John Beattie, who played for Scotland and the Lions but is increasingly well known for his Saturday morning hour on Radio Scotland and other programmes for the BBC, hosted the evening with his usual presence and deft touch. Phil Bennett, legendary Llannelli, Wales and Lions stand-off, returning to Scotland with the disappointment of events at Murrayfield the previous Saturday fresh in his mind, provided the early entertainment with a gentle reminder of what the game is all about. He was followed by actor Tom Urie taking the room by storm with his guitar.

Willie Allan, a teacher from Buckie better known until the Dinner for his speaking skills, put in an outstanding performance in the Auction - an effective 'riot' - which won't be forgotten by anyone who was there. Fred MacAulay had the unenviable task of following all that had gone before him but rose to the challenge in fine form.  Spoon Scottish Regional Committee has events running throughout the year organised by Representative Committees in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and the Borders-in recent years they have collectively raised more than £150,000 pa which is matched £ for £ by the National Committee, a task that is becoming increasingly difficult thanks to the generosity of 'Spoon' supporters North of the border. Monies raised in Scotland are spent locally.

Cheques for two current projects supported by Spoon Glasgow were handed over at the Dinner - £80,000 to Daldorch in Ayrshire for their leisure and recreation meadow and £70,000 to the Lochaber HTP Trust in Fort William who are building a new hydrotherapy pool. The Dinner exceeded all expectations raising a staggering £90,000, reflecting the generous support for The Spoon Dinner in Glasgow and exceptional (and appropriately kind) performances by those entertaining the gathering on the night.