience required
  • Absolutely no excuse not to get involved

The rules have been lightly tweaked this year to keep things flowing and make sure we wrap up at a sensible time. That said, a steady hand and sharp eye will still go a long way.

If you are curious, take a look here:
https://www.batandtrapleague-canterbury.uk

Fair warning. Performance levels may fluctuate depending on how frequently you visit the bar.

Food, drink and summer atmosphere

The Clubhouse Bar will be open throughout, the BBQ will be fired up, and there will be a raffle on the day, all adding to the festival feel.

This is one of those days where competition meets community. Teammates become rivals for an afternoon, and rivals become friends again by the time the final burger is served.

Glory awaits

There will be trophies for the winners and runners up. They can be proudly displayed for a year before being kindly returned ahead of next summer’s showdown.

Enter your team

  • Teams of six
  • £100 per team
  • Bragging rights included

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To discuss options, please email: fundraising@kentneuro.org

To book your team, click ‘Book Tickets’ here:
https://kentmstc.org.uk/event/bat-n-trap-tournament/

Prefer an invoice? Email fundraising@kentneuro.org and the team will sort it.

It is summer. It is sociable. It is gloriously Kentish.

Gather your six, bring your best aim, and join us at The Marine Travel Ground for a fantastic day supporting a remarkable local charity and your Black and Amber family.

We cannot wait to see you there.

PRE-SEASON RUGBY. PITCHSIDE FOOD. EVERYTHING £5.

August 14, 2026

There is a big evening of pre-season rugby coming to the Marine Travel Ground on Thursday 20 August, and SCRUM Kitchen will be open and ready to feed you.

Canterbury Rugby is bringing the club together for an evening celebrating senior rugby, the next generation and the pathways being developed across the club.

And if you are coming down to watch, make sure you arrive hungry.

The clubhouse bar opens at 5.30pm, with SCRUM Kitchen serving from 6.00pm and a special Pitchside Pre-Season Menu where everything is just £5.

PITCHSIDE PRE-SEASON MENU

Bowls | £5

Slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork

Chilli con carne

Mixed bean chilli

All served with rice and topped with cheese and crispy onions.

Pizza | £5

Chorizo and hot honey

Margherita

Burgers | £5

Steak cheeseburger

Veggie cheeseburger

Rugby, food and a night at the club

The evening builds towards Canterbury and Ashford’s Senior Men coming together for their joint pre-season session at 7.30pm.

It is also an evening designed to showcase the bigger Canterbury Rugby story, including the continuing development of Women and Girls rugby and the opportunities available for players to progress through the club.

The message for the night is simple:

ONE CLUB. RUGBY FOR EVERYONE.

So whether you are coming to support the players, bringing the family down, meeting friends for a drink or simply fancy a £5 bowl, pizza or burger while watching some rugby, we would love to see you.

Get down early, get your food, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy the atmosphere at the Marine Travel Ground.

Thursday 20 August

Bar open from 5.30pm

SCRUM Kitchen from 6.00pm

Pitchside Pre-Season Menu: everything £5

Canterbury and Ashford Senior Men: 7.30pm

Good food. Good rugby. One club.

See you pitchside.

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Results Day? Breakfast is sorted

August 12, 2026

Big day. Big results. Big appetite?

SCRUM Kitchen is here to take care of at least one thing this Results Day.

On Thursday 13 August for A Level Results Day, and Thursday 20 August for GCSE Results Day, students can enjoy breakfast with a drink for just £5.

Come in before collecting your results and give yourself some proper fuel for the morning, or join us afterwards to celebrate, regroup, compare notes with friends and work out what comes next.

However the morning goes, there is always time for a good breakfast.

You will find us at Canterbury Rugby Club’s Marine Travel Ground, with a warm welcome waiting.

A Level Results Day: Thursday 13 August
GCSE Results Day: Thursday 20 August
Breakfast plus a drink: £5

Whatever is written on that results sheet, breakfast is sorted.

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England v Argentina at the Marine Travel Ground

July 14, 2026

England are one match away from the World Cup final, and SCRUM Kitchen is getting ready to welcome supporters to the Marine Travel Ground for a huge evening of football, food and atmosphere.

The Three Lions face Argentina on Wednesday 15 July, with kick off at 8.00pm. The bar opens from 6.00pm, giving everyone plenty of time to find a table, order a drink and settle in before the action begins.

We will be serving our pizza menu alongside two speciality World Cup burgers.

The English
A succulent steak burger topped with cheddar cheese and bacon.

The Argentinian
A succulent steak burger topped with chimichurri and cheese.

Both burgers are served with fries for £10.

Food will be available until the end of full time play, so whether you arrive straight from work or join us closer to kick off, we will be ready to feed you.

The evening is family friendly, there is plenty of free parking and Pickle will be on security detail, although his attention may wander if somebody drops a chip.

Join us at the Marine Travel Ground and enjoy one of the biggest matches of the tournament with good food, cold drinks and plenty of company.

Wednesday 15 July
Bar open from 6.00pm
England v Argentina, kick off at 8.00pm
Free parking

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Match Day Brunch
and Clubhouse Vibes

SCRUM Kitchen is the heart of Canterbury Rugby Club. Join us before kick-off for a proper brunch and great coffee. Don’t miss our pre-match lunches throughout the season.