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 nearly £30k towards “Creature Comforts” for patients in King’s College Hospital’s Derek Mitchell Unit & Davidson Ward
In 2026 we were able to donate £1350 bringing our total raised to date to £29,350…not a bad result from a small bunch of people
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 £28k 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 held 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
Farnham Park Golf Centre – Our 1st “home”
Wexham Park Golf Centre for hosting us for so many years. We took a break for 2023 and 2024 returning in 2025
Harefield Place Golf Club Thanks for hosting us in 2023 and 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!
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 managing our finances for many years
and 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 2026
Lead Sponsor – Could This Be YOU For 2027?
Trophy Sponsor – Could this be YOU for 2027
Commerative Balls Sponsored By Simon Hunter
1st hole Sponsored by Tracey Hamlin
2nd hole Sponsored by JJG HR Solutions Ltd.
3rd hole Sponsored by Phil “Montego” Tilbrook
4th hole Sponsored by Si & Netty Hunter
5th hole Sponsored by Dave Maleney (Friend of Jesus)
6th hole Sponsored by Nick Marchand
7th hole Sponsored by Nick Caley
8th hole Sponsored By Cross Keys BBQ
9th hole Sponsored by Simon Carey
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13th hole Sponsored by Eddie Taylor
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18th hole Sponsored By Stuart McCall
Last & not least
To everyone who has supported The SLAGs since 2005.
Without you none of this would be possible
We are truly grateful