Spoon Challenges
Learn more about the major Challenge events Wooden Spoon has organised for the coming season
Regions
Dorset
Contact list for Dorset
Dorset
Upcoming Events in Dorset
| Date | Event | Venue |
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Project List
| Applicant organisation | Project name | Project classification | Date opened | Wooden Spoon's commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernheath Play Association | Play Store | Buildings & Extensions | 13 Apr 11 | £7,000 |
| The Wessex Autistic Society (re. Portfield School) | Hydrotherapy Pool extension | Hydrotherapy Pools | 31 Jan 08 | £80,000 |
| Fernheath Play Association | Sensory Room and Quiet Room extension | Sensory Gardens / Rooms | 16 Jan 08 | £94,600 |
| The Philip Green Memorial School | Renovation of stables buildings and courtyard | Buildings & Extensions | 3 Nov 04 | £50,000 |
| The Philip Green Memorial School | Independent Life Skills Area | Equipment and Activity Aids | 3 Nov 04 | £50,000 |
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History
Dorset & Wiltshire formed as a new region in 2003 and assembled an excellent Committee of very enthusiastic people based in the Ferndown area of the region. The Committee will be looking to add new Members and helpers from other parts of the region in the future. The Committee quickly identified its first project, 'The Wooden Spoon Therapy Pool' at Portfield School for Autistic Children. The commitment to raise £80,000 and the success of the first event got the region off to an excellent start.
The inaugural event in October 2003 was a lunch attended by over 200 supporters to mark the launch of the Rugby World Cup. The enthusiastic audience took part in 'Kings & Queens' a 'Guess the finalists and score for the World Cup Final' and an auction. A goodwill message from the Honorary President Richard Hill MBE was read out and suitably inspired and refreshed, guests contributed generously towards net proceeds in excess of £14,000.
2009 Dorset and Wiltshire Committee
The Dorset and Wiltshire Committee has made a few changes at the start of 2009 with Spoon stalwart, Richard Erven taking over as Chair for the second time and several volunteers taking on new roles. The Committee comprises the following:
Richard Erven (Chairman) Robin Haycock
David Gullick Anne Farge
Derek Silk Juliette Butler (Secretary)
Stuart King (Treasurer)