That the Parliament commends a new gym in Clydebank that has joined up with Men Matter Scotland, which is a mental health charity, to offer free classes to support people’s wellbeing; recognises Chrissy Ennis, owner of Warrior Fitness, who has been supporting the Glasgow comedian and Men Matter ambassador, Gary Faulds, with his mental and physical health for several months, and that he has offered to do the same for other "Bankies", and notes that the gym has stared two free early morning classes each week, which are aimed at supporting people who feel anxious about attending the gym or for those who are struggling with their own mental health issues.
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That the Parliament commends a new gym in Clydebank that has joined up with Men Matter Scotland, which is a mental health charity, to offer free classes to support people’s wellbeing; recognises Chrissy Ennis, owner of Warrior Fitness, who has been supporting the Glasgow comedian and Men Matter ambassador, Gary Faulds, with his mental and physical health for several months, and that he has offered to do the same for other "Bankies", and notes that the gym has stared two free early morning classes each week, which are aimed at supporting people who feel anxious about attending the gym or for those who are struggling with their own mental health issues.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Gordon Lindhurst, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Jackie Baillie, John Finnie, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament commends the Clydebank-based charity, the Big Disability Group, for its ongoing support to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that it has received a massive increase in enquiries relating to mental health and has responded to this by developing Wellbeing Boxes, which contain items that can be used to create coping strategies during hard times, such as personal journals, relaxation CDs, art therapy books, fidget toys and seeds to plant; acknowledges that this will be a great help to people who might be facing struggles with mental health, and applauds and thanks the Big Disability Group for its continuous hard work.
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That the Parliament commends the Clydebank-based charity, the Big Disability Group, for its ongoing support to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that it has received a massive increase in enquiries relating to mental health and has responded to this by developing Wellbeing Boxes, which contain items that can be used to create coping strategies during hard times, such as personal journals, relaxation CDs, art therapy books, fidget toys and seeds to plant; acknowledges that this will be a great help to people who might be facing struggles with mental health, and applauds and thanks the Big Disability Group for its continuous hard work.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bruce Crawford, Fulton MacGregor, Annabelle Ewing, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie, Ruth Maguire, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, John Finnie, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament recognises the significant work of the Clydebank-based company, SGS UK Ltd, in the vaccine supply chain programme responding to the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that the business provides a comprehensive range of biopharmaceutical testing services and has been deeply involved in the vaccine programmes, having joined in alliance with Oxford University to provide biosafety testing in April 2020; understands that it has been in partnership with the leading European biotech company, ReiThera, to fast track the development and production of a single-dose vaccine since June, and supports its contribution to the work in tackling the virus.
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That the Parliament recognises the significant work of the Clydebank-based company, SGS UK Ltd, in the vaccine supply chain programme responding to the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that the business provides a comprehensive range of biopharmaceutical testing services and has been deeply involved in the vaccine programmes, having joined in alliance with Oxford University to provide biosafety testing in April 2020; understands that it has been in partnership with the leading European biotech company, ReiThera, to fast track the development and production of a single-dose vaccine since June, and supports its contribution to the work in tackling the virus.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Sandra White, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Annabelle Ewing, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament commends the staff of the Oakburn Park Day Care in Milngavie for their exceptional support to customers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that they pulled together to support customers and vulnerable members of the community in a variety of ways during the lockdown, with the key workers delivering lunches and activity packs and setting up a mobile library for people in Milngavie and Bearsden; recognises the team's hard work to ensure that the centre's residents have continued to live fulfilling lives throughout the pandemic, and appreciates their hard work and efforts, especially at this challenging time.
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That the Parliament commends the staff of the Oakburn Park Day Care in Milngavie for their exceptional support to customers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that they pulled together to support customers and vulnerable members of the community in a variety of ways during the lockdown, with the key workers delivering lunches and activity packs and setting up a mobile library for people in Milngavie and Bearsden; recognises the team's hard work to ensure that the centre's residents have continued to live fulfilling lives throughout the pandemic, and appreciates their hard work and efforts, especially at this challenging time.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament commends the Allander Dental Care dentists, Dale Cromar, Kenneth McDonald, Stuart Fullerton and Rory Stewart, along with friends, for raising £12,500 for the Teenage Cancer Trust; understands that the dedicated group cycled over 55 miles as they took on the 5 Ferries Cycle Challenge in July 2020 in memory of their friend, Murray, who sadly passed away in 2019 at the age of 22, and applauds the group for completing the challenge, as well as their friends, family, patients of Allander Dental Care and local residents for their generosity and support of this incredible charity.
