Former Weston-super-Mare scrum half and captain John Bawden

sadly passed away on December 19, 2025

See HERE for some details of his career, on and off the field.

A celebration of John Bawden's life

A service to celebrate John's life will be held at St Andrew 's Church, Church Street, Banwell, BS29 6EA, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:30 am. All friends are welcome.

There is very limited parking by the Church. Please use the car park off the main road in West Street and walk up through Banwell Bowling Club.

After the service in Church, you are invited to make your way to Coombe Lodge, Blagdon, BS40 7RE, for light refreshments.

The family will join you shortly, after they have attended the private committal.

Donations in John's memory are being received for the Bristol Heart Institute (Bristol & Weston Hospital Charity) and Dementia UK and may be made by clicking HERE, or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe BS25 1BS. 

Help grow John's tribute by adding messages or memories you'd like to share HERE

Weston-super-Mare RFC offers its deepest condolences to John’s family and friends.

RIP John