Spinal Injuries Scotland - Oil and Gas Quiz Event Programme by lumogenesis

IN AID OF

ON THURSDAY 10TH MARCH 2016 ARDOE HOUSE HOTEL, ABERDEEN

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Welcome from our Patrons

As Patron, I am delighted to welcome you here this evening to this our 22nd annual Oil and Gas Industry Quiz, which is again a sell-out event. It is gratifying, in these difficult times for our industry, to see so many companies here willing to take up the challenge and support the further development of Spinal Injuries Scotland (SIS). It’s thanks to you that they can continue to deliver effective and relevant information, services, advice, support, motivation and education direct to those who need it most. Our fundraising efforts tonight go a long way to helping SIS continue with their main aim – to help people and their families and carers through what is a

deeply traumatic period in their lives. Our challenge this year is to try to raise more money than we have ever done in the past for SIS. With the funds we bring from this event alone totalling a third of the charity’s fundraising budget for the year, Let’s make sure we make a difference to the lives of others whilst enjoying a night to remember. So with your pens at the ready, here’s wishing every team the best of luck with the questions. Our compère in the room tonight, Charlie Richmond, will be trying to keep the question rounds on track while using his Geordie humour to encourage us to buy raffle tickets and bid on the auction items. We have some wonderful items on offer. I hope you have a fun and enjoyable evening and may the best team win!

Paul Warwick Executive Vice-President EuropeAtlantic Talisman Energy Inc

able to overcome many challenges and continue pursuing her passion for horses through the invaluable support from SIS. We’re looking forward to building on our relationship with this outstanding charity and wish you all a fantastic evening.

Harry & Tracey Brown Directors Chisholm Hunter

On behalf of Chisholm Hunter, it’s an honour to continue our support of Spinal Injuries Scotland (SIS), this dedicated charity whose hard work is making a significant difference to service users and their families. Learning about the incredible journeys and the remarkable strength shown by those suffering from spinal injuries, we were inspired to become a part of the charity which provides information, services, advice, support, motivation and education for those affected. We are also proud to sponsor an SIS beneficiary, Para Dressage Equestrian, Emma Douglas. Emma had a horse riding accident in 2005, but has been

Sponsorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome

ConocoPhillips has been the main sponsor of the Oil & Gas Quiz for over 20 years. Throughout this time, we have been proud to work with Spinal Injuries Scotland in helping to funding their efforts to ensure the issues surrounding spinal cord injury (SCI) are widely recognised and understood. Living with an SCI can be difficult, not only for those with an injury, but also for close family members, relatives, friends and colleagues. This year, I would like to say a special thank you to all the companies who have taken a table and who have provided sponsorship and/or raffle prizes for this evening. The economic climate over

Our Sponsors the past year has been an especially challenging one for the oil and gas industry, and as companies restrict capital further, I know it is difficult to sustain charity support at the same levels that we have had in the past. The oil and gas industry on the UK continental shelf has to compete fiercely in the global market to attract priceconstrained capital, yet your presence here tonight shows that despite the demanding economic climate, our industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing commitment to local projects and charity initiatives is still a strength to be applauded. Thank you for your support.

Main Sponsor

Quiz Sponsor

Wine Sponsor

Flowers Sponsor

Balloon Sponsor

Dominic Macklon President, UK ConocoPhillips

Programme

Champagne Reception Welcome to The Oil & Gas Quiz 2016

Terrine of Loch Fyne Salmon Potatoes & Chives with a Caper & Tomato Dressing

Speakers Roast Shoulder of Lamb Quiz Rounds 1 & 2

Heritage Potatoes, Lanark Blue Cream, Red Onions and a Red Wine Reduction

Dinner Quiz Rounds 3-7 (Completed Between Courses)

Balloon Raffle

Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake with a Raspberry Puree

Quiz Results Carriages 6

Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee Served with Tablet 7

About SIS Spinal Injuries Scotland (SIS) is a national voluntary organisation that exists to support spinal cord injured (SCI) people, their relatives, friends and carers, wherever they live in Scotland. Put simply, our vision is “To act as an agent of positive change for all spinal cord injured people”. We aim to: • SUPPORT those coming to terms with SCI, • INFORM those living with SCI, and • INFLUENCE decision-makers and designers as they shape the world for those with SCI One of the first points of contact with SIS for those who sustain an SCI is our Peer Support Volunteers, who are at the heart ofwhat we do. Drawing upon their personal experience of the challenges of SCI, SIS Volunteers visit the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow and other outreach clinics across Scotland, engaging and supporting, answering questions, quelling fears and dispelling myths. Our Website, Facebook presence, Advice line and Freephone service enable us to reach further, sharing our knowledge and advice on any matters which our members raise. These encompass the 8 realities of independent

living with SCI and extend to advice on issues such as holidays at home and abroad, sports, hobbies and motability aids. Foremost amongst these is our expert legal and welfare rights advisory service, delivered through our nominated legal advisors, Digby Brown Solicitors. Our adapted accommodation at Clober Farm, Milngavie, allows wheelchair users and their loved ones (for a nominal sum) to a take a well-earned break in the heart of Scotland. Safe in the knowledge that the accommodation they’ve chosen has been specifically designed with their needs in mind. We are committed to using our enthusiasm, energy and resources to encourage our members to concentrate on the future and support them to achieve their goals. The support provided through the Oil & Gas Quiz by its Sponsors and Guests plays a vital part in our efforts and we consider ourselves privileged to receive it. Thank you for your support. It makes a genuine difference. Enjoy your evening.

SUPPORT INFORM INFLUENCE Freephone 0800 0132 305 www.sisonline.org

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Compère

Charlie Richmond started his professional acting career in 1999 when he made his film debut in Purely Belter. Since then he has graduated from Sunderland University with a BA Hons in Drama. Whilst continually working as an actor, being represented by Nicola Hobbs at Talented Artists, Charlie also works for Just DBT, a drama based training company specialising in communication skills and behavioural safety training. Wanting to further explore this avenue, Charlie completed the BOSIET Offshore training in 2013 and now regularly visits platforms delivering drama based safety training at the work face.

Guest Speaker Aside from working as a drama facilitator, Charlie has consistently worked on stage and television and some may recognise him as Brian the WAG from the Pot Noodle adverts. His other recent credits include the role of PC Neil Sidwell in Inspector George Gently (BBC), SGT Bull in Joe Maddison’s War (ITV), Paul the Brazilian Beach Towel for Pot Noodle (World-cup Campaign) and Gary the ‘£1 000 man’ in the Moneysupermarket commercials. Last year Charlie returned to the stage to perform the role of Adrian Sanderson in a concert version of Sting’s musical The Last Ship. The sellout concert was at the Sage Gateshead in April. Since hosting the Oil & Gas quiz for the first time in 201 4, Charlie has had an eventful year of his own. Most notably he got married in August 201 4 to his beautiful wife Claire. “It is a great pleasure and an honour to be asked back for the third year in a row to host the event again, especially for such a worthwhile cause as Spinal Injuries Scotland. I hope you all enjoy the evening and good luck.”

Charlie

10km races and travelling further a field to complete the Great North Run half marathon in Newcastle. She also got an adapted kayak and can often be seen on the waters of Loch Lomond. Last year she took up indoor rowing with some other military veterans the plan to get back on the water rowing but this was to lead in a very different direction. Encouraged by rowing colleagues she applied to go to trials to become part of the UK Invictus Games Team going to Orlando in May to compete against 15 different countries. Accepted for the trials she went to Bath for three days and competed in indoor rowing and hand Joanna Martin had an accident while on cycling. At this time she is waiting to find a military assault course which resulted out if she has made the team. in a spinal injury. Following a lengthy recovery in the Spinal Unit in Glasgow she Joanna Martin managed with multiple adaptations to her house to return to independent living. Unable to go back to work as a hands on nurse she turned to charity work becoming a Trustee with Spinal Injury Scotland, an ambassador for RAF Benevolent fund and chairing a small disabled sailing group. A keen runner and rower before her accident Joanna was keen to return to sport as soon as possible so it was not long before she got her first hand bike and took to the streets doing all the local

Silent Auction

Silent Auction - How to Bid

Sincere thanks to everyone who donated to tonight’s auction. A full list of the available lots, their descriptions and images can also be found on the tablets provided at your table. Here are some of the items that have been kindly donated to this auction:

Scottish Sunset Painting Donated by Garry Conway, Scottish Illustrations

Diamond Drop Pendant

4.5 Litre Bottle of Famous Grouse Whisky Autographed Highland Park Whisky

Donated by Chisholm Hunter

Top Gear Style Ferarri 458 Thrill Experience

Indulgence Spa Day For 2

2 Night Boutique Hotel Escape

Donated by Ardoe House Hotel

Hotel Stay For Two People Donated by Ardoe House Hotel

Celebrity Grouse Whisky – Matt Dawson Donated by Edrington Distillery

Champagne Hot Air Ballooning for 2 People 3 Night Solway Firth Break for up to 4 People Andy Murray Signed Racket Presentation

Celebrity Grouse Whisky – Ally Mccoist

2 Nights At Luton Hoo Hotel with £600 To Spend

Donated by Edrington Distillery

Mariah Carey Live At The O2 Arena, London

Celebrity Grouse Whisky – John Beattie Donated by Edrington Distillery

George R. R Martin Signed Game of Thrones Presentation

Handcrafted Wooden Bowl

Lionel Messi Signed Shirt

Donated By Isaac Curran,Wheelchair Woodturners

One Direction Signed Gold Disc Montage

Highlights from Last Year

CM and Barristers 2013

Balloon Raffle Apple iPad Air 2 Our winner will enjoy this sleek and modern Apple iPad Air 2 in Space Grey. Featuring a stylish 9.7” screen, Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage. Perfect for both work and play!

Roamer Mechaline Bi-Colour White Dial Bracelet Watch This stunning gents timepiece features stainless steel case & bracelet with push button deployment clasp. With a round white dial with rose gold indices this Swiss made watch is perfect for any occasion. Kindly donated by Chisholm Hunter

Two Night Wellness Spa Break for Two A fabulous two night stay at the Ardoe House Hotel including a bottle of house wine & spa gift on arrival, 30 minutes treatment per person from the Spa menu each day, Three course meal from the restaurant, full Scottish breakfast and full use of the spa facilities

Snow Leopard Vodka Created to fulfil one man’s vision of making an extraordinary tasting vodka which could make a significant contribution to saving the snow leopard from extinction. Distilled from luxury spelt grain, the result is a vodka of rare character worthy of its namesake.

Classic Tunnock’s Bundle A delightful package of some of Scotland’s favourite chocolate treats. This bundle includes 48 caramel wafers and 36 chocolate teacakes. Enough to satisfy any sweet-tooth!