Spoon CityClub received a tremendous boost by being named as one of only two benefitting charities of the exclusive 2011 Story of Christmas Appeal, and the prestigious and spectacular Christmas carol service of the property industry and London corporate sector. The service, which was held on the 14th December at St George's Church, Hanover Square, Mayfair in the presence of The Lord Mayor, was conducted by the Appeal's Patron, The Bishop of London, and introduced by its President, Dame Judi Dench CH DBE.

Hollywood Glamour set the theme for our spectacular Ball this year, held at the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster last Friday, 25th November. A glamorous night full of star-studded entertainment was enjoyed by all. Spoon would like to thank everyone who supported this very special evening, which raised well in excess of £200,000. The exact total is to be confirmed, but at this stage it looks likely to be a record breaking figure.

City based financial services company, Welbeck Group take on Deutsche bank as a curtain raiser for the London Scottish versus Bristol clash, on Sunday 27th November. Both companies are significant sponsors of London Scottish and will play an exhibition curtain raiser match at 12.30pm.

What a marvelous event - again! Some 24 teams of Spoon golfers gathered on the terrace of the Prince Felipe hotel for another three days of golf, grinning, giggling, glugging and giving in the Spoon LaManga Challenge.

Win a fantastic trip for two adults to the 2010 IRB Dubai Rugby 7's in December, as guests of Wooden Spoon or win a pair of corporate hospitality tickets to the Final of the Premiership 7s Series on August 6th 2010, courtesy of J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Wooden Spoon's principal supporter TNT are bracing themselves for their biggest challenge yet. Not content with having already raising over £2.65 million for Spoon, nine brave swimmers are hard in training to compete in a Channel relay in August.

Spoon has launched a new fundraising Committee in the United Arab Emirates working with ex-pats to raise the profile of the Charity and raise funds in the region.