Spoon Fundraisers
Learn more about the fundraising work organised by Wooden Spoon
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Regions
Scotland
Contact list for Scotland
Chairman
Charlie Bryden
Email: cibspoon@aol.com
Treasurer
Robin Finlayson
Tel: 0131 539 3105
Email: rfinlayson@longbow.co.uk
Scotland
Upcoming Events in Scotland
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| September 2010 | ||||
| Thu 2 | Evening Reception | Lulu Nightclub, Tigerlilly, George Street, Edinburgh | More |
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| October 2010 | ||||
| Fri 29 | Edinburgh Book Launch Dinner | Prestonfield House, Priestfield Road, Edinburgh | More |
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| November 2010 | ||||
| Thu 18 | Zulu Wars Lecture | Murrayfield Stadium | More |
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| January 2011 | ||||
| Fri 28 | Burns Supper | Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor, Grosvenor Street, Edinburgh | More |
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| February 2011 | ||||
| Fri 11 | Pre International Lunch - Scotland v Wales | Myreside | More |
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| Fri 25 | Pre International Lunch - Scotland v Ireland | Myreside | More |
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Project List
| Applicant organisation | Project name | Project classification | Date opened | Wooden Spoon's commitment |
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| Bobath Scotland | Therapy Suite | Buildings & Extensions | In Progress | £50,000 |
| Seagull Trust Cruises | Canal Barge | Transport | In Progress | £50,000 |
| Calum's Cabin | Garden play equipment | Playgrounds | In Progress | £20,000 |
| Camphill School | Well-Being Suite | Buildings & Extensions | In Progress | £50,000 |
| Pilrig Park School | ASD Classroom | Buildings & Extensions | 5 Mar 10 | £40,000 |
| Timber Kinder Garden Nursery | Garden Nursery | Buildings & Extensions | 5 Dec 09 | £30,000 |
| Our Kids Too | Playground equipment | Equipment and Activity Aids | 5 Dec 09 | £14,300 |
| Hopscotch | Activity Centre | Sports and Activity Areas | 15 Oct 09 | £15,000 |
| Scottish Spina Bifida Assn. | Scottish Spina Bifida Assn., Outdoor play area | Playgrounds | 14 Jul 09 | £40,000 |
| Columba 1400 | All-weather sports pitch | Sports and Activity Areas | 19 Jun 09 | £60,000 |
| Lochaber Hydrotherapy | Hydrotherapy Pool | Hydrotherapy Pools | 31 Jan 09 | £70,000 |
| Sense Scotland | Sensory Garden and Play Area | Sensory Gardens / Rooms | 14 Oct 08 | £30,000 |
| Children with Cancer and Leukaemia, Advice and Support for | Respite Cottage | Buildings & Extensions | 31 Jul 08 | £27,000 |
| Glasgow City Council Education Services (Hazelwood School) | Sensory Wall | Sensory Gardens / Rooms | 16 Jun 08 | £50,000 |
| Quarriers ( Re. Seafield School) | Indoor Sports Centre | Sports and Activity Areas | 25 Apr 08 | £65,000 |
| Dunedin School, | Conservatory extension on to-be-renovated building for special s | Buildings & Extensions | 14 Nov 07 | £70,000 |
| Daldorch House School | Sensory and Recreation Area | Sensory Gardens / Rooms | 21 Sep 07 | £80,000 |
| The New School | Classroom extension at special school | Buildings & Extensions | 25 May 07 | £35,000 |
| NCH Scotland (Re. Tayavalla Respite Home) | Tayavalla Respite Home, Extension | Buildings & Extensions | 10 May 07 | £45,000 |
| Seamab School | Sports Area and Assault Course | Sports and Activity Areas | 4 May 07 | £38,600 |
| Riding for Disabled, Edinburgh & Borders Region | Vaulting horse, horsebox and eq | Equipment and Activity Aids | 10 Feb 07 | £52,500 |
| Children 1st (Re. bfriends, ) | Fit-out Centre for socially disadvantaged children | Buildings & Extensions | 8 Feb 07 | £75,000 |
| Children 1st (Re. bfriends, ) | Minibus for socially disadvantaged children | Transport | 8 Feb 07 | £24,800 |
| Kaimes Special School Association | Fit-out new Library | Equipment and Activity Aids | 27 Jun 06 | £31,000 |
