Bath Rugby Foundation and Bath Rugby spread festive joy at the Bath's Royal United Hospitals

Youngsters taking part in a Bath Rugby Foundation programme have teamed up with Bath Rugby stars to put smiles on the faces of children stuck in hospital this Christmas.

The group of teenagers who are taking part in the National Citizenship Service programme set up a Christmas toy collection for children who are spending the festive period in Bath’s RUH.

They had some extra help from Bath Rugby’s players and coaches in handing over the gifts in the Children’s Ward after Bath Rugby Foundation linked up with the Forever Friends Appeal, the RUH’s official charity.

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Bath Rugby players and coaches played the role of Santa’s elves and handed over the presents at the RUH.

Bath Rugby players and coaches played the role of Santa’s elves and handed over the presents at the RUH. Credit: Bath Rugby Foundation