That the Parliament recognises the success of Three Sisters Bake, which is owned by the sisters, Gillian, Nichola and Linsey Reith, and has two cafés, one in Quarrier's Village, which opened in 2011, and another in Killearn, which opened in 2014; understands that the company employs up to 50 staff at peak times and that each café has a team of chefs and bakers to prepare soups, salads, cakes and sharing platters using fresh, quality ingredients from local suppliers; believes that they offer outside catering options and provide food for weddings; recognises that the sisters have published a cookbook, Three Sisters Bake: Delectable Recipes for Everyday; understands that the company's turnover has risen by more than 50% in the last 12 months; congratulates the sisters on their achievements being recognised by The Herald at its recent Family Business awards; believes that they demonstrate enterprising spirit; congratulates them on their success, and wishes them well as they look to expand the business with a commercial bakery.
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That the Parliament recognises the success of Three Sisters Bake, which is owned by the sisters, Gillian, Nichola and Linsey Reith, and has two cafés, one in Quarrier's Village, which opened in 2011, and another in Killearn, which opened in 2014; understands that the company employs up to 50 staff at peak times and that each café has a team of chefs and bakers to prepare soups, salads, cakes and sharing platters using fresh, quality ingredients from local suppliers; believes that they offer outside catering options and provide food for weddings; recognises that the sisters have published a cookbook, Three Sisters Bake: Delectable Recipes for Everyday; understands that the company's turnover has risen by more than 50% in the last 12 months; congratulates the sisters on their achievements being recognised by The Herald at its recent Family Business awards; believes that they demonstrate enterprising spirit; congratulates them on their success, and wishes them well as they look to expand the business with a commercial bakery.
Supported by: Nanette Milne, Mary Scanlon, Jamie McGrigor, Liz Smith, Cameron Buchanan, Roderick Campbell, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, John Lamont, Anne McTaggart, Margaret McDougall, Margaret Mitchell, Elaine Murray, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White
Current Status: Fallen on 23/03/2016
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That the Parliament recognises the Paisley YMCA iEnterprise programme, which is expected to start in January 2016; understands that it will turn the YMCA's building into the only afterhours social action and enterprise hub for young people in Paisley; believe that it will encourage young people to identify needs in their communities, take ownership of these and develop ideas to address them; understands that they will be mentored and supported to take on project management roles, set budgets, solve problems, set goals and work as a team so that their goals are met; believes that iEnterprise activity is certificated and recognised by employers and that each individual or small group has access to tailor-made training in relation to their project; understands that the programme is particularly focused on the 13 to 15-year-olds who are furthest away from the employment market or educational attainment; believes that developing digital and technology skills is a key focus of the programme; considers that it is positive and innovatory and welcomes the impact on the young people involved; congratulates everyone taking part, and hopes that they enjoy every success with the programme.
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That the Parliament recognises the Paisley YMCA iEnterprise programme, which is expected to start in January 2016; understands that it will turn the YMCA's building into the only afterhours social action and enterprise hub for young people in Paisley; believe that it will encourage young people to identify needs in their communities, take ownership of these and develop ideas to address them; understands that they will be mentored and supported to take on project management roles, set budgets, solve problems, set goals and work as a team so that their goals are met; believes that iEnterprise activity is certificated and recognised by employers and that each individual or small group has access to tailor-made training in relation to their project; understands that the programme is particularly focused on the 13 to 15-year-olds who are furthest away from the employment market or educational attainment; believes that developing digital and technology skills is a key focus of the programme; considers that it is positive and innovatory and welcomes the impact on the young people involved; congratulates everyone taking part, and hopes that they enjoy every success with the programme.
Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, John Lamont, Cameron Buchanan, Mary Fee, Mary Scanlon, Hanzala Malik, Dennis Robertson, Jackie Baillie, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Stuart McMillan, Jackson Carlaw, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Colin Beattie
Current Status: Fallen on 23/03/2016
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That the Parliament recognises the work that is being undertaken to protect Arran whitebeams, which are a species of tree indigenous to the Isle of Arran; notes the efforts made by the Woodland Trust Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh and the Arran Trust to promote a wider understanding of unique trees that are native to Scotland; commends the efforts of landowners and conservation bodies to protect and promote these; understands that one species of Arran whitebeam is the Catacol whitebeam, which is Scotland’s most endangered tree, with only one known specimen in the wild; commends what it considers the magnificent efforts being made to protect such trees; believes that native tree species are important to Scotland, and congratulates everyone who works to protect, preserve and promote what it sees as an important indigenous contribution to Scotland's environment.
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That the Parliament recognises the work that is being undertaken to protect Arran whitebeams, which are a species of tree indigenous to the Isle of Arran; notes the efforts made by the Woodland Trust Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh and the Arran Trust to promote a wider understanding of unique trees that are native to Scotland; commends the efforts of landowners and conservation bodies to protect and promote these; understands that one species of Arran whitebeam is the Catacol whitebeam, which is Scotland’s most endangered tree, with only one known specimen in the wild; commends what it considers the magnificent efforts being made to protect such trees; believes that native tree species are important to Scotland, and congratulates everyone who works to protect, preserve and promote what it sees as an important indigenous contribution to Scotland's environment.
Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Jackson Carlaw, Margaret McDougall, Cameron Buchanan, Mary Scanlon, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Graeme Dey, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Jean Urquhart, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Mike MacKenzie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Margaret Mitchell, Anne McTaggart, John Scott, Kevin Stewart, John Finnie, Sandra White
Current Status: Fallen on 19/01/2016
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with Quarriers; understands that, through its diverse range of services across the UK, Quarriers provides practical care for thousands of vulnerable children, adults and families facing difficult circumstances and notes what it considers the world-class diagnostic and treatment facility provided by the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre in Glasgow; understands that the Scottish Epilepsy Centre is registered as an independent hospital operated by Quarriers on a not-for-profit basis and recognises what it sees as the vital contribution that the centre makes to Scotland and the NHS; notes that all NHS boards in Scotland refer patients to the centre, who benefit from the expert, multidisciplinary clinical team offering integrated, person-centred epilepsy care supported by a telemedicine service so that patients can access treatment no matter where they live; understands that more than 54,000 people in Scotland are affected by epilepsy, which is a neurological condition that can have a huge impact on their lives; recognises that the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre was ranked at the top of the independent healthcare sector and is one of only two adult facilities in the UK; congratulates all these involved at the centre, and congratulates Quarriers in its dedication to working for better lives, and recognises the commitment and contribