Given the economic conditions that prevail at this time it is a testament to the high esteem with which the work of the Wooden Spoon is held that 350 guests attended the annual dinner at The Culloden Hotel on Thurday 21st October 2010. Guests included Willie John McBride and the guest speaker was Derek Bevan.
By all accounts the speach by Derek a famous rugby referee was fantastic!
The Wooden Spoon is Rugby’s charity supporting disadvantaged children and young people. In the UK, one child in every hundred suffers from a lifelong disability that will profoundly affect his or her ability to lead a full and happy life. More than 3.5 million young people grow up in low income households or live in an environment where they are subjected to poverty of aspiration.
Speaking to our reporter their Honorary President Willie John McBride MBE said, “We are very greatful for the support and loyalty of those that support the Wooden Spoon, considering the present economic conditions. We had a marvelous evening of entertainment and fun, and are ever grateful for the generosity of our supporters. Wooden Spoon is a charity with no overheads in Ulster, completely voluntary and all money raised stays in Ulster supporting mentally handicapped and disadvantaged children.”
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Wooden Spoon Website – Click Here –
Contact: Peter Wood, Chairman, Ulster Committee, email: peterwood444@btinternet.com
Phone: 02890 486 326 (h) / 077 997 11914 (m)
