Holyrood Celebration for SPPA

Around 180 invited guests congregated at SPPA’s evening reception on Wednesday
30 April at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

The purpose of this event was to thank SPPA volunteers and supporters for all the work they do on behalf of the Association and on behalf of the voluntary sector pre-school groups that they represent. The majority of those in attendance were volunteers currently serving on committees, and there were also many volunteers from many years ago too. Wine and canapés were served during the course of the evening and the level of enjoyment was matched by the decibel level of the conversations taking place!

This event was part of SPPA’s 40th Anniversary celebrations and was kindly sponsored by former SPPA volunteer and employee, Cathy Peattie MSP . Cathy welcomed everyone along to the Parliament, and then Adam Ingram MSP, Minister for Children and Early Years, launched the SPPA Strategic Plan and thanked the volunteers present for their commitment over the years.

Norma Butler, who has been collating the annual questionnaires for 21 years, and Mary Kernohan, the chairperson from Mayfield Salisbury Playgroup, both spoke eloquently about their volunteering experience.

The SPPA Chairperson, Clare Nugent, presented an SPPA Quality Assurance certificate to Debbie Urquhart of Tom Thumb Playgroup and thanked everyone for their attendance.

Photos top to bottom: former volunteers of SPPA catch-up on old times; a guest peruses SPPA's Strategic Plan; Cathy Peattie MSP mingles with guests.

Reception photography by Photo Event Ltd