| Sick Kids Friends Foundation, Royal Hospital for Sick Children | Drop-in Centre | Buildings & Extensions | 20 May 06 | £50,000 |
| Scottish Society for Autism, | Gymnasium/Activity Centre | Sports and Activity Areas | 16 Sep 05 | £250,000 |
| Rudolph Steiner School, Camphill Community, | Extension and modification of Craft | Buildings & Extensions | 20 Jun 05 | £80,000 |
| East Park | Residential property for disabled children and youth | Buildings & Extensions | 10 Jun 05 | £50,000 |
| Yorkhill Children's Foundation, Royal Hospital for Sick Children | Parents' Suite | Buildings & Extensions | 19 Apr 05 | £50,000 |
| Friends of Midlothian's Children | Caravan | Transport | 9 Mar 05 | £35,000 |
| The Archie Foundation | New Aberdeen Children's Hospital, A&E play area | Playgrounds | 16 Jan 04 | £60,000 |
| Stanmore House School | Stanmore House School, Bungalow | Buildings & Extensions | 1 Mar 02 | £40,000 |
| Aberdeen Cyrenians | Aberdeen Cyrenians, Refurbishment | Buildings & Extensions | 1 May 01 | £21,000 |
| Borders General Hospital, | Borders General Hospital, Soft-play Therapy Suite | Soft Play / R&R Rooms | 1 Feb 00 | £25,000 |
| SENSE Scotland Family Resource Centre | SENSE Scotland Family Resource Centre, New bathroom facilities | Equipment and Activity Aids | 1 Jan 99 | £18,000 |
| Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh | Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Computer | Equipment and Activity Aids | 1 Jan 99 | £52,000 |
| The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Kirkstane House | The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Kirkstane House, Young Carers Scheme for Sc | Equipment and Activity Aids | 1 Jan 98 | £70,000 |
| Murrayfield | Murrayfield, Wheelchair Terrace and low-level bar counters | Sports and Activity Areas | 1 Jan 98 | £120,000 |
More information
The Scottish National Committee meets regularly in Edinburgh throughout the year under the Chairmanship of Charlie Bryden. Two further Local Committees provide active support in Aberdeen and Glasgow. Chairmen of those Committees sit on the Scottish National Committee and their contact details are noted below. Please do make contact with Charlie or any of these gentlemen if you are interested in supporting Spoon.
Glasgow Chairman:
David Young
Tel: 0141 229 0009
E: David.Young@scotsheridan.co.uk Aberdeen Chairman:
Howard Roper
Tel: 01330 833688
E: howardhroper@tiscali.co.uk
Glasgow Chairman:
David Young
Tel: 0141 229 0009
E: David.Young@scotsheridan.co.uk Aberdeen Chairman:
Howard Roper
Tel: 01330 833688
E: howardhroper@tiscali.co.uk
PROJECT SUPPORT IN SCOTLAND NOW TOPS £1.95 MILLION!
CURRENT PROJECTS (£210,000 currently under pledge)
The Scottish Spina Bifida Association - funding of a customised and inclusive play experience for all at the Association's new Family Support Centre and National Headquarters in Cumbernauld - £40k
Timber Kinder Garden Nursery, Aberdeen - contribution towards expansion of log cabin style children's nursery, catering for young children in the Seaton district, as part of The Aberdeen Community Regeneration Strategy - £30k.
Pilrig Park Special Needs School, Edinburgh - upgrading of facilities to provide classroom for pupils placed on the autistic spectrum - £40k
The Seagull Trust - new purpose built canal barge fully equipped and accessible for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people - £50k
Calum's Cabin -The Wooden Spoon Garden Area at Calum's Cabin on the Isle of Bute in the Firth of Clyde where children with cancer and their families can enjoy a week's holiday on Scotland's stunning west coast - £20k
Hopscotch Children's Charity -Activity Centre at Ardvulin Respite Centre on the Ardgour Penninsula,close to Fort William,where severely disadvantaged Scottish children between the ages of 7-11 years take part in a planned programme of educational and team building events - 15k
The Society of Friends of Camphill -Specialised Therapy Suite for children and young people at Camphill Estate,Timbermill, Aberdeen - £50k
For more projects, see the Scotland section on the Projects History page