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Ulster
Contact list for Ulster
Chairman
Peter Wood
Email: peterwood444@btinternet.com
Ulster
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Upcoming Events in Ulster
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| Date | Event | Venue | ||
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| April 2012 | ||||
| Thu 26 | Lunch at Number 10 | Culloden Hotel | More |
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Project List
| Applicant organisation | Project name | Project classification | Date opened | Wooden Spoon's commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roddensvale School | Play Area | Playgrounds | In Progress | £49,000 |
| Tor Bank School | Children and Family Support Centre | Buildings & Extensions | In Progress | £100,000 |
| Orana Family Centre | Play & Sensory Garden | Playgrounds | 3 Jun 10 | £60,000 |
| The Cedar Foundation | The Cedar Foundation, Refurbishment of building | Buildings & Extensions | 18 Sep 09 | £120,000 |
| Knockevin Special School | Refurbished and new Play Areas | Playgrounds | 14 May 07 | £22,200 |
| Oaklands Respite and Assessment Unit | Bedroom and Store conversion from garage | Buildings & Extensions | 14 Apr 07 | £20,100 |
| Longstone Riding for the Disabled | Extensions to Club Room buildings | Buildings & Extensions | 14 Apr 07 | £29,000 |
| Knockavoe School, | Play Area | Playgrounds | 16 Nov 06 | £41,200 |
| Scrabo Children's Centre, Ards Community Hospital | Create and partially equip a | Buildings & Extensions | 2 Oct 06 | £22,100 |
| Irish RFU (Ulster Branch) Ravenhill Stadium, Belfast | Wheelchair Terrace | Sports and Activity Areas | 1 Dec 04 | £5,000 |
| Glebe House | Extension/renovation of building to provide a Respite Unit | Buildings & Extensions | 29 Sep 03 | £33,300 |
| Greenwood House Assessment Centre, Greenwood Ave | Playground equipment | Playgrounds | 18 Oct 02 | £27,000 |
| Oakwood School | Oakwood School, Toy Lending Library | Equipment and Activity Aids | 1 Jan 99 | £2,900 |
| Friends of Mitchell House Special School, Marmont | Friends of Mitchell House Special School, Marmont, Refurbishment of Hall | Buildings & Extensions | 1 Jun 98 | £17,000 |
More information
Committee Members
Regional Chairman:
Peter Wood
Tel: 07799711914
Regional Secretary:
Jimmy Burns
2 Strangford Avenue
Killyleagh
Co Down BT309UJ
Tel: 02844 821672
Regional Treasurer:
Tom Lyttle
5 Tureagh Park
Larne,
County Antrim BT40 2DA
Tel: 02828 27289
Ronnie Duncan Tel: 02890 701570
Michael Boyd:
Ray Cordner: 07767432567
Alan Stringer Tel: 07971 063947
George Nelson Tel: 02890 489536
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.
In 2010 we hosted a special celebratory 70th brthday event for our joint President Willie-John McBride which attracted nearly 500 people to the Culloden Hotel.
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