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
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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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That the Parliament congratulates the Milngavie-based Western Wildcats on winning the Scottish National Indoor Hockey championships for the first time in the club’s 140-year history and earning a place in the 2020 Eurohockey indoor club championships; understand that the club, which was formed in 1898, is the oldest in Scotland, and wishes it and its players further success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Milngavie-based Western Wildcats on winning the Scottish National Indoor Hockey championships for the first time in the club’s 140-year history and earning a place in the 2020 Eurohockey indoor club championships; understand that the club, which was formed in 1898, is the oldest in Scotland, and wishes it and its players further success.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Alexander Burnett, Jenny Gilruth, Sandra White, Ruth Maguire, Mark McDonald, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Angela Constance, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, David Torrance
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That the Parliament congratulates the Golden Friendships Club in Clydebank on a successful application to the Robertson Trust; understands that the charity received an award of £15,000, which will help to support its activities aimed at tackling loneliness and social isolation in the community; notes that up to 500 people attend Golden Friendships events every week, including the popular “Grab-a-Granny” afternoons, and wishes everyone involved a successful fundraising event on 9 February 2019.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Golden Friendships Club in Clydebank on a successful application to the Robertson Trust; understands that the charity received an award of £15,000, which will help to support its activities aimed at tackling loneliness and social isolation in the community; notes that up to 500 people attend Golden Friendships events every week, including the popular “Grab-a-Granny” afternoons, and wishes everyone involved a successful fundraising event on 9 February 2019.
Supported by: David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Mark McDonald, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates St Stephen’s Primary School in Clydebank on receiving the prestigious sportscotland Gold School Sport Award in recognition of its work to improve the health and wellbeing of the pupils through increased participation in PE and sport both in and outwith the school; notes that the pupils can take part in a variety of activities, including cycling, netball, football, dancing, dodgeball, rugby, tennis and cross country running, and recognises the importance of encouraging children to lead active lifestyles while having fun.
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That the Parliament congratulates St Stephen’s Primary School in Clydebank on receiving the prestigious sportscotland Gold School Sport Award in recognition of its work to improve the health and wellbeing of the pupils through increased participation in PE and sport both in and outwith the school; notes that the pupils can take part in a variety of activities, including cycling, netball, football, dancing, dodgeball, rugby, tennis and cross country running, and recognises the importance of encouraging children to lead active lifestyles while having fun.
Supported by: David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Bob Doris, Sandra White, Annie Wells, Jenny Gilruth, Jackie Baillie, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Mark McDonald, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the new Community Sports Hub in Clydebank on hosting Scotland’s national rugby players in an open training session; understands that the team, which will be joined by the Scotland U20 players, will try out the new facilities then meet fans to give them an opportunity to take photos and collect autographs, and wishes the players, sports hub staff and spectators an enjoyable and successful event.
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That the Parliament congratulates the new Community Sports Hub in Clydebank on hosting Scotland’s national rugby players in an open training session; understands that the team, which will be joined by the Scotland U20 players, will try out the new facilities then meet fans to give them an opportunity to take photos and collect autographs, and wishes the players, sports hub staff and spectators an enjoyable and successful event.
Supported by: David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Monica Lennon, Alexander Burnett, Mark McDonald, Angela Constance, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the BAE Systems apprentice, Lee Steen, who is from Clydebank, on winning a bronze medal at the prestigious Shipyard Apprentice of the Year Awards; understands that he was shortlisted from more than 100 candidates to undertake an intensive, week-long course and assessment, which included interviews, presentations, raft building and a 24-hour expedition; notes that he was then one of six finalists chosen to compete in the final in London, and commends him on carrying on the great tradition of excellence in shipbuilding and marine engineering for which Clydebank is renowned.
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That the Parliament congratulates the BAE Systems apprentice, Lee Steen, who is from Clydebank, on winning a bronze medal at the prestigious Shipyard Apprentice of the Year Awards; understands that he was shortlisted from more than 100 candidates to undertake an intensive, week-long course and assessment, which included interviews, presentations, raft building and a 24-hour expedition; notes that he was then one of six finalists chosen to compete in the final in London, and commends him on carrying on the great tradition of excellence in shipbuilding and marine engineering for which Clydebank is renowned.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Emma Harper, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Bob Doris, Rona Mackay, Maureen Watt, Keith Brown, Angela Constance, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Clydebank on hosting the Scottish starting point of the world-famous Monte Carlo Rally 2019; notes that the event is expected to bring thousands of visitors to the area to view more than 80 classic cars that will be on public display near the foot of the landmark, the Titan Crane; understands that dozens of classic vehicles will set off through the streets of Clydebank as they begin their 1,500 mile dash to Monaco, and thanks West Dunbartonshire Council for securing and organising this prestigious event.
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That the Parliament congratulates Clydebank on hosting the Scottish starting point of the world-famous Monte Carlo Rally 2019; notes that the event is expected to bring thousands of visitors to the area to view more than 80 classic cars that will be on public display near the foot of the landmark, the Titan Crane; understands that dozens of classic vehicles will set off through the streets of Clydebank as they begin their 1,500 mile dash to Monaco, and thanks West Dunbartonshire Council for securing and organising this prestigious event.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Gordon Lindhurst, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Jenny Gilruth, Bob Doris, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Dynamite Gymnastics Club in Clydebank on its successful weekend at the Double Mini-Trampoline National Development Plan Regional Series in Glenrothes; notes that the club won a total of nine medals, including three golds; recognises the hard work and dedication that goes into achieving this level of expertise, and wishes the club's young gymnasts further success in the season.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dynamite Gymnastics Club in Clydebank on its successful weekend at the Double Mini-Trampoline National Development Plan Regional Series in Glenrothes; notes that the club won a total of nine medals, including three golds; recognises the hard work and dedication that goes into achieving this level of expertise, and wishes the club's young gymnasts further success in the season.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Mark McDonald, Jackie Baillie, Jenny Gilruth, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Alexander Burnett
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