(March 2010)  Local golfers are being asked to team up and take part in the 34th charity Pro-Cel-Am golf tournament and gala dinner.

The day tees off at Peterculter Golf Club on Saturday, 31 July, followed by a glittering gala dinner in a marquee on the front lawn of nearby Kippie Lodge.

This year’s event is being held in aid of local charities SPARKS and CLAN (Cancer Link Aberdeen and North) - just two of many local causes to benefit from the £1 million which has been raised since the first tournament was held.

As well as enjoying one of the North-east’s most picturesque golf courses, guests will rub shoulders with Geoff Hurst MBE, the only player to score a hat trick in a World Cup Final, and actor Robert Powell, who have lent their support to the day.

Event director, Steven Scott said: “The golf tournament and gala dinner has helped numerous children’s charities throughout North-east in recent years and we fully expect this year to be just as successful.

“We have already had a great deal of interest in the event so I would urge anyone interested in taking part to get in touch to secure their place.”

Susan Crighton, fundraising manager at CLAN, said: “We are always appreciative of anyone who chooses to support CLAN. Any donation – no matter the size – helps to ensure that we can continue to provide the best possible help and support to our clients throughout the North and East.”

Sponsorship opportunities, golf team entries and gala dinner reservations can be discussed with Catriona Allan on 01224 734747 or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

CLAN is an independent charity which offers support to anyone affected by cancer. Based in Aberdeen, the charity covers the whole of Grampian, Orkney and Shetland. For further information about CLAN contact 01224 647000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

SPARKS is a local charity who provides much needed funding for medical research on conditions affecting babies and children. For more information on SPARKS visit www.sparks.org.uk