Fixtures – bumblesrugby

H Bomb Tour 2023 – Llanelli Warriors & Bolton RUFC

Phil Wilson — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:47:31 +0000

Friday 24 February 2023

4.30pm Meet at Bradford & Bingley Rugby, Wagon Ln, Bingley BD16 1LT
5.00pm Depart by coach for Hereford

Food: No evening meal provided. Bring a packed lunch or buy a meal at services.
Drink: Bring a water bottle or drink

Hotel:
The Green Dragon Hotel, Broad Street, Hereford, HR4 9BG
https://www.greendragonhotel.com/
Arrival: 9.30pm

Saturday 25 February 2023 – H Bomb trophy v Llanelli Warriors

7.30-9.00am Breakfast on Hotel
9.30am Depart Hotel for Match (Canton RFC, Lawrenny Ave, Cardiff CF11 8BR)
12.00noon Kick Off v Llanelli Warrior
4.45pm Watch International – Wales v England (in Cardiff)
7.00pm Evening Meal (in Cardiff)

Food: Breakfast, lunch and evening meal s are all provided.
Drink: Bring a water bottle or drink

Sunday 26 February 2023 – Exhibition match v Bolton RUFC Select XV

7.30-8.30am Breakfast on Hotel
9.00am Depart Hotel for Match (Mortfield Pavilion, Avenue St, Bolton BL1 3AW)
1.30pm Kick off v Bolton RUFC Select XV
4.30pm Depart for Home
6.00pm Arrive at Bradford & Bingley Rugby, Wagon Ln, Bingley BD16 1LT

Food: Breakfast and after match provided. Lunch at services to buy.
Drink: Bring a water bottle or drink for journey to Bolton.

Don’t forget…
Rugby: Boots & Towel (kit provided)
Travelling: Bumbles Leisurewear: Tee, Polo, Hoodie or Zip Top

Spending Money: We suggest around £60 will be sufficient for a couple of drinks at hotel/out and about on Friday & Saturday night and after matches on both Saturday and Sunday. Thirsty players or smokers WILL need more money!

Medication:
Any players that require prescribed medication, please provide information before or on the departure day. Any queries please contact Phil Wilson on 07850 602096.

Easter Egg Challenge Walk – Saturday, 3 April 2021

Phil Wilson — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:15:37 +0000

For safeguarding & Covid-19 requirements, you must let Cookie and/or Ahsan know if you are attending.

Activity: Easter Egg Challenge Walk

Date: Saturday, 3 April 2021

Meet Time: 10.30am

Meet Location: The Boathouse, Victoria Rd, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3LA

Start Time: 10.45am onwards

Equipment Needed: Trainers & waterproofs (depending on the weather)

Food/Refreshment Needed/Info: Bring snack or lunch and drink (no alcohol and smoking during the walk!)

Toilet Facilities: No toilet facilities available

Expected Walk Time/Distance: Approximately 1-2 miles, 1-1.5 hours (depending on participants/weather)

Route of Walk: Challenge around Roberts Park & Saltaire – route will be supplied

Other Information: Prizes will be handed out after the walk. Participation required by Thursday (so prizes can be purchased)

Travel Information: Make your own way to The BoatHouse. Bus details: 626 from Bradford Interchange Stand B at 10am / Shipley Market Sq Stop S7 at 10.20am / Arrives at Roberts Park 10.30am | 622 from Keighley or Bradford at 10am (buses every 10 minutes) and get off at top of Victoria Road, Saltaire (by Car Wash) and walk down to The Boathouse (10 mins walk) https://bustimes.org/services/656-bradford-baildon?date= | Train: From Skipton, Bradford or Leeds and get off at Saltaire and walk down to The Boathouse (2 mins) https://www.thetrainline.com/

Walk Lead Contact Info: Dan Cookson (07716 657933), Ahsan Sakandar (07527 197442) or Julie Wilson

Safeguarding/First Aid: Dan Cookson / Phil WIlson

Baildon Moors Walk – Saturday, 27 March 2021

Phil Wilson — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:33:47 +0000

For safeguarding & Covid-19 requirements, you must let Cookie and/or Ahsan know if you are attending.

Activity: Baildon Moors Walk

Date: Saturday, 27 March 2021

Meet Time: 10.30am

Meet Location: Baildon Rugby Club BD17 6RS

Start Time: 10.45am

Equipment Needed: Strong shoes for walking in (change of shoes in case needed)

Food/Refreshments Needed/Info: Bring snack or lunch and drink

Toilet Facilities: No toilet facilities on the walk. Rugby club toilets will be open at the start of the walk

Expected Walk Time/Distance: Approximately 2-3 miles, 1-1.5 hours (depending on participants/weather)

Route of Walk: From rugby club onto Baildon Moors on a circular walk

Other Information: Alternative routes can be provided for faster walkers, depending on facilitators available. Walking Poles can be supplied

Travel Information: Make your own way to Baildon Rugby Club. Bus details: 656 from Bradford Interchange Stand D at 9.50am / Shipley Market Sq Stop S7 at 10.10am / Arrives Heygate Lane (by entrance to club at 10.20am | https://bustimes.org/services/656-bradford-baildon?date=

Walk Lead Contact Info: Dan Cookson (07716 657933) & Ahsan Sakandar (07527 197442)

Safeguarding/First Aid: Dan Cookson / Phil Wilson

Next appointments

bmble_main_user — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 21:11:18 +0000

Saturday 18^th February, 1pm after Bumbles training, meeting about SPAIN TOUR, PLEASE ATTEND!

