The only GRFU-affiliated 7s club in the county of Gloucestershire, 7 Bamboos RFC, has joined forces with Wooden Spoon, one of the biggest children's charity in the country.  

Wooden Spoon is a charity that changes children’s lives through the power of rugby. Each year they fund around 70 projects, from community programmes and specialist playgrounds to medical treatment centres and sensory rooms. Since 1983, Wooden Spoon has distributed over £26 million to more than 700 projects, helping more than a million children.

It feels a bit like a home tournament as the Bamboos team returns to their training facilities at the stunning Shaftesbury Park to compete at the Godfathers Rugby Charity Touch tournament this Saturday. 

WE NEED YOUR OLD BOOTS!

Do you have a pair of rugby boots or any other rugby equipment which is still in good shape but not used anymore? If so, please get in touch.

We are collecting boots, balls, shirts and other equipment for the Bula Boots charity in Fiji. All equipment will be shipped from the UK to Fiji, to support the less privileged next generation of 7s players.

Just message us to arrange a collection or delivery. We will cover the costs for postage.

Thank you so much for your help!

About Bula Boots

Bula Boots was set up in 2018 to help provide rugby equipment to those in need out in Fiji. Inspired by the way Fijians play the game we thought it was time to give back to the island and encourage the development of the sport that provided us with so much enjoyment over the years.

The charity has been set up in the UK with the help of Ben Ryan, who coached Fiji to Olympic Gold in 2016 as well as winning the HSBC World Series with the team on two occasions.  Former Fiji 7s Team Manager, Rob Kauvesi, has then kindly agreed to help distribute the kit to those villages most in need.

Initially, the boots and other items will be sent to the Serua Province, which is one of the 14 provinces in Fiji. Their rugby team plays in Fiji’s B division competition and they also have 10 clubs participating in their local club competition, with the majority of them being village teams.

Then, hopefully, once the scheme becomes more popular we will be able to expand into other areas of the country as well.

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WE NEED YOUR OLD BOOTS!

Do you have a pair of rugby boots or any other rugby equipment which is still in good shape but not used anymore? If so, please get in touch.

We are collecting boots, balls, shirts and other equipment for the Bula Boots charity in Fiji. All equipment will be shipped from the UK to Fiji, to support the less privileged next generation of 7s players.

Just message us to arrange a collection. Thank you so much for your help!

7 Bamboos Rugby proudly supports the Gloucester Rugby Community Charity.

Gloucester Rugby Community Charity

The Gloucester Rugby Community Charity enhances the lives of young people through sport, with a particular focus on those with social and other disadvantages. Utilising the relationship with Gloucester Rugby, the charity is a force for positive change for the citizens of Gloucestershire and beyond, reaching people at key times in their lives to make a positive impact.

Funded through donations, sponsorship, and fundraising, the Charity provides opportunities for organisations and individuals to fulfill their community, charity and volunteering objectives. 

Where does the money go?

The Charity works in over 150 schools, 50 local clubs and community groups reaching over 12,000 young people, 2500 disadvantaged young people through educational activities, and 400 people with disabilities and health issues within Gloucestershire.

All money raised will be put back into local community projects run across Gloucestershire including our women and girls rugby programme, Gloucester Wheelchair Rugby Team, Mixed Ability Rugby, Walking Rugby and our Educational programmes.

Support the Gloucester Rugby Community Charity by visiting our MyDonate page

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Gloucester Rugby Community Charity | Website

From the 1st of February to the 2nd of March, 7 Bamboos Rugby raises money for the great Gloucester Rugby Community Charity as part of an exciting 30:30 challenge. The challenge encourages 30 companies to raise £1000 each in 30 days. 

It will be an exciting and challenging mission to get a grand together, but we will try hard to succeed and want to encourage you to take part. With your donation, you are not only supporting a fantastic cause, but you also get the chance to win great prizes. 

We give away 5x2 tickets for the Anglo-Welsh Final on the 18th March at Kingsholm as well as merchandise from our Spreadshirt Online Shop for the lucky winners.

If you donate as a business, you also could get a free entry for your team to our Hartpury Corporate Challenge Cup on 19th July.

The Gloucester Rugby Community Charity enhances the lives of young people through sport, with a focus on those with social and other disadvantages. 

The Charity works in over 150 schools, 50 local clubs and community groups reaching over 12,000 young people, 2500 disadvantaged young people through educational activities, and 400 people with disabilities and health issues within Gloucestershire. 

For more information about the 30:30 Challenge and to get involved click here.

Many thanks for your generous donation.

 Gloucester Rugby Community Charity | Website

Our new charity partner Wooden Spoon are renowned for their spectacular events to raise awareness and money in order to positively transform the lives of children and young people with a disability. 

Do you have a pair of old boots or any other rugby equipment which you don't need anymore? Please don't bin it. We are collecting rugby equipment which is still in good shape for less privileged children from Fiji.

The Wooden Spoon veterans’ rugby team has recorded a moving rendition of The Green Fields of France, the noted anti-war song, as a Christmas charity single.