Tayside Children with Cancer and Leukaemia

Charity Concert

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:06:09 +0000

A Concert is being held to raise funds for TCCL. It is being held in the Garndyne Theatre in Dundee on Sat 26th May commencing at 19:30.

Tickets will be priced at £10. Tickets will be on sale shortly, watch this space for further details.

Canongates Pyjama Day

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:02:31 +0000

The attached photo shows children of nursery and Primary 1 at Canongate Primary School during our Pyjama day that we held on the 17th November 2011.

The children of nursery and Primary 1 at Canongate Primary School raised approx £200 by coming to nusery/school dressed in pyjama and took part in pyjama themed activities.

All the children and staff had lots of fun taking part in this day. The Day was organised by Miss Julie Clubb Early years Officer and Mrs Fraser Primary 1 teacher with lots and lots of help from Bob Robertson, who is a TCCL committee member.

M&S Dundee Fundraiser for TCCL

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:33:08 +0000

Staff of Marks and Spencer, Murraygate, Dundee are holding a fundraiser for TCCL, called Jolly January. The event, held in Broughty Ferry, on 21st January is £10 a ticket, with all profits going to TCCL.

Please see the attached poster for more info, or contact Lucy Moffat on 01382 229261.

Thank you!

David�s Ultra Challenge Pays Off for TCCL

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:53:51 +0000

David Jorgensen took part in the 6633 Ultra Challenge during March 2011, which essentially involved traversing the route used by the ice road truckers, but pulling a sledge with all your provisions on board.

In doing so he raised £1000 for TCCL, and he came along on Mon 9^th January to Maggies Centre to present the committee with the cheques and cash that he had collected.

In 2012, he is looking to compete in the Gobi challenge, which again he hopes to raise money for TCCL by doing so.

Dundee Council IT Staff spread some Christmas Cheer

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:51:37 +0000

The IT Support Staff of Dundee City Council, who are based in Downfield House in Strathmartine Road do not send each other Christmas cards each year. Instead they sign a communal card and made a donation to a local charity.

This year they chose Tayside Children with Cancer & Leukaemia as the beneficiary of their efforts, and on Mon 9^th January Martin Kerr from the IT Department came along to the Maggies Centre in Dundee to present the £127 that they had collected to the TCCL committee.

Burns Supper Tickets Now on Sale!

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:29:48 +0000

The event takes place on Saturday 21st Janury 2012, from 7pm onwards at Chamber East, Panmure Street, Dundee. It's a beautiful Grade A listed building, with a fab atmosphere!

Full details to be announced soon, but tickets will be available for £20 per person. This will include a 3 course meal with coffee and dancing to a top notch ceilidh band. The venue has a fully licenced bar.

If anyone is interested, please email claire@tccl.org.uk or hazel@tccl.org.uk for tickets.

We'll publish full details soon and any questions in the meantime, just ask!

Library holds Cup Cake Event for TCCL

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:24:25 +0000

A Cup Cake Day was held in the staff room of Central Library to raise funds for TCCL on Mon 28th Nov. Lynne Prophet kindly put her baking skills to good use to provide an amazing selection of cup cakes on sale.

Lynne is the sister of Library and Information Worker, Kerry Payne, and was inspired to make the cup cakes after reading the recent appeal in the Evening Telegraph featuring Finn.

The Library staff were most keen to support Lynne's efforts and snapped all the cakes in record time. Flavours included Chocolate Orange, Toffee Apple and Pear and Ginger and most had disappeared by the end of morning tea-break!

Even Finn was keen to get in on the act and I have attached a photo of him enjoying the last of the spoils. The day raised £146 and is something the staff would recommend other workplaces get involved in as it is a really enjoyable way to raise money.

Wormit Brownies "Clean Up" for TCCL

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:41:13 +0000

24 Brownies from the 2^nd Wormit Troop spent a full week doing all sorts of chores around the house, like washing up, cleaning rooms and looking after pets in order to raise money for Tayside Children with Cancer and Leukaemia. Their efforts raised a magnificent £381.45 for their chosen charity.

The idea came from Molly Millander (9) and Tess Lynn (10). Molly’s younger brother Finn is being treated for Leukaemia at Ninewells, and the family have been supported by TCCL in the past.

