TNT & Spoon Updates
05 Oct 11
The new Wooden Spoon Fitness Centre at Valence School in Westerham, Kent, was opened on Thursday 29th September by Mick Skinner, former England & Harlequin rugby player and Honorary President Kent Region Wooden Spoon. The Kent Region of Wooden Spoon contributed £40,000 for the refurbishment of a residential block at the Special School for children and young people aged 5-19 years who have physical disabilities and complex medical needs.
Jackie Ross
05 Oct 11
The Wooden Spoon Lodge at Pathfield School in Barnstaple,Devon was opened by Mike Catt OBE, former Bath, London Irish, British Lion and England Rugby World Cup winner on 28th September. Spoon Devon Committee Members and many of their corporate marketing partners were hosted by Bruce Priday, Chairman of Devon Wooden Spoon Region, to thank them for their generous contribution and support. They were joined by fundraising staff from the TNT Exeter Depot, who came to see for themselves how the money they raise for Wooden Spoon has benefitted children like those at Pathfield School. David Bird, Devon Committee Member and Managing Partner of Devon and Cornwall Financial Solutions Centers of Clydesdales Bank very kindly invited Mike Catt OBE to do the honours at the official opening.
Jackie Ross
05 Oct 11
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Dr Sylvia Dunkley, David Knaggs, Regional Chairman of Yorkshire and Head Teacher, Avril Young were joined by enthusiastic fundraisers from TNT's Rotherham Depot at a special ceremony to celebrate the return to the school nine months after flood damage.
Jackie Ross
26 Jul 11
Enthusiastic fundraisers from TNT's Edinburgh Depot have attended the formal opening by former Scottish rugby internationalist David Leslie, who won 32 caps between 1975 and 1985, of a Young People's Residential Caravan run by East Ayrshire Carers Centre Charity. In so doing they were able to witness first hand just how their efforts to raise money for Wooden Spoon, the Children's Charity of Rugby, has benefitted young people in Scotland.
Jackie Ross
25 Jul 11
Joint fundraising means fun at the Harford Manor School
Séamus Farrelly
