BEE UNIQUE

A Heart-Led Charity, Run Entirely by Volunteers

We take no expenses and have no paid roles. Every hour we give is donated with love to support the SEN (Special Educational Needs) community.

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  • SAVE THE DATE – KESWICK GAMES 2025

    ๐ŸŒŸ SAVE THE DATE – SUNDAY 17TH AUGUST 2025

    ๐Ÿ BEE UNIQUE are delighted to support the ‘KESWICK GAMES’ Family Fun Day organised by Keswick Town Council by bringing along an inflatable play area and activities for added fun.

    ๐Ÿ“Fitz Park, Keswick

    โžฐ๏ธ A fun day starting from 11am – 4pm where you can all take part in traditional games.โžฐ๏ธ

    ๐Ÿง’FREE sporting events for the children

    ๐Ÿ— BBQ at the Keswick Cricket Club

    ๐ŸŒŸEach team are able to compete in 6 events :-๐ŸŒŸ

    ๐Ÿฅš Egg and Spoon
    ๐Ÿฆต 3 Legged relay
    ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ 600 metre relay
    โš™๏ธ Obstacle Course
    ๐Ÿ’ฆ Wet Wellie Relay
    ๐Ÿชข Tug of War

    ๐Ÿช™ For a chance to take part as a team in the Keswick Games and a chance to win a team prize of ยฃ100. Sign up with your friends and families (team of 6) to take part in the Keswick Games by emailing your entries to events@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk ๐Ÿช™

    ๐ŸŒŸ No booking required to enjoy the day, just turn up and enjoy an annual event for ALL! ๐ŸŒŸ

    ๐Ÿ”ถ๏ธ For further information, please contact Keswick Town Council via email or messenger.

    โค๏ธ EVERYONE IS WELCOME – COME ALONG AND ENJOY THE NEW COMMUNITY EVENT Keswick Town Council Events

  • BEE UNIQUE FC – JULY 2025 UPDATE

    โšฝ๏ธ Congratulations to BEE UNIQUE FC on being highly commended for Campaign or Initiative of the Year at the inaugural Sports Awards!

    ๐Ÿ† The Sported Awards held in London in June 2025 highlighted the vital role that local groups hold on transforming lives and strengthening communities.

    ๐Ÿ’š Regional Delivery Officer – North West UK; Mark said “Your innovative and impactful campaign has truly stood out, inspiring positive change in the community. We celebrate your remarkable achievement and dedication to advancing sports!โ€

    โค๏ธ BEE UNIQUE would like to say a big well done to all the nominees, winners and to “Nurturing Foundations” for winning the category!

    ๐Ÿ’› BEE UNIQUE FC Co-Founder & Coach Martin said “This was such a lovely surprise for us to receive this! Myself & Coaches Dave Parsons, Simon Walsh & Charlotte Jackson Wainwright donate our time every week to train Under 16’s, Under 12’s and Under 8’s in a non rigid environment tailored to suit all abilities. It’s been an absolute pleasure getting to know all our BEE UNIQUE FC players, seeing them all grow from strength to strength. We are all super proud of each and everyone of our players! Keep being your awesome selves!”

  • SUPERSTARS JULY 2025

    SUPERSTARS JULY 2025

    ๐Ÿ’ƒ BEE UNIQUE Superstars enjoying another training session with lots of fun, laughter while learning new skills.

    ๐Ÿ’› Would you like to be part of a fun and friendly inclusive music & dance group based in WORKINGTON tailored to all ages and abilities?

    ๐Ÿ’“ With coaching provided by friendly, professional and understanding award winning coaches – KATY WINTER & GEORGIA BERESFORD – SMITH who have a vast amount of experience in the dance industry, will teach you dance, music & drama in a fun, patient and interactive way.

    ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ The sessions are inclusive and held every Wednesday with a block booking monthly of only ยฃ8 (ยฃ2 per week)

    ๐ŸŒ‡ Venue: Seaton Village Hall, Workington, CA14 1PL

    ๐Ÿ’› There will be two categorised sessions to suit all abilities.