The Brownies invited John Walker, the chairman of TCCL, to their meeting on Tues 22^nd Nov to present him with the cheque.

One of the brownies, Caitlyn Rice, said “We all enjoyed doing our bit to raise the money for charity. We know that they will make good use of it”.

John Walker thanked all the brownies and Leaders for their support before accepting the cheque on behalf of the charity.

Glendoick Garden Centre Fund Raiser

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:36:14 +0000

Pop along to Glendoick Garden Centre on 12th / 13th November and you could be in with a chance of winning £250 worth of garden goods, whilst helping TCCL.

Glendoick Garden Centre have very kindly agreed to have TCCL as their nominated charity at their Grand Opening of their New Extension on the 12th and 13th November

Donate £2 and guess how many ducks are in the bath to be in with a chance of winning the prize.

Halloween Party 2011

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:52:11 +0000

TCCL held its annual Halloween party at Jumping Joey's in Arbroath on Sun 30th October from 5 - 7pm.

The kids who attended had a fantastic time in the play area, with games organised by the Witches of Jumping Joey's.

After a superb tea, the staff judged the best costume of the kids. The best Boy was "Spiderman" and the best Girl was "Vampira".

Photo shows TCCL Chairman John Walker in his "Grim Reaper" costume with all the contest entrants.

It was a great time for both the kids and the parents, who got involved in all the fun.

We would like to thank Jumping Joey's and their staff for hosting us for the 4th consequetive year. Your support is greatly appreciated.

A gallery of photos has been added to the site.

TCCL Announces New Patron

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:25:38 +0000

TCCL are pleased to announce that the role of Patron has recently been filled by STV North News Anchor, Andrea Brymer.

Andrea first became involved with the charity in May 2011, hosting our first "Black and Diamond Ball" at the Apex Hotel, Dundee. Having been so impressed by the work of the charity, Andrea had no hesitation in accepting the new role, commenting:

"I'd be delighted and honoured to become your Patron."

Andrea's wealth of experience including interviewing Prime Ministers, presenting a number of TV programmes and not forgetting bringing the news into thousands of living rooms will be an asset to TCCL in the coming months and years.

We look forward to working with Andrea from now on and would like to saw a big thank you to her, for agreeing to come on board.

RBS Community Awards

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:04:14 +0000

TCCL have been selected for the final round of the RBS Community Force awards.

We need to “spread the word” about this and encourage people to vote for us, from 26^th September onward.

The link to the profile is http://communityforce.rbs.co.uk/project/972

Please help us by registering your vote after 26th Sept.

The TCCL committee

Running the Great Edinburgh Run for TCCL

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:10:40 +0000

I ask you to sponsor me to do the BUPA Great Edinburgh Run in October. All proceeds will go directly to TCCL. Your money will make a massive difference and allow the charity to support cancer sufferers and their families during these tough economic times.

Thanks for your support!

Need more details?

http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/kevinmacpherson

Teddy Bears Picnic

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:57:17 +0000

TCCL held its annual Teddy Bears Picnic at Monikie Park on Sun 28th Aug. It was a dry day but overcast with a blustery wind which kept some families away, as the numbers were down on previous years.

However those who attended, had a great afternoon, with the barbeque, bouncy castle, and attractions in the marquee proving to be a hit.

We were joined this year by Deewok, the mascot of Dundee FC, who along with our resident bear, spent the afternoon with the kids.

As always we had our Teddy Bear competition, which was judged by Charlie Kean. Brandon won this with his Harry Potter Teddy and Rachael came a close second.

Thanks to all who attended. We have added some photos to the gallery (Thanks Deewok) and will add some more when we get them.

TCCL at Dens Park

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 06:21:23 +0000

We were invited along to Dundee Football Club yesterday to have a stall at their first home game of the season against Ayr United.

Gaye Steel and John Walker gave out flyers to fans as they came into the match. We then watched the match from the main stand, and at Half time, the club presented us with a signed ball and shirt with which to raise funds.

Unfortunately the club had to settle for a 1-1 draw at the end of the match, despite their valiant attempts to score during the game.

We would like to thank Jacqui, Grant, John and all the others at DFC for inviting us and making us feel so welcome. We are one of DFC's 5 chosen charities for their support this season.