The IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards took place on the 13th of March 2008 in the Thistle Hotel, Glasgow. Oceanic Consulting were joined by celebrity guests from the worlds of showbiz, Business and Politics, who attended the glittery occasion celebrating curry. Guests include: Carol Smillie, Shereen Nanjiani, John Smeaton, Bernard Ponsonby, Lorraine Davidson, Charan Gill and Dr. Wali Uddin.The hosts for the evening were "The domestic Indian Goddess" Anjum Anand and the "UK’s best loved Asian Comedian" Jeff Mirza..

And the Winners of the IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008 are...

The IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008 Curry Lover of the Year… Ian Cowie.

The IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008 Team of the Year … Mr Singh’s, Glasgow.

The IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008 Chef of the Year… Tony Singh – Roti, Edinburgh.

The IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008 Take-Away of the Year… Village Curry House, Glasgow.

The IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award… Charan Gill.

The IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008 The Sunday Post Restaurant of the Year… Britannia Spice, Edinburgh.

The IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008 Curry Queen of the Year… Nasreen Aksi.

Wednesday: 25th March 08 010:27

Scottish Spina Bifida Association – the IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008 Official Charity.

 “As patron of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association, I am thrilled that the IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards have chosen the Association as the nominated charity for this year’s event.  The Association is a very worthwhile charity and I have seen firsthand the incredible work that the family support service carries out to help families across Scotland affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Both conditions cause complex disabilities and I have met many of the children affected, and have always been amazed by their courage and determination. After a visit to their family support centre I always leave with life in perspective.

I launched the F Word Appeal to encourage the public to think of Fundraising as their favourite F word and help the Association raise the £500k required annually to run their support services and centre. They currently only receive 10K in statutory funding so any donation is always gratefully received.  The support from such a high profile event is fantastic, by combining 2 things which are close to my heart (food and the Association); this event will really help the SSBA continue to make a difference to the lives of families across Scotland.”

The Scottish Spina Bifida Association has been announced as the Official Charity of the IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008.

The Scottish Spina Bifida Association was founded in 1965 by a small group of enthusiastic parents who each had a child with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. The Scottish Spina Bifida Association is currently the only charity in Scotland that is dedicated to; supporting those who suffer from spina bifida, its associated conditions and their families, and increasing public awareness and understanding of individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and allied conditions.

1. The Scottish Spina Bifida Association is Scotland's voice for spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions.

1. Deborah Roe, Head of Fundraising for Scottish Spina Bifida Association said “We are delighted that the IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards have chosen the Association as their official charity. Every year we need to raise over £500k to enable us to provide support services to families in Scotland affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Our honorary patron, Gordon Ramsay OBE launched an appeal on our behalf ‘What’s your favourite F’ word – Gordon’s is Fundraising” to encourage the public to support us and make fundraising their favourite F Word. Such a high profile event as the IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards is a wonderful opportunity for us to raise awareness of the services that we provide and we hope that all Scottish curry lovers will embrace Gordon’s Appeal.”

The Scottish Spina Bifida Association provide a wide range of services to over 3000 children, young people and adults in Scotland whose lives have been affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. Without their family support services and lo-call helpline many people would not have access to the support they require. Every year the Scottish Spina Bifida Association’s family support workers handle over 2000 enquiries from children, young people and their families and make over 200 home visits.

In 2006 their new Family Support Centre was completed. This purpose built centre is a fantastic addition to the Association and is providing training, recreational activities and support in a family friendly environment.

The Scottish Spina Bifida Association receives less than £10,000 in government funding and to ensure they maintain the current level of services they must raise over £450,000 per annum.

Faiza Amjid, Event Manager, Oceanic Consulting said “For every major event Oceanic Consulting establishes and organises we select an official charity to raise funds for. We are thrilled that the Scottish Spina Bifida Association has agreed to be the official charity of the IRN-BRU Scottish Curry Awards 2008. We look forward to working with them over the upcoming months – helping to increase public awareness of Spina Bifida, its associated conditions, and the fantastic work and achievements of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association. At the awards themselves we will be hosting a charity auction in order to raise funds to donate to the Scottish Spina Bifida Association; in view of helping to maintain the sterling level of work they undertake and services they provide.”

Wednesday: 30th January 08 01:48

And your host for the evening is…. ANJUM ANAND

We are thrilled to have received interest from vivacious Indian celebrity chef, Anjum Anand, who has been hailed as the new ‘Indian Nigella’.

Did you know?

Anjum Anand was one of the first writers to create and write Indian recipes catering for the health-conscious cook and her first book, Indian Every Day: Light, Healthy Indian Food, has sold over 40,000 copies.

Anjum was a regular guest on UKTV Food's Great Food Live from 2004 to 2007.
Anjum's six-part primetime BBC Two television series on Indian cookery, Indian Food Made Easy, aired in summer 2007. A book accompanied the series.  A second series of Indian Food Made Easy will air in 2008.

We are excited to have the modern-day leading lady of Indian cooking as part of the event, which will surely add tremendous value. 

Wednesday: 21st November 07 09:58

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Scottish radio wants a taste of spice…

We are delighted to announce that Radio Clyde and sister station Radio Forth are now officially part of our media partner assemblage.  The Glasgow and Edinburgh based stations will also sponsor the Scottish Curry Lover of the year award, with a fantastic promotional drive to spread the social and fun aspect of the curry phenomenon and raise awareness to the mainstream communities.  Stay in touch to here when this exciting radio campaign kicks off.

Wednesday: 3rd October 07 11:45

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Shereen has been officially added to our judging panel and we are delighted to have one of Scotland’s best newscasters on our Scottish Curry Awards team.

Shereen Nanjiani Biog

Shereen Nanjiani is one of the best known faces in Scottish broadcasting.
As  presenter of STV’s main evening news programme, “Scotland Today” for twenty two years, she became the station’s most popular presenter, reporting on all major stories from Lockerbie to Dunblane.

During that time she also produced and presented a number of special reports from the world’s trouble spots: the plight of AIDS orphans in Romania, the first multi-racial elections in South Africa, the Afghan refugee camps post 9/11, and the famine and Make Poverty History campaign in Africa.

In addition to “Scotland Today” Shereen has presented many other programmes for STV including the documentary series, “Secret Scotland”, the religious magazine series, “Eikon”, and a number of live debates and election programmes.  She has also hosted the prestigious “Scottish Politician of the Year Awards” for the past six years.

In 2006 she began working for BBC Radio Scotland presenting “Scotland Live”, a news and current affairs magazine programme.

She has also written a number of articles for Scottish newspapers.

Shereen is much in demand for corporate events, award ceremonies, conferences, and corporate videos.

Friday: 25th May 07 14:13