WORKINGTON Town has raised more than £4,500 for autism charity Bee Unique after a special match last month.

The club raised £4650 for the special day that was held when Workington Town played Dewsbury Rams at Derwent Park on August,21.

Martin McCarron from Bee Unique said: "We would like to place on record a huge thank you to Workington Town Rugby League Football Club who chose the match against Dewsbury Rams to be a charity match raising money for Bee Unique.

"The day was amazing from the moment the gates opened until the last drink was served

Families and supporters were kept entertained throughout with, junior rugby games, crazy golf, bouncy castle, live music and Inflatable dart board as well as with the match itself. 

Mr Mccarron said: "Bee Unique would like to say a huge thanks to the Bee Unique volunteers, Tina Pettitt, Taylor Mccarron, Rebecca Raby, Matt James and their son Thomas who supported the founders by manning the activities and to William Cunningham who was the official mascot for the day!

"Bee Unique deeply appreciate your support and that of the fanbase who contributed to such an impressive total."

The special limited availability shirt was designed by Lacie-Mae to support Bee Unique and her brother who was diagnosed with Autism earlier this year.