That the Parliament congratulates West Dunbartonshire Council for Voluntary Service on receiving £9,000 from the Scotch Whisky Action Fund to run a new pilot project to launch a befriending group for 30 men aged 50 to 80 to help reduce isolation and alcohol misuse while also building resilience; understands that the organisation has seen an increase in male referrals from GPs, health professionals and social work services to its over-60s one-to-one befriending service over the last three years; recognises that more men will be able to access the benefits that a group service will deliver in terms of increased resilience, involvement in community activities and reduction in isolation and loneliness, and wishes everyone involved success in this endeavour.
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That the Parliament congratulates West Dunbartonshire Council for Voluntary Service on receiving £9,000 from the Scotch Whisky Action Fund to run a new pilot project to launch a befriending group for 30 men aged 50 to 80 to help reduce isolation and alcohol misuse while also building resilience; understands that the organisation has seen an increase in male referrals from GPs, health professionals and social work services to its over-60s one-to-one befriending service over the last three years; recognises that more men will be able to access the benefits that a group service will deliver in terms of increased resilience, involvement in community activities and reduction in isolation and loneliness, and wishes everyone involved success in this endeavour.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Angela Constance, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament commends the work of the digital technology charity, AbilityNet, which aims to change the lives of disabled people and people over 55 by helping them to use digital technology at work, at home and in education; understands that the charity’s friendly volunteers are all PVG-checked and can help with most major computer systems, laptops, tablet devices and smartphones, dealing with issues such as choosing equipment, helping with installation, diagnosing problems, assisting with updates, improving confidence and staying safe online, and thanks its volunteers and all involved with it for their efforts.
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That the Parliament commends the work of the digital technology charity, AbilityNet, which aims to change the lives of disabled people and people over 55 by helping them to use digital technology at work, at home and in education; understands that the charity’s friendly volunteers are all PVG-checked and can help with most major computer systems, laptops, tablet devices and smartphones, dealing with issues such as choosing equipment, helping with installation, diagnosing problems, assisting with updates, improving confidence and staying safe online, and thanks its volunteers and all involved with it for their efforts.
Supported by: Sandra White, Rona Mackay, David Torrance, Miles Briggs, Alex Neil, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Angela Constance, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament welcomes that Friends of Kilpatrick has been awarded a £10,000 Awards for All Scotland grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to enhance the services provided by Kilpatrick School; understands that the school is a specialist establishment providing education from birth to 18 for 158 children and young people with additional support needs; notes that the money will be used to buy new tents for the Duke of Edinburgh Group, replacing the old second-hand ones, to provide support for residential places in primary and secondary classes and to facilitate Family Fun evenings, where parents, children and staff can get together to relax and have fun, and wishes everyone involved success with their future endeavours.
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That the Parliament welcomes that Friends of Kilpatrick has been awarded a £10,000 Awards for All Scotland grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to enhance the services provided by Kilpatrick School; understands that the school is a specialist establishment providing education from birth to 18 for 158 children and young people with additional support needs; notes that the money will be used to buy new tents for the Duke of Edinburgh Group, replacing the old second-hand ones, to provide support for residential places in primary and secondary classes and to facilitate Family Fun evenings, where parents, children and staff can get together to relax and have fun, and wishes everyone involved success with their future endeavours.
Supported by: David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates the Bearsden Festival Association on receiving £9,280 from the Awards for All Scotland Community Fund; understands that the money will be used to hold a large-scale community event from 10 to 19 May 2019, in partnership with the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, to celebrate the impact of the arts on mental health and wellbeing, raise awareness, tackle stigma and connect people in the community; notes that the programme of performances will highlight the work of local and national arts organisations, and wishes everyone involved well for a successful event.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Bearsden Festival Association on receiving £9,280 from the Awards for All Scotland Community Fund; understands that the money will be used to hold a large-scale community event from 10 to 19 May 2019, in partnership with the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, to celebrate the impact of the arts on mental health and wellbeing, raise awareness, tackle stigma and connect people in the community; notes that the programme of performances will highlight the work of local and national arts organisations, and wishes everyone involved well for a successful event.
Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Maurice Golden, Jenny Gilruth, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Gillian Martin, Annie Wells, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates the Clydebank-based, Y Sort It, which is an innovative youth project that provides information and support to young people, on being nominated for three National Youth Work Awards; notes that its Young Carers Service, which offers support, including one-to-one help to help improve mental and physical health, and provides a range of activities, workshops and learning opportunities, has been shortlisted for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Award; acknowledges that its Management Board, which is made up of young people who have benefited from its services, is among the finalists for the Youth Participation Award and that Lyndsey Coleman, who plays a significant part in the Young Carers Service, advocates on behalf of young carers and vulnerable young people and who has helped to create the peer mentoring project, Buddy Up, which trains young people to support others with a background in caring, has been shortlisted as Scotland’s Youth Worker of the Year; recognises that Y Sort It supports over 500 young people annually, helping them participate in projects, own and run their own youth centre, have a mobile bus service, employ staff and recently complete the building of a cabin at Carbeth to provide outdoor learning opportunities and respite; acknowledges the work of Y Sort It, and sends its wishes to all of the nominees for the award ceremony, which takes place in Glasgow on 13 March 2019.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Clydebank-based, Y Sort It, which is an innovative youth project that provides information and support to young people, on being nominated for three National Youth Work Awards; notes that its Young Carers Service, which offers support, including one-to-one help to help improve mental and physical health, and provides a range of activities, workshops and learning opportunities, has been shortlisted for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Award; acknowledges that its Management Board, which is made up of young people who have benefited from its services, is among the finalists for the Youth Participation Award and that Lyndsey Coleman, who plays a significant part in the Young Carers Service, advocates on behalf of young carers and vulnerable young people and who has helped to create the peer mentoring project, Buddy Up, which trains young people to support others with a background in caring, has been shortlisted as Scotland’s Youth Worker of the Year; recognises that Y Sort It supports over 500 young people annually, helping them participate in projects, own and run their own youth centre, have a mobile bus service, employ staff and recently complete the building of a cabin at Carbeth to provide outdoor learning opportunities and respite; acknowledges the work of Y Sort It, and sends its wishes to all of the nominees for the award ceremony, which takes place in Glasgow on 13 March 2019.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Rona Mackay, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Annie Wells, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz; understands that the Luftwaffe onslaught of 13-14 March 1941 was of such ferocity that it was proportionately the most devastating bombing raid anywhere in the UK during the Second World War; notes that it involved the bombing of strategic military targets, including the John Brown shipyard and the Singer sewing machine factory, resulted in the death or serious injury of many hundreds of residents and left only seven houses out of 12,000 undamaged; acknowledges the significant role of members of the Polish Navy in defending the town by employing barrage balloons and anti-aircraft guns; remembers and pays respect to those killed and injured in the raids; commends the spirit and resilience of the people of Clydebank in their resolve to survive and rebuild their community, and recognises the strength of the town of Clydebank and its people, who annually show their gratitude by laying a wreath in Solidarity Square for the heroic action of the Polish crew of the good ship Piorun, who deliberately attracted and drew fire onto themselves in order to save the people of Clydebank.
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That the Parliament commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz; understands that the Luftwaffe onslaught of 13-14 March 1941 was of such ferocity that it was proportionately the most devastating bombing raid anywhere in the UK during the Second World War; notes that it involved the bombing of strategic military targets, including the John Brown shipyard and the Singer sewing machine factory, resulted in the death or serious injury of many hundreds of residents and left only seven houses out of 12,000 undamaged; acknowledges the significant role of members of the Polish Navy in defending the town by employing barrage balloons and anti-aircraft guns; remembers and pays respect to those killed and injured in the raids; commends the spirit and resilience of the people of Clydebank in their resolve to survive and rebuild their community, and recognises the strength of the town of Clydebank and its people, who annually show their gratitude by laying a wreath in Solidarity Square for the heroic action of the Polish crew of the good ship Piorun, who deliberately attracted and drew fire onto themselves in order to save the people of Clydebank.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Ross Greer, John Mason, Maureen Watt, Jenny Gilruth, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Jackie Baillie, Gillian Martin, Angela Constance, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament notes that Dalmuir Credit Union has been awarded £20,000 in the latest round of awards made by the Lloyds Banking Group Credit Union Development Fund; understands that the fund is designed to strengthen the financial position of credit unions to enable them to provide responsible lending to local people and organisations, and recognises the valuable service that the credit union provides for the people of Dalmuir.