    โ™ฅ๏ธ Session 1 – BEE UNIQUE Superstar Starters Dance Group

    โฐ๏ธ 4:30pm – 5:30pm

    This Session is for participants of all ages and abilities to learn new routines through dance, music, drama and games to build and grow confidence to move up to the Superstar Performers Dance Class.๐Ÿ’ƒ

    โ™ฅ๏ธ Session 2 – BEE UNIQUE Superstar ‘Performers’ Dance Group

    โฐ๏ธ 5.30pm – 6:30pm

    This session is catered for BEE UNIQUE Superstars who would like to learn dance routines to take part in future on stage performances. Suitable from age 4 upwards ๐Ÿ’ƒ

    ๐Ÿงก The sessions are run in a comfortable spacious hall. ๐Ÿงก

    ๐Ÿ’š Parents and Carers are to required stay โค๏ธ

    ๐Ÿ’ซ You do not need an official diagnosis to attend BEE UNIQUE activities.๐Ÿ’ซ

    โ™ฅ๏ธ BEE UNIQUE Coach Katy said “So pleased with the way the new class set ups are working out. (Younger group)โ€ฆ we are getting so much more from the kids this wayโ€ฆ.EVERY super star now engaging well and doing their best. Miss Georgia and I are super proud of you all tonightโญ So much better for the little ones too with less distractions and a full hour for themselves to focus.๐Ÿ˜

    Second class (older group) (Plus solo kids) today was designed to be a little more of a challenge for these kidsโ€ฆ for them try a bit of drama in a calmer space .. little more to think about but they all engaged so well and seemed to enjoy the different dynamic today. Thank you to Miss Georgia for a wonderful drama game of “guess what I am” Great job everyone โค๏ธ
    Keep shining bright โค๏ธ Brilliant work from everyone”

    ๐Ÿ’™ To book on the session, please select the link below โฌ‡๏ธโฌ‡๏ธ

    https://bookwhen.com/beeunique

  • BEE UNIQUE FC – COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025

    ๐Ÿ† BEE UNIQUE FC COACH OF THE YEAR goes to our very own Co-Founder, Coach & SEND Parent – MARTIN MCCARRON

    โค๏ธ All at BEE UNIQUE would like to say a massive well done to Martin McCarron – whose outstanding contributions to BEE UNIQUE FC have made such a difference to the SEND community. Martin volunteers his time coaching on a weekly basis, organising stadium tours, autism awareness days with BEE UNIQUE FC players having the opportunity to be flag barers, mascots, playing a game during half time, meeting the players who have worn BEE UNIQUE FC ear defenders to raise much needed Autism Awareness and promote pan disability football team. All of BEE UNIQUE FC are super excited to attend our next venture.. Liverpool FC.

    ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ Martin McCarron said “Thank you so much for nominating me, I am humbled and delighted that I have won this award on behalf of BEE UNIQUE FC. An award shared with my fellow coaches and BEE UNIQUE FC players. BEE UNIQUE FC would not be possible with the amazing coaches we have – Dave Parsons (Co-Founder of BEE UNIQUE,), Simon Walsh, Charlotte Jackson Wainwright and Volunteer Michael Saunders who donate and dedicate their free time on a weekly basis. We are a great team, full of support for one another teaching children in a non rigid comfortable environment.

    ๐ŸŒŸ Football has always been my passion and even more so, promoting pan disability football and raising much needed autism awareness along the way.

    โค๏ธ We have watched our amazing BEE UNIQUE FC players grow from strength to strength. We are super proud of each and every one of our players.

    ๐Ÿคฉ The greatest reward for us is providing a platform and opportunity for the children to be able to show off their amazing skills and abilities, playing a sport that they love and simply being themselves.

    ๐Ÿงก We as coaches are honoured to be part of the children’s journey and to each and everyone of our amazing BEE UNIQUE FC Players – keep being your awesome selves!

