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Honorary President Willie John McBride MBE and Dr. Jack W Kyle OBE
Chairman Peter Wood
Tel: 07799 711914
Email: peterwood444@btinternet.com
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20 Oct 09
In spite of a tough financial year, Ulster Spoon has come up trumps again with a sell-out dinner to benefit the charity for over 300 people.
Events in your Region
June 2010
Wed 2 Willie-John McBride 70th Birthday Long Lunch Belfast
October 2010
Thu 21 Ulster Dinner Culloden Hotel, Belfast
Regional Secretary:
Jimmy Burns
2 Strangford Avenue
Killyleagh
Co Down BT309UJ
Tel: 02844 821672

Regional Treasurer:
John Henry
56 Strangford Heights
Newtownards
Co Down BT233ND
Tel: 02891 811460

 
Hal Burnison Tel: 02890 798113
 
Ronnie Duncan  Tel: 02890 701570
 
Tom Lyttle Tel: 028 282 728 97
 
George Nelson Tel: 02890 489536


Peter Wood Tel: 07799 711914

Michael Whitely: 02890 423375 
 
History of Wooden Spoon in Ulster - Established in 1995

The first office bearers in Ulster were Campbell Keatings as Chairman, Roy Rennix as Treasurer and Jimmy Burns as Secretary, who helped to build a solid foundation for the Region. The first project received a contribution of £2900 but the contributions have grown quickly over the years with the Cedar Foundation receiving £120K in 2009.

Allen Gibson and John Henry then took over as Chairman and Treasurer respectively. Allen retired from the post in 2009, and Peter Wood took over, but hopefully the Committee remains a small but efficient unit, with Jimmy still remaining as Honorary Secretary. Fundraising events over the years have varied from yacht days to horseracing events and film premieres.

In addition the Annual Dinner is now a regular event in the social calendar for many and over the years our Speakers have included many Rugby personalities as well as local and national entertainers.

Over the last two years highlights have included a Lunch to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Ireland's first Grand Slam in 1948 and then at our most recent Dinner we were privileged to have the four Ulster Members of the 2009 Ireland Team in attendance.

Support from Rugby Football Clubs

The Region receives great support from the joint Honorary Presidents, two great Irish and Lions players, Dr Jack Kyle OBE and Willie-John McBride MBE. Both dedicate a large amount of time to the Charity, for which we are very grateful.  In addition many Rugby clubs such as Armagh, Dromore, Malone, Carrick and Donaghadee have raised funds for Spoon. Regular supporters also include the Perennials RFC who run a popular race day at Down Royal Racecourse. In addition, we have recently been recognised as a Nominated Charity by Ulster Rugby and are very grateful for their  cooperation with our fundraising to date.

Ulster Yacht Squadron

We are very grateful to our member Colin Anderson whose firm has organised several prestigious events on Strangford Lough, resulting in significant fundraising for Spoon. 
 
Graham Hunter

Graham Hunter and several friends from the North-West of the province assisted us greatly with 3 successive Golf Days at Ballyliffin Golf Club in Donegal. These helped to make a significant contribution to the Cedar Foundation project.

Michael Boyd

Michael ran the Marathon de Sables in 2008 and raised £13k for Spoon- a magnificent achievement!

How we spend donations in Ulster

All this great fundraising has led to some significant project fundings, which we list below. During these difficult economic times, let us hope that we can continue the momentum and continue to assist disadvantaged children and young people throughout the province. It will not be for lack of trying!

 

 Previous Projects
 1997 Oakwood Special School - toy lending library.

 £2,900

 1998 Mitchell House Special School - covered walkway to new nursery.

£17,000

 2000 Greenwood Special School - playground and equipment.

  £27,000

 2001 Ulster Action for Children in Conflict - training at sea for disadvantaged children.

 £20,000

 2003 Glebe House Strangford - juvenile respite unit spoon cottage erected.

 £33,300

 2004 I.R.F.U Ravenhill Rugby Grounds - assistance with wheelchair terrace.

 £5,000

 2006 Armagh: Longstone School Riding for the Disabled -  refurbishment and extension to
 clubhouse facilities.

 £29,000

 2006 Armagh: Oaklands Respite and Assessment Unit - refurbishment and extension to
 building.

 £20,100

 2006 Armagh: Ards Hospital - Childrens I.T. assessment area at occupational  therapy centre

 £22,100

 2006 Strabane: Knockavoe School & Resource Centre

 £41,200

 2006 Downpatrick: Knockevin Special School: Upgrading of play area

 £22,200

 2008 Cedar Foundation- Refurbishment of derelict premises in Londonderry to provide new North West Regional Centre   £120,000
 2009 Torbank Special School Dundonald - building a children and family support centre

 £100,000

 Thirteen Projects Supported Throughout Ulster  £459,800
 


  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


  


 

Other News
20 Oct 09 Ulster Spoon Sells Out Rugby Dinner!
17 Feb 09 Ulster Celebrate with Wooden Spoon
10 Jul 08 Ulster Celebrate Grand Slam for Spoon
04 Mar 08 Royal Patron opens Spoon’s flagship National project in Dublin
04 Nov 07 Ulster Ends the Summer at the Races!
09 Aug 07 Ulster Golf Day Starts Cloudy But Ends Sunny!
18 Jun 07 Three More Projects Open North of the Border!
01 Jun 07 Ulster Spoon Benefits from Two Events in May!
05 Dec 06 Ulster Spoon Buys Playground at Knockavoe School
24 Nov 06 Ulster Book Launch Dinner
12 Sep 06 No. 1 Wooden Spoon Yacht Squadron of Ulster
07 Jul 06 Hole in one at Ulster Regional Golf Day
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