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That the Parliament notes that Dalmuir Credit Union has been awarded £20,000 in the latest round of awards made by the Lloyds Banking Group Credit Union Development Fund; understands that the fund is designed to strengthen the financial position of credit unions to enable them to provide responsible lending to local people and organisations, and recognises the valuable service that the credit union provides for the people of Dalmuir.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Ruth Maguire, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament highlights the work done by the Canine Concern Scotland Trust on its recent visits to St Peter the Apostle High School in Clydebank as part of an initiative to improve reading skills; understands that the Reading with Dogs programme gives S1 to S3 pupils the opportunity to read a story to a dog, and believes that, while the programme increases confidence and reading skills among the pupils involved, the charity’s dogs, Harley and Skye, also very much enjoy the experience.
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That the Parliament highlights the work done by the Canine Concern Scotland Trust on its recent visits to St Peter the Apostle High School in Clydebank as part of an initiative to improve reading skills; understands that the Reading with Dogs programme gives S1 to S3 pupils the opportunity to read a story to a dog, and believes that, while the programme increases confidence and reading skills among the pupils involved, the charity’s dogs, Harley and Skye, also very much enjoy the experience.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Stuart McMillan, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Keith Brown, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross
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That the Parliament congratulates the Faifley Art Group on raising £3,800 for Mary’s Meals from its exhibition, Little Arts of Love, which was held at the Backdoor Gallery in Dalmuir Library and featured works by professional and amateur artists from the area, including Josephine Torrance; applauds Josephine for working tirelessly throughout the year visiting schools and community groups to promote the charity; acknowledges that she was integral to the organisation of the exhibition, and notes that the money raised has been matched by the government, bringing the total raised to £7,600.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Faifley Art Group on raising £3,800 for Mary’s Meals from its exhibition, Little Arts of Love, which was held at the Backdoor Gallery in Dalmuir Library and featured works by professional and amateur artists from the area, including Josephine Torrance; applauds Josephine for working tirelessly throughout the year visiting schools and community groups to promote the charity; acknowledges that she was integral to the organisation of the exhibition, and notes that the money raised has been matched by the government, bringing the total raised to £7,600.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Alexander Burnett, Jenny Gilruth, Annie Wells, Sandra White, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Mark McDonald, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament commends ENABLE Scotland, which is a national charity that helps children and adults with a learning disability to live a full life, on marking its 65th year in 2019, with the launch of a new fundraising campaign, ENABLE65, which calls on people to raise money, donate and commit to getting involved with breaking down the barriers that people with a learning disability face in everyday life; thanks the charity for the service that it provides, and wishes it success with the new campaign and all of its other endeavours.
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That the Parliament commends ENABLE Scotland, which is a national charity that helps children and adults with a learning disability to live a full life, on marking its 65th year in 2019, with the launch of a new fundraising campaign, ENABLE65, which calls on people to raise money, donate and commit to getting involved with breaking down the barriers that people with a learning disability face in everyday life; thanks the charity for the service that it provides, and wishes it success with the new campaign and all of its other endeavours.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Monica Lennon, Alexander Burnett, Kenneth Gibson, Jenny Gilruth, John Mason, Annie Wells, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Mark McDonald, Fulton MacGregor, Jackie Baillie, Gillian Martin, Angela Constance, Alexander Stewart, Tom Arthur, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Neil Findlay, Clare Adamson
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