Aberdeen Quiz Night

Over 120 members and their families turned out for what proved to be an immensely enjoyable night. Over £1,200 was raised on the night. Our winners this year were CAA member Sandy Sangster and his family.

Workers’ Memorial Day – Glasgow & Aberdeen

CAA members gathered once again to remember. Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living is the slogan for International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD). The trade union UNISON called on their members to lobby M.P’s to ‘Defend Health & Safety’:

First Minister Alex Salmond with Phyllis Craig

Scottish Politician of the Year Awards

The evening held much more significance and poignancy this year as a special presentation of the campaigning award was made posthumously to Frank Maguire. The award was given in recognition of Frank’s tireless work in fighting for justice for workers’ rights and on behalf of those afflicted by asbestos related disease.

CAA Fundraising quiz night in Aberdeen

Grateful thanks go to over 200 family members and friends of those who attend our Aberdeen support group for lending their support and making it such a great night. We would also like to thank Prof Devereux, Liz Stevens (LCNS) and colleagues as well as Richard Baker MSP for their invaluable support.

Aberdeen Mesothelioma Day 2011

Aberdeen Mesothelioma Day

The event was brought to Aberdeen because of the substantial increase in asbestos related cases, and to provide people information to those with mesothelioma on the best way to manage their condition.