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Phil Wilson — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:19:19 +0000

Bumble Bees Mixed Ability Rugby

Improving people’s mental wellbeing

We aim to enable people with mixed abilities (including learning disabilities) to participate in rugby. Players may have disadvantaged backgrounds with limited access to facilities or funds to play.

https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/96487

To promote community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for the playing of rugby and bringing disabled people into contact with the sport. Some of the players are from disadvantaged backgrounds, may have a learning disability and have little access to funds to take part in tours and matches. The charity supplements players in hardship to ensure inclusivity.

Bumble Bees Mixed Ability Rugby website

How this cause brings people in the community together

Mixed ability rugby is the concept of playing rugby whilst ensuring that individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and those recovering from mental health problems are included. It is quite simply ‘rugby for all’ and kindles true spirit and camaraderie between all involved. Through rugby, the players keep fit, meet new friends, learn new skills and become part of a team. In addition, players gain more confidence through developing their skills in a safe and friendly environment, as well as becoming immersed in the additional social activities rugby players love. The Bumble Bees have played all over the UK and Europe, in both friendly and competitive matches. We have participated in the Mixed Ability World Cup, most recently winning the Bronze Cup in June 2025.

10 Peak Challenge – Lake District – 25 July 2021

Phil Wilson — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:51:09 +0000

A group of rugby friends from the RFU and White Rose Rugby are undertaking a walk on Sunday 25th July which is over 16 miles, 10 Lake District Peaks which add up to more than the height of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and Ben Nevis, my knees are already aching!

We would really appreciate your support if you can to help Bumbles Rugby to continue to develop and provide the players more life experiences.

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Many thanks
Dave Duxbury & the walkers!

10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

Phil Wilson — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 14:53:29 +0000

An brilliant night, full of fun and friendship with the bumbles ‘family’ have an extra special celebration for this amazing, inclusive, mixed ability rugby club. Over 150 guests chatted, laughed and danced the night away whilst raising over £3,000 for the charity. A huge thanks to everyone involved in making it such a successful evening – well done all.

Photo booth pictures

Rotary Club (Shipley) supports Bumble Bees RUFC

Phil Wilson — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:39:53 +0000

Many thanks to the members of the Rotary Club (Shipley) who allowed us to present to them at their monthly meeting. Following the presentation (by Nick Murphy, Ahsan Sakandar & Leon Taylor) and lunch, they kindly donated to the charity. Thanks to all who helped make this happen.

Chip n Ern supports the Bumbles!

bmble_main_user — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:16:13 +0000

Massive thank you to Dave Morris and all the patrons of the Chip n Ern in Bingley for their ongoing support of Bumbles Rugby. On Saturday 22nd October prior to the home game against Skipton, Director of Fundraising Anthony Brooke and coach Daniel Cookson received what can only be described as “an enormous bag of cash” over the bar that had been collected on the Bumbles behalf. Once counted up this totaled £235.96.

This will be put towards new tackle bags and pads to be used at training. A special thanks must go out to patron Richard Hart that we know always enthusiastically encourages customers to part with a small amount of their change to have a game of “React” to help our cause. Cheers guys, your help is really appreciated!