On this important and historic weekend we wish to acknowledge the following for their generosity and wholehearted support of Wharfedale RUFC. Without this, our Club could not possibly be the thriving community which we are.
If you are interested in Sponsorship or would like to know more about what the Sponsors do, please contact Tim Lockett or Philip Eddleston, Honorary Secretary.
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We grasp at thin air to find words that capture the character of Michael Harrison. Doubtless we will all try and find those elusive expressions to show our admiration for a truly remarkable man whose life sadly ended earlier this week at the age of 77. Whilst we try and turn our attention to other things our minds return to a state of deep sadness, such was the impact of Michael’s character on all of us. The tragic passing is something that our minds can barely comprehend. The wider rugby world is also in grief.
“Clarty” was and is an …
As a result of increasing production costs and a reducing take up of paper programmes, the Club has decided to move to a digital programme in line with a number of other clubs. The benefits of this will include a cost saving, improved environmental footprint, more accurate team information, flexibility in the amount of editorial content and access to the programme even if you can’t get to the fixture! Team information will also be posted at the entry gate, around the ground and in the clubhouse on first team matchdays.
Please keep an eye out for the programme appearing on …
Following on from earlier success this year where Bob Kendall was named ‘best-dressed crier’ at a national competition held at Halifax, Wharfedale RUFC have appointed Bob as their ‘Club Crier’ in what is believed to be rugby union’s first recognised, Town Crier.
Bob who is Grassington’s Town Crier and helps out at the Avenue on 1st team match days, will officially proclaim Wharfedale’s 100th anniversary and the start of the new season, at the club’s home league game on 9 September against Rotherham, 2pm kick off.
Bob practising ahead of the start of the league season.
Following a …
Details of match admission and membership for the new season are now available near the top of this page and also via this link https://www.wharfedalerufc.co.uk/admission-membership/…
