Wooden Spoon (Spoon)is the children’s charity of the rugby world. For 25 years Spoon has harnessed the spirit and values of rugby to give disadvantaged children in Britain and Ireland a chance to achieve their full potential in life.

Grants of over £15 million have enabled 350 projects to be carried out; sensory rooms, interactive gardens and playgrounds for special needs children, support centres, IT equipment for training centres, hydrotherapy pools and rugby projects to combat bullying, violence, obesity and discrimination.

These grants were only possible due to the fundraising events held throughout the country. Spoon has 43 regional committees run by more than 500 volunteers.

For more information on the Wooden Spoon, it’s regions and events, please visit the web site: www.woodenspoon.com.

For the Manchester and Cheshire Regions news and events, visit: www.woodenspoon.com

How can you get involved?

If you would like to get involved or want further information contact our regional Chairman, Charlie Womersley on 01625 860960 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Membership: To become a member contact Mike Keeling on 07870 846269 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wooden Spoon Rugby League v Rugby Union 20/20 Cricket Challenge Sunday 16th August at Pontblyddyn Cricket Club, Flintshire Captains – Joe Lydon and Will Greenwood supported by a host of sporting stars Limited hospitality packages available. Contact Richard Greenwood on 07860 206608 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details re tickets, hospitality, sponsorship. Photo Matt Dawson in Action

Manchester and Cheshire Events 2009:

Manchester Rugby Sevens 10th-12th July at Macclesfield RUFC 84 teams 1000 players 6 tournaments International teams: Sale Sharks, Les Bleus (France), Benfica Rugby (Portugal) & the British Army! Plus: Live bands, DJs, fancy dress, party marquees, children’s rugby camp, a parachute display team and much more – there’s something for all the family. Please visit www.ManchesterRugby7s.com Tickets from http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk Hospitality packages available: Friday evening Legends tournament at £25 Saturday and Sunday all day at £45 Please contact Sharon Anson on 07798 740 920 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details.

Wooden Spoon Golf Day Thursday 16th July at Prestbury Golf Club, Cheshire Teams of four are invited to play on this beautiful course at £375.00 per team. For a booking form contact Kay Stevenson on 01625 669669 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Photo from 2008 Golf Day More info at: www.woodenspoon.com

Wooden Spoon Rugby Tournament

Saturday 3 May at Bowdon RUFC, Cheshire

Entry is £200.00 per team.

For more information and to book a team contact Mike Keeling on 07870 846269 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Photo from WS Rugby 2008

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Reg charity in England and Wales No: 326691, Scotland No: SCO39247

Yes it is the last Dewi Morris Curry lunch to be held at Shimla Pinks. Do not miss out on this momentous occasion

Come along and join Danish Soccer legend Jan Molby and fantastic comic Josh Daniels for an afternoon of fun & laughter

Tickets £45.00+VAT per person (minimum booking of 2 people). Call Kate NOW on 01625 860960 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Start 2009 the way you mean to go on by entertaining clients, rewarding staff and networking with prospective business clients, all safe in the knowledge that you will have a wonderful afternoon.

Friday January 30th is the date 12.00-12.30pm at Shimla Pinks with Gareth Chilcott this former rugby union player who played at prop for Bath and England. "Cooch" Chilcott's amazingly funny rugby anecdotes have been enjoyed at sporting and company dinners all around the country. A true rugby legend. The afternoon’s comedian is the hilarious Billy Bean who is a big man with a big sense of humour. Over the past 15 years, he has rapidly become a big favourite on the After Dinner Circuit - covering everything from Corporate Events to Sportsman’s Dinners. He has starred on Granada Television’s "The Comedians" and Sky’s "Stand and Deliver" and has travelled all over the world, including the Middle East; South Africa; Germany and the Caribbean. Prepare to laugh out loud!!

We have kept our prices at a credit crunching bargain of £45.00+VAT per person and we are offering this special January offer Buy 10 places get 2 free (making a table of 12), so book now, Call Kate on 01625 860960 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

See you there!