    ๐Ÿ’™ Thank you all for supporting BEE UNIQUE ๐Ÿ’™

  • Whitehaven Marras and Arras fundraising appreciation

    ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ APPRECIATION POST๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ

    ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ NICK TWINN – Whitehaven Marras and Arras ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ

    ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ BEE UNIQUE would like to deeply thank WHITEHAVEN MARRAS and ARRAS for fundraising in aid of BEE UNIQUE at Whitehaven Rugby Union Club ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ

    ๐Ÿ† Big shout out to Workington DartsOrganisation for supporting the event and for winning the Jam Cup! ๐Ÿ†

    โค๏ธ Nick Twinn said “Fantastic day at Whitehaven RUFC raising money for a great local charity – BEE UNIQUE and we are delighted we raised ยฃ1,118. Great day for banter, drinks๐Ÿบ and darts ๐ŸŽฏ. This is our second year running raising for BEE UNIQUE! A well deserved charity who make an outstanding contribution to the local community run voluntarily. โค๏ธ

    โค๏ธ BEE UNIQUE deeply appreciate your support and are delighted that you have raised an incredible amount for the charity. THANK YOU for making a difference! Every single penny raised goes straight to the charity to support with subsidising exclusive activities for families. โค๏ธ

    ๐Ÿงก It is with kindness like this, BEE UNIQUE are able to continue to do what we do. ๐Ÿงก

  • UTILITY WAREHOUSE CONNECTORS

    ๐ŸŒŸ BEE UNIQUE Families to save money on monthly BILLS

    ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ Utility Warehouse has partnered with BEE UNIQUE through the Utility Warehouse Connectors initiative. Utility Warehouse (UW) helps people cut costs by combining essential services like energy, broadband, mobile, and insurance – all into one easy monthly bill!

    โœจ๏ธ HERES HOW IT WORKS:

    ๐Ÿ’— Every time someone switches their services using BEE UNIQUE link with the potential of BEE UNIQUE receiving up to ยฃ150, with you saving money too!

    ๐Ÿ’ธThere’s absolutely no pressure to switch. It starts with a quick, friendly chat to explore if UW can help you reduce your bills (many are saving hundreds a year).

    ๐Ÿ“ฑScan the QR code to register and representatives Emma and Jay will be in contact with you to discuss your potential savings. Options for a CASH BACK CARD to use on every day shopping to save even further on your bills!

    โค๏ธ Thank you for helping us continue delivering compassionate care and support to local people and families when they need it most – every referral makes a real difference!

  • ACTIVITIES – SUMMER TERM 2025

    ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ BEE UNIQUE have organised 241 activities between Friday 19th July – Tuesday 2nd September 2025 so far!!! with more activities yet to upload!

    โ™ฅ๏ธ Activities are heavily subsidised by BEE UNIQUE with remaining payments via PayPal, if you have any issues / queries or would like to pay by an alternative method, please directly message the page or email beeuniquecharity@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ง

    ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ We run BEE UNIQUE completely voluntarily around our own professions and around our SEND children with no expenses ever taken to support as many SEN Families as possible. We have incredible volunteer representatives who also donate their free time to support us with providing services in your area. Every single penny raised goes straight into the charity with no expenses ever taken.

    ๐ŸŒž We hope you all have a wonderful SUMMER TERM and hope you all enjoy the SEND activities BEE UNIQUE have organised – you do not not need an official diagnosis and siblings are welcome too!

    ๐Ÿ’• Thank you to all for supporting BEE UNIQUE ๐Ÿ’•

  • ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŒˆ JULY 2025 – Appreciation post

    ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŒˆ JULY 2025 – Appreciation post

    ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŒˆ BEE UNIQUE and EAT STREET CUMBRIA enjoyed an amazing weekend of flavour-packed, bouncy family fun by the sea! ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŒˆ

    ๐Ÿฉท With BEE UNIQUE’s inflatable park, glitzy faces, football tournament and a colour run! And EAT STREET CUMBRIA’s incredible food vendors serving up mouthwatering street eats, a handful of artisan stalls, live music and drinks!

    ๐Ÿ’™ This event at St Bees was all about good food, great music, inflatable fun and local community spirit!

    ๐Ÿฅฐ Without everyone’s invaluable help and support, the event wouldnโ€™t have been the success that it was, so thank you so much everyone!

    ๐Ÿ’œ BEE UNIQUE Co-Founders Nadia & Dave Parsons & Natalie & Martin McCarron would like to extend our appreciation and say a massive thank you to our wonderful volunteers who donate their free time to support and help us set up, run the day and pack everything away. Alot of effort and work goes into these events with volunteering our free time; a full shift of 12 hours a day. What a fab team we have! Thank you so much for making a difference and helping us raise funds for the charity.