Parents, carers please attend or send a member of staff to gather information to assist players in making decisions about their likely involvement.

Saturday 25^th February, Bumbles v Worcester Wanderers AT HOME. K.O. 2pm, please be at Bradford&Bingley at 12.30. Bring blue shirt, shower kit and money for drinks afterwards.

Saturday 11^th March, Bumbles v Skipton AWAY. Meet 12noon at Bradford&Bingley. K.O. 2pm. Bring blue shirt, shower kit and money for drinks.

Bumbles met Sport Minister Helen Grant!

bmble_main_user — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:34:41 +0000

While we congratulate again Llanelli Warriors on bring the H-Bomb Trophy back to Wales and leading more and more securely the Participation Cup after a weekend of sheer rugby, we remind you the ongoing efforts we’ve undertaken to organise the 1st ever Mixed Ability Rugby World Tournament next August.

The British Sports Minister Helen Grant met a Bumbles delegation who presented her a Bumbles’ shirt. The Minister endorsed the event saying she will do whatever she can to make this dream real.

Nevertheless we need everyone’s help! Volunteers and sponsors still needed, get in touch if you are interested!

History in the Making

Tom Willson — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:11:14 +0000

This weekend sees the first ever Mixed Ability Rugby Union clash between two English teams as the newly formed Halifax Magpies host the Bumbles.

The Halifax Magpies who have been mentored and supported by the Bumbles during their development, become only the second side in Yorkshire and England to form an inclusive squad of players with and without disabilities playing contact Rugby Union. The two sides meet this weekend on Sunday 8th of December for a 1pm kick off at the Ovenden Park Ground (Keighley Road, HX28AR)

Wrap up well and come along and show your support!

The Match Report –

The first game between two mixed ability English sides was a really entertaining game with both sides showing the potential of the sport for all levels and abilities.

The Bumbles decked out in their Remember Us strip and the Magpies decked out in red made for a bright colourful spectacle for the spectators, and after a conduct talk to both teams kick off, and we were underway.

The Bumbles soon got the ball and the experience of playing together came through as the forwards drove into the Magpies who struggled under the pressure. The Bumbles forwards led by Kev, Mark, Lee, Rupert and Paul linked phase after phase ( 9 in all ) heading for the Magpies 22, then were stopped by a massive tackle on Si. The Bumbles won the resulting scrum and a set piece from the training ground paid off as the rampant number 8 Ryan Kirby picked and went from the back and with the pack driving him forward from the quick peel off it was a try Magpies 0-5 Bumbles.

The next period again say the Bumbles dominate this time through the backs, the forwards were holding the ball well allowing some great ball out to the stand in 10 Josh who stepped up to the roll magnificently. A quick ball down the line and a pop off the back from Si to the mighty Tigger who with no small degree of panache cut inside and sliced through a static Magpie defence and under the posts. Magpies 0-12 Bumbles.

At this point the Bumbles had a change over bringing in the subs, the Magpies rallied and pounded the Bumbles and scored some fantastic individual tries at half time the Bumbles were trailing 17-12.
After an inspiring team talk from the Bumbles President Dave Morris, fresh out of retirement for the game the second half proved what fantastic sport rugby is for all. Everyone was involved on the ball, supporting the player going forward and the facilitation was outstanding by both teams. Bumbles levelled the score through a diving try from Martino, only to drop behind again as the Magpies surged forward. 22-17. Then Daniel got the ball on the Magpies 5m and with the pack driving him home he planted the ball under a pile of bodies TRY 22-22!!!

With 5 mins on the clock the Magpies wanted their first win and smashed the Bumbles defence but failed to break through, a draw was imminent when out of nowhere a drop kick pushed them into the lead 25-22.

The scene was set for a mighty climax, I don’t know if the Bumbles had been inspired by watching the All Blacks win against Ireland or after all the games played they knew to play to the final whistle. They won the ball from the kick off. Seconds on the clock, Si urged the pack to Bulldog right to get field position and Darryl dropped into the pocket then a penalty to Bumbles!

The captain for the day Leon, back from injury stepped up and took on the responsibility of getting the draw. And as cool as you like stroked the ball through from 22 meters.

Final whistle DRAW 25-25

What a game, many thanks to Halifax for hosting the Bumbles and playing such a fantastic game.

On the Bumbles side man of the match goes to all the forwards, they were an believable with only 3 facilitators to play like that, linking phases, keeping possession and listening to the calls from the scrum half shows how far we have come. And for an opening game the Halifax number 2 was brilliant scoring 13 points.

Well done all!

Report by coach Si