SPA A TODAY
05 June 2017

Your weekly round-up of SPAA news - including the President's remarks, coming events and all the latest product and people news from our Associate Members ... be sure to scroll down!


From the President


United we stand! 

As more details emerge of the horrific incidents in London at the weekend - one thing comes across to me loud and clear - that is the bravery and empathy shown by members of the public and the public services in the face of extreme danger and adversity. 

These are no ordinary times, the enemy is in our midst. Living right amongst us, under our umbrella of a free, caring and tolerant society. When they come calling with their twisted views and hatred, they are met with bravery and defiance, whether that is the policeman running towards danger, the bystander fighting back or administering comfort and first aid, the surgeons pulling 16 hr shifts, the taxi drivers shuttling people away from danger. The British spirit is very much alive and kicking.

Our hearts, our thoughts, our prayers go out to those directly affected by these atrocities. We all need to be vigilant, we all need to stand united. The Churchillian World War II spirit sums it up best - keep calm and carry on. 


Alan Glen SPAA President
05 June 2017 


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      Thu 29 June Summer in the City  Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh     #SPAAsummerball                                 
      Thu 24 August Golf Day Lanark Golf Club     #SPAAgolf
                   
     Thu 07 September Autumn Seminar & Lunch Hilton Edinburgh Carlton     #SPAAlunch
     
     Thu 14 September STAR Exhibition Aberdeen  Douglas Hotel     #STARabz                              
     
     Thu 02 November Annual Travel AwardsDoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow     #SPAAawards                
     Tue 21 November STAR Exhibition Glasgow DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow     #STARgla                              
     Thu 07 December AGM & Christmas Lunch 29 Club Glasgow     #SPAAchristmas



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SPAA Great Gatsby Charity Summer in the City Event 2017  

                       
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    Thursday 29th June at the Balmoral Hotel - Edinburgh         
         
        
There could not be a better time for you to relax and enjoy yourself than at the ever popular Charity Summer in the City Event.

The Balmoral Hotel is such a great venue that we decided to create a Great Gatbsy theme for the evening. The Dress code is therefore to suit the occasion which would include a dinner suit/striped blazer or similar for the men and flapper type outfit for the ladies

There will be prizes for the best dressed lady and gentleman   

The event is generously being sponsored this year by our headline sponsors Fred. Olsen Cruises, Delta Air Lines & Virgin Atlantic and Edinburgh Airport.

The evening will start at 1830 with a pre dinner drinks reception courtesy of Travelport and dancing and entertainment thanks to Classic Collection Holidays. 

There will be a charity raffle in aid of Mary's Meals with great star prizes of tickets for Transatlantic flights and a 5 night cruise

Book Your places now by contacting [email protected]
         

£125 + VAT for Non Associates
£95 + VAT for Members and Associates