    โœจ๏ธ Nancy Wordsworth Ashforth
    โœจ๏ธ Jonathan Ashforth
    โœจ๏ธ Joseph Ashforth
    โœจ๏ธ Angela Fitzsimmons
    โœจ๏ธ Tina Pettitt-Gate
    โœจ๏ธ Linda Ashforth
    โœจ๏ธ Amelia Ashforth
    โœจ๏ธ Gavin Joseph Redden
    โœจ๏ธ Jennifer Grisedale
    โœจ๏ธ Catherine Gilley
    โœจ๏ธ Cate Jackson
    โœจ๏ธ Charlotte Wainwright Jackson
    โœจ๏ธ Rebecca James
    โœจ๏ธ Matt James
    โœจ๏ธ Simon Walsh

    And to ALL for coming along and supporting a wonderful community event.

    BIG THANK YOU to AMMENTUM & KELTBRAY for supporting BEE UNIQUE FC & THE FAMILY COLOUR RUN ACTIVITY.

  • ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ BEE UNIQUE FC PAN DISABILITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT JULY 2025

    ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ BEE UNIQUE FC PAN DISABILITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT JULY 2025

    ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ BEE UNIQUE FC were delighted to have organised a Pan Disability Tournament on the day of the Eat Street Cumbria Event at ST BEES with Under 8s kick starting the day utilising our first usage of BEE UNIQUES NEW INFLATABLE FOOTBALL PITCH! Supported by Keltbray ๐Ÿ’• with playing Little 3 Vs 3 and 4 Vs 4 games, giving the little ones their very first taste of a match day experience! WOW! Each and everyone of our little kickers were absolutely fantastic! Humbling to see all the children smiling and interacting!

    โšฝ๏ธ Followed by BEE UNIQUE FC, Workington Falcons and Whitehaven Amateurs Under 12’s playing a round robin of games! Amazing efforts from all teams! With fantastic goals and saves made along the way! Well done to each and every one of you!

    โšฝ๏ธ With the last tournament of the day with BEE UNIQUE FC, Whitehaven Amateurs, Alliance FC Palace and Dortmund Under 16’s. With competitive fixtures played by all the teams! You all played absolutely amazing!

    ๐Ÿ† BEE UNIQUE were delighted to gift each player a Medal and a Club Trophy. Thank you so much to Keltbray for supporting and our mission! Your contributions to BEE UNIQUE have made a difference to the SEND community.

    ๐Ÿ“ฃ Big shout out to the young referee FRED who was absolutely fantastic on the day! And to Michael Rowell for allowing us to use the grounds & facilities.

    โค๏ธ Thank you to each and everyone of you for all your support and teams coming together to give all players an all round great football experience.

    ๐Ÿ’œ A massive shout out to our BEE UNIQUE FC Coaches who donate their free time every week to coach children in a non-rigid environment tailoring to children’s abilities. Sessions are held every Wednesday 5.30pm – 6:30pm at Whitehaven Rugby Union Club.

  • BEE UNIQUE FC attend Whitehaven Amateurs Football Festival

    BEE UNIQUE FC attend Whitehaven Amateurs Football Festival

    โšฝ BEE UNIQUE FC Under 12s took part in the Whitehaven Amateurs Football Festival. BEE UNIQUE are super proud to have had TWO TEAMS at this event. โšฝ

    ๐Ÿ†Our incredible players were honoured to have received a participation trophy to proudly display. ๐Ÿ†

    ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ BEE UNIQUE Coaches Simon Walsh & Martin McCarron said “Great performances all round in the heat! โ˜€๏ธ Some of our new players had the opportunity to experience playing their first tournament! And one of our teams were predominantly all girls and it’s great to see more girls taking part in the Pan Disability Football. We are super proud of all our players who come week in and week out to train. We are super proud of how far BEE UNIQUE FC has came on in the short time of two years and seeing the children’s progression & confidence going from strength to strength. A big shout out to all the other teams who took part and thank you to Whitehaven Amateurs for hosting a great community event. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ

    โšฝ BEE UNIQUE FC Under 16s, Under 12s & Under 8s will be playing at St Bees on the 12th July. Details to follow in due course. โšฝ

    ๐Ÿ† WELL DONE BEE UNIQUE FC, Keep smashing your goals and being your awesome selves that you all are!๐Ÿ†