At the last Kilnsey show Ian Nichols, his son and grand daughter spent the day selling jumbo hot dogs to raise funds for Wharfedale RUFC showing that as much as they love the game,they want to put a bit back. Three cheers to the Nichol Family.

On another matter, our much harrassed coaches juggling fit and injured players have had the added problem of kit laundry weekly. It is solved for this season but we are looking for volunteers next season to under take delivering the kit to Skipton Express Laundry and returning it to the club on a monthly 

Dear all at Wharfedale RUFC

Yorkshire Air Ambulance would like to say a heartfelt thank you for your kind donation of £2000.00 raised at your Boxing Day event.

Your repeated donations really are life savers. They help us reach our patients quickly, and aid rapid intervention, which can be critical. On average, our crews are on scene within 20 minutes. We help people like Stephen Curran from North Yorkshire, who suffered a heart attack when cycling from Birkin to Gateforth: 

“I just want to express my sincere thanks to the air ambulance crew on the day. Their speed of response …

The programme for tomorrow’s home match against Preston Grasshoppers is available at https://www.wharfedalerufc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PRESTON-GRASSHOPPERS-PROGRAMME.pdf…

Thank you to Charlie Hodgson and his coaching team from Sedbergh Courses who spent two days at Wharfedale passing on their skills and knowledge to over 60 of our young players.

Special mention to the trophy winners for their determination, growth, effort and skills: Isla McFall, Tom Butcher, Harry Calvert and Lily Peel. Top effort by all the players involved.

A huge thank you to our dedicated mini and junior coaches who gave up their Wednesday night to attend a coaches development session. It was a great turn out for a kicking master class from Charlie Hodgson (former England and British & Irish Lion) and Sedbergh Courses including fun training ideas and match scenarios.