Ashford Sport

Spectators are welcome to watch the Kent County AA Relay Championships 2026 which takes place at Julie Rose Stadium on Saturday 12th September. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Over 190 club teams from across Kent are expected to compete in relay events for all age groups, alongside the Kent Masters Jumps Championships featuring High Jump, Pole Vault, Triple Jump and Long Jump.

The first events start at 10am, spectators are FREE! 🙌

Stanhope & Beaver Rangers FC have qualified for the FA Sunday Cup national competition for the first time in their history. 🏆

Not only that, they have also received a bye into the second round, being one of only 14 teams across the country to get automatic progression through Round One.

The Round Two draw will take place week commencing Monday 5th October. Here’s hoping for a great tie!

78 players tee’d up at Ashford (Kent) Golf Club last weekend for the Ashford Men’s Open 2026 Norman Challenge Cup, and it was a close contest! ⛳️

Report by Chris Wood ⬇️

The leaderboard produced one of the closest finishes in recent Open history, with the top two players locked on 145 after 36 holes.

Congratulations to George Wilcock, who, playing off 1, delivered a superbly balanced performance with rounds of 77 and 68, the latter being one of the standout scores of the day. His composed second round proved decisive, securing him the top spot after an outstanding 2 on the 18th in the first extra-hole playoff.

Michael Vandenberg - off -3, posted 70 and 75 for his matching total of 145. His opening round was one of the most technically impressive of the competition, and he pushed Wilcock all the way to the finish.

Michael Blake - off 9, produced two consistent rounds of 74 + 74 = 148, demonstrating exceptional steadiness across both loops.

Ganesh Gurung - off 1, carded 73 + 76 = 149, showing strong form throughout and keeping himself firmly in contention.

Benjamin Hearnden - off 8, matched Gurung’s total with 72 + 77 = 149, rounding out a tightly packed top five.

⏪ Charing Football Club Sundays, year unknown.

Who can you name?

Photo originally shared by Les McAuley-Jones.

This weekend, you can go to The Ashford Cinema and try their new golf sims with free to enter competitions and fun sessions for all ages! 🙌

Their staff will be on hand to guide you through the features of their new Trackman golf simulators and show you all the fun that can be had! 🏌️

Pop in and see them - enter the competitions (t's and c's apply) to be in for a chance of winning a free 55 minute session plus a bucket of beers or soft drinks! 🍺

⛳️ Will you be the first to score a hole in one?!

The Ashford AC - Givaudan 10k is back for 2026 - bigger and better than ever, thanks to Sporting Events UK.

One of Kent’s only fully closed road races returns for its 38th edition, starting at Julie Rose Stadium with a 10km loop around the town back to the finish line.

Whether you're chasing a shiny new PB, running your first ever 10K, or doing it for charity, this is the race for you!

Last year was a sell out, so don’t miss your opportunity!

Get your place here ➡️ https://www.sportingeventsuk.com/e/givaudan-ashford-10k-8297

Supporters of Ashford Sport can now enter this Autumn’s Super Draw, for a chance of winning 2026’s brand-new iPhone (or a cash alternative)!

The Apple flagship iPhone will be revealed soon, but you can get your tickets now for the chance to win one of the year’s most exciting new technology releases. The draw takes place on Saturday 31 October – and every ticket helps support a good cause.

For just £1 a week, you can be in with a chance of winning this at the end of August, or weekly prizes up to £25,000, courtesy of Ashford Community Lottery.

For more information and to play, follow this link ➡️ https://www.ashfordcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/ashford-sport-cic

Good luck!

Be gamble aware, play responsibly ➡️ https://www.ashfordcommunitylottery.co.uk/playing-responsibly

⏪ Newtown Primary School Netball Team, circa 1955.

Back row (left to right): Jean West, Pat Smith, Miss Jasper (teacher), Gloria Mears, Marilyn Gobby.

Front row (left to right): Mary Wright, Catherine Collins, Jennifer Lilley.

Photo originally shared by Catherine Stephen.

Congratulations to William Snelson of Boughton & Eastwell Cricket Club who last weekend hit his first century, notching up 102 retired not out, including 15 fours and 2 sixes. 🏏

William, who came through Boughton & Eastwell’s youth system, opened his innings with a 108 run partnership with his Dad, making this achievement even more special. 👏