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That the Parliament commends the Allander Dental Care dentists, Dale Cromar, Kenneth McDonald, Stuart Fullerton and Rory Stewart, along with friends, for raising £12,500 for the Teenage Cancer Trust; understands that the dedicated group cycled over 55 miles as they took on the 5 Ferries Cycle Challenge in July 2020 in memory of their friend, Murray, who sadly passed away in 2019 at the age of 22, and applauds the group for completing the challenge, as well as their friends, family, patients of Allander Dental Care and local residents for their generosity and support of this incredible charity.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Rona Mackay, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament commends the work of Conor Cunningham, who is a university student from Clydebank, for his work helping to lead the team behind DigiGallus, which is a new project aimed at promoting digital equality to people over the age of 50 in the Greater Glasgow area; understands that the student-run project will see a mentoring programme created where mentees will be supported with online skills; notes that the project will distribute internet-connected devices to older residents, and that the management students will provide technology training and digital literacy to the participants for free; recognises the importance of online connectivity in today’s digital world, and applauds this community spirited action by Conor and his fellow students.
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That the Parliament commends the work of Conor Cunningham, who is a university student from Clydebank, for his work helping to lead the team behind DigiGallus, which is a new project aimed at promoting digital equality to people over the age of 50 in the Greater Glasgow area; understands that the student-run project will see a mentoring programme created where mentees will be supported with online skills; notes that the project will distribute internet-connected devices to older residents, and that the management students will provide technology training and digital literacy to the participants for free; recognises the importance of online connectivity in today’s digital world, and applauds this community spirited action by Conor and his fellow students.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament commends the PTA, parents and children of Craigdhu Primary School in Milngavie for their innovative efforts in transforming the outdoor area of the school; welcomes the changes to the playground, where a new play area has been created, the painting of buildings and the tidying of the school's wooded area in the endeavour to make its grounds bright and appealing for the children’s return to classes and in their attempt to keep the pupils active during the COVID-19 pandemic, and sends its best wishes to all involved with this work.
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That the Parliament commends the PTA, parents and children of Craigdhu Primary School in Milngavie for their innovative efforts in transforming the outdoor area of the school; welcomes the changes to the playground, where a new play area has been created, the painting of buildings and the tidying of the school's wooded area in the endeavour to make its grounds bright and appealing for the children’s return to classes and in their attempt to keep the pupils active during the COVID-19 pandemic, and sends its best wishes to all involved with this work.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament commends the faithful fans of Clydebank FC for their tremendous fundraising efforts during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that supporters have sponsored the home and away shirts of the entire first team squad for the first time in a number of years, raising £4,000 for the club as it battles against any losses from match cancellations; notes that, in addition to this, fans have also been carrying out other fundraising activities, such as football cards, which have helped raise vital funds for the club as it approaches its debut year in the West of Scotland League; applauds the Bankies for their commitment, and wishes Clydebank FC the best of luck for the season ahead.
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That the Parliament commends the faithful fans of Clydebank FC for their tremendous fundraising efforts during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that supporters have sponsored the home and away shirts of the entire first team squad for the first time in a number of years, raising £4,000 for the club as it battles against any losses from match cancellations; notes that, in addition to this, fans have also been carrying out other fundraising activities, such as football cards, which have helped raise vital funds for the club as it approaches its debut year in the West of Scotland League; applauds the Bankies for their commitment, and wishes Clydebank FC the best of luck for the season ahead.
Supported by: John Finnie, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Emma Harper, Stuart McMillan, Alasdair Allan, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Monica Lennon, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Annabelle Ewing, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament commends Chivas Brothers of Dumbarton for its efforts in supporting community groups in response to COVID-19; notes that Chivas has gone to great lengths to create hand sanitiser and distribute this to charities and other organisations in need across Clydebank and West Dunbartonshire: understands that this will assist the community organisations to operate safely; applauds the distillery group for supporting its local communities during this very difficult time; believes its efforts will help prevent the spread of the virus, and thanks Chivas for this public-spirited action.
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That the Parliament commends Chivas Brothers of Dumbarton for its efforts in supporting community groups in response to COVID-19; notes that Chivas has gone to great lengths to create hand sanitiser and distribute this to charities and other organisations in need across Clydebank and West Dunbartonshire: understands that this will assist the community organisations to operate safely; applauds the distillery group for supporting its local communities during this very difficult time; believes its efforts will help prevent the spread of the virus, and thanks Chivas for this public-spirited action.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Alex Neil, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Stewart Stevenson, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Keith Brown, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Network Rail is set to start £5 million of works at Milngavie railway station to extend the platforms in an investment that will bring greater operational flexibility on the line; understands that both platforms at the station will be extended from 141 metres in length to 205 metres, and that the improvement work will also require repositioning of signalling and overhead line equipment to accommodate the new platform lengths, and supports this investment at Milngavie to improve the service on this significant route on central Scotland’s railway.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Network Rail is set to start £5 million of works at Milngavie railway station to extend the platforms in an investment that will bring greater operational flexibility on the line; understands that both platforms at the station will be extended from 141 metres in length to 205 metres, and that the improvement work will also require repositioning of signalling and overhead line equipment to accommodate the new platform lengths, and supports this investment at Milngavie to improve the service on this significant route on central Scotland’s railway.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Kenneth Gibson, John Mason, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, John Finnie, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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