OUR STORY
The SLAGs were formed in 2005 in memory of our good friend Stuart Lyddon who died in March of that year from complications following a bone marrow transplant.
To date we have raised over £23,000 to pay for “Creature Comforts” for patients in King’s College Hospital’s Derek Mitchell Unit & Davidson Ward
On Christmas Eve 2023, Stu’s dad, Ray Lyddon sadly died so 2024, our 20th SLAGS Golf Day, will be especially poignant.
For a long time, Stuart and a bunch of friends had a regular “beer and kebab” on a Thursday night so, in celebration of his life, that group of friends carried on the ritual and raised a glass (and a kebab) to Stu…
The Stuart Lyddon Appreciation Group was born!
JUNE 2005
We held our first golf day with the aim of having a bit of fun and maybe raising some money for “creature comforts” for patients on the Davidson Ward and Derek Mitchell Unit at King’s College Hospital where Stu had been treated.
Why "creature comforts"?
Whilst Stuart was preparing for and recovering from his bone marrow graft he noticed that there was little in the way of creature comforts for the patients, particularly those in the isolation rooms.
Stu resolved to do something about it...
including asking friends to bring items such as a small fridge for keeping drinks cool, support rings to prevent discomfort in bed and missing TV aerial leads when visiting him that he could then share with the other patients.
THE S.L.A.G.S.
are trying to continue this mission and all profits from our events are specifically for creature comfort items. Since 2005, we have raised over £23,000 from golf days and other fundraising
In 2023, Stu’s dad Ray Lyddon and our good friend and supporter Kevin Brannagan sadly died. In January 2024 we also had the sad news that another great mate and supporter, Mark Tomalin had lost his brave battle against a brain tumour. We hold our 20th Golf Day in Stu’s name but also in memory of Ray, Kevin & Mark
Our Thanks
The Lyddon Family for supporting us from the very beginning and helping to make our events a success. We will miss you Ray Lyddon
Wexham Park Golf Centre for hosting us for so many years. We are taking a break for 2023 but it’s not goodbye, more “see you soon”
Harefield Place Golf Club …did you know what you are letting yourselves in for? Thanks for hosting us in 2023 and we look forward to 2024
Paul Murray for having the idea of the SLAGs Golf Day in the first place and organising the first few
Our Sponsors for helping us raise lots of cash
Shaun Laws for making us smile with his “pimp your trolley” creations over the years—the little Fokker is legendary! Will we see a re-emergence in 2024?
Ian Carley and everyone at Spark Agency.uk for building and donating this website.
Claire Laws and everyone at Claire Winterflood Associates our professional PR guru raising our profile with the world’s press!
Nick Caley for making sure every penny is properly allocated
YOU…The SLAGs past and present for helping us keep the momentum going each year and raising funds in Stu’s name
Our Fantastic Sponsors For 2024
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Last & not least
Everyone who has supported The SLAGs since 2005. Without you none of this would be possible