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Corporate Golf Day Tees Off with Great Success

SBH Scotland is delighted to announce the tremendous success of its Annual Corporate Golf Day, held on Thursday, August 31st at the prestigious Dundonald Links in Ayrshire. This year's event raised an astonishing £13,000, making it a day of triumph both on and off the course.

Dundonald Links was a fantastic choice for the day; a superb course, state-of-the-art clubhouse, and incredibly friendly and helpful staff, all provided the perfect backdrop for this exceptional day of golf. Participants and guests alike have unanimously praised the event, dubbing it "SBH Scotland’s best golf day yet."

The competition on the course was fierce, with players demonstrating their skills and sportsmanship throughout the day. The coveted Nearest the Pin prize was claimed by Jonny Riley, while Craig Sloan's impressive drive earned him the title of Longest Drive champion.

The pinnacle of the day was the team competition, and it was AD+ Accountants, led by Michael Donnelly, who emerged as the overall champions, showcasing their exceptional golfing prowess. In a closely contested second place was Grant's Foods, captained by John Fallon, and rounding out the top three was The Fantastic Four, led by Alex Atkinson and Douglas McEwan. Congratulations to all the teams for their outstanding performances!

The event's post-golf activities were hosted by sports pundit, Des McKeown, who regaled attendees with captivating stories from his illustrious sporting career, adding an extra layer of humour and entertainment to the day.

SBH Scotland would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the Headline Sponsors of the event, fatBuzz and VSN Sport, for their unwavering support, not just on the day of the event, but throughout the entire year. Their commitment has played an integral role in making this golf day such a resounding success.

Additionally, SBH Scotland would like to express sincere thanks to all attendees and hole sponsors for their generous contributions, which directly support the organisation's vital work.

Photography on the day was generously provided by George Monaghan of Studio 13, whose skillful lens captured the memorable moments and smiles that filled the course and a special thanks to Nairnbrook printing for donating all the signage. 

The Annual Corporate Golf Day is not only a celebration of sporting excellence but also a testament to the importance of corporate support of our charity, which in turn allows SBH Scotland to provide social and support groups, 1-2-1 support, health check clinics and workshops amongst many other things. SBH Scotland is immensely proud of the accomplishments achieved through this event and are incredibly grateful to all the golfers who brought their best golf game as well as generosity to support charity - Thank you.

Head on over to our Facebook Gallery to see all the pics from the day.

For more information about SBH Scotland and how you can get involved in our Golf Day keep an eye on our Golf Day webpage. 2024 date coming soon!!!

Mugstock Festival donate amazing family ticket package for SBH Scotland Raffle

Win a Mugstock Festival Family Ticket Package thanks to our new Raffle!

SBH Scotland is thrilled to announce an exciting charity raffle where participants can enter for a chance to win a Mugstock Festival Family Ticket Package. The highly coveted prize includes a Mugstock Festival Family of 4 Ticket Package, featuring weekend tickets and camping for 2 adults and 2 child/youth tickets, providing a remarkable experience for the whole family.

The Mugstock Festival Family Ticket Package encompasses an array of fantastic activities for all ages. In addition to the weekend tickets and camping, winners will enjoy the exhilarating Flashmob Bootcamp and the Monday Warmdown Session, allowing for a complete and unforgettable festival experience.

Mugstock Festival, known as a Festival of Music & Merriment, has been a beloved event for music enthusiasts and festival-goers. Traditionally held at Mugdock Country Park, the festival is moving to a stunning and more accessible location in 2023 - the breathtaking Strathallan Castle in Strathearn. With this move, Mugstock is set to provide an even grander stage for visitors to immerse themselves in the magical atmosphere of music, entertainment, and celebration.

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At Mugstock Festival, attendees can expect a vibrant and diverse lineup of live music performances across various stages and venues. The festival also showcases independent traders, offering unique and locally sourced food and drink options to tantalize taste buds. Activities and workshops cater to all ages, ensuring that everyone can find something captivating to participate in. Notably, the festival features extraordinary occurrences, including SmugStock, where attendees can enjoy bands on the main stage while indulging in a relaxing massage.

Deborah Roe, Director of Fundraising said, "SBH Scotland would like to express sincere gratitude to Mugstock for their generous donation of this incredible package, enabling us to raise funds for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland. The proceeds from the charity raffle will directly support our work across Scotland, making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus."

To find out more about the Mugstock Festival and its vibrant offerings, visit their official website at [https://mugstock.org/].

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Don't miss this incredible opportunity to create unforgettable memories while supporting a worthy cause. Purchase your raffle tickets today for a chance to win this exclusive Mugstock Festival Family Ticket Package.

Inverness man reaches Everest Base Camp to raise more than £2,000 for SBH Scotland

An Inverness man has raised more than £2,400 for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland) upon completing a Nepalese trek to Everest Base Camp. Mark Maclennan took part, alongside his friend, finishing at the summit 17,650Ft above sea level; a difficult but spectacular journey which took 14 days.

No stranger to adventure, Mark previously raised money for other charities by taking part in a trek across the Arctic. However, inspired by his friend’s daughter Samantha Slaven who has spina bifida and hydrocephalus, he decided to take on another challenge which he’d always dreamed about and, by paying for the entire trip himself it meant that every penny donated went straight to the charity!

Mark said: “Reaching Everest Base Camp has been a personal goal of mine for a long time, so I just took the opportunity to take part this year, and to raise vital funds for such a worthy cause.

It was a real privilege in trekking the Himalayas and immersing in their culture and way of life. The weather during the day was generally excellent with temperatures reaching as high as 20 deg C. It was a different matter during the night when temperatures dipped as low as -22 deg C. It became tougher the higher we get due to the effects of altitude with much less oxygen in the air, but nothing too serious.

SBH Scotland are a wonderful charity whose services are available to all those affected by spina bifida or hydrocephalus anywhere in Scotland. I know how hard they have been hit over the last two years and hope my donations go some way in helping them continue to help those who benefit from their fantastic services every day.”

Lynsey Hamilton, Fundraising Manager at SBH Scotland said, “We are so grateful to Mark and all those who donated to him. Funds raised are crucial for the dedicated support we can provide now and for the next 12 months. We heavily rely on fundraising to reach our annual targets and with a goal of over £1million pounds to raise in 2023, these funds will make a big impact on the services we can offer including 1-2-1 support in homes and hospitals, health check clinics and support groups to those affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus in Scotland.”

The other week Mark popped over to Badaguish to visit his friend Samantha as she took part in an activity weekend organised by SBH Scotland.

If you’d like to find out more about the range of support services offered by SBH Scotland or you’d like to organise your own fundraiser or challenge please visit our challenge events page or contact their fundraising team via email.

Question of Burns raises £50,000

It was finally back for it's 30th 'in person' event on the 25th January and our “A Question of Burns” was still as popular as ever, raising £50,000.

Nearly 500 guests gathered at the newly refurbished ballroom of the Glasgow Hilton Hotel, to celebrate the life and work of the famous Scottish Bard with an evening of poetry, performances and a traditional Burns feast.

Former Scottish international rugby player and sports presenter Andy Nicol hosted the evening which saw guests enjoy renditions of Burns’ famous poems, a three-course meal, auction and a quiz on all things Rabbie Burns.

Other notable faces in attendance included Kevin Brown who delivered an Address to the Haggis, legendary comedian Fred MacAulay who gave the Toast to the Lassies and Scottish singer, Michelle McManus, who delivered a hilarious reply.

Scotland’s foremost Robert Burns re-enactor, Chris Tait, delivered the Immortal Memory and award-winning classical singer, and SBH Scotland ambassador, Nicola Cassells, concluded the evening with an emotive performance of Auld Lang Syne.

For over three decades, SBH Scotland’s annual evening in honour of the Ayrshire-born poet has been one of Glasgow’s most successful Burns supper events. Since its launch in 1981, the event has raised over £1 million which has been used to provide personalised support to thousands of children, young people and adults across Scotland affected by the lifelong, complex conditions of spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

To support the charity in raising the all-important funds, Scotland’s luxury jeweller Chisholm Hunter donated a beautiful Diamond Cluster and 18ct White Gold Pendant worth £2000 for the Diamond Draw, as well as 10 designer Hugo Boss watches for each member of the winning quiz team and some luxury jewellery goody bags.

As Scotland’s only charity providing support to those with these conditions, and with little financial assistance from statutory sources, SBH Scotland relies heavily on fundraising activities to deliver its vital services.

Dr Margo Whiteford CBE, Chairperson of SBH Scotland, said: “Our annual ‘Question of Burns’ supper is a highly anticipated event in our calendar each year. It was really devasting to have to postpone it last minute last year, so we were absolutely delighted to bring it back ‘in person’ for one of our biggest celebrations yet.

“Without the generosity from everyone who attended, we wouldn’t be able to provide specialist services to the 4,000 children, young people and their families who live with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus in Scotland.

“I would like to thank everyone who attended and generously gave including our headline sponsors, Chisholm Hunter, whose continued support of this event has been so crucial in building our Burns event to the level it is today. Because of our guests, speakers, volunteers and sponsors we have certainly kicked off 2023 in a spectacular way.”

Can't wait 12 months until our next Burns Supper, why not join us for our Corporate Golf Day or Ladies Lunch during the year?

To support SBH Scotland in any other way get in touch with our team via email or call us on 03455 211 600.