Category Archives: 2020 News

Covid-19 Update: 17.09.20

In light of the recent Government announcements (see here) and the spike in coronavirus cases, we want to reiterate some key protocols:   We would appreciate it if there were no spectators at games, including family, with only essential personnel permitted when polo is being played. As soon as your game finishes, please leave promptly […]

The Novices Cup

Our popular Novices Cup 2 Goal started at the peak of the August heatwave. Fortunately, with the installation of a second borehole last year, our ground staff were able to effectively irrigate all our fields to keep them in top condition for two weeks of intense competition. Mark Baldwin was the first to score for […]

Important Update: Protocols for those visiting Down Farm/BPC

In order to ensure the health and safety of our staff, clients and visitors we have introduced some strict protocols for anyone onsite at Down Farm/Beaufort Polo Club. The HPA have released some FAQs to offer guidance to Clubs and members during this time, please read here. They have also detailed Hygiene Advice during this time, […]

2020 Gloucestershire Festival of Polo Cancelled

Beaufort Polo Club advises cancellation of the 2020 Gloucestershire Festival of Polo which was scheduled to take place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June. The announcement comes as the UK Government has advised social contact and non-essential travel should be minimised during the current Coronavirus pandemic. Restrictions on the support of emergency services also […]

Important update regarding the Masquerade Ball

NEW UPDATE: 30/03/20 After much deliberation we have decided to postpone the Masquerade Ball in aid of the Even Keel Foundation to Saturday 15th May 2021. Originally we had hoped to host the event on Saturday 12th September 2020, however, with the current uncertainty surrounding events we felt that postponing until 2021 was the best […]

Statement about the COVID-19 Pandemic

Statement from Beaufort Polo Club regarding the COVID-19 pandemic In light of the Prime Minister’s statement on Monday 16th March and the HPA’s recent statement regarding the 2020 Polo Season (read here), we wanted to contact our members and supporters regarding the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Firstly, we would like to extend our thoughts and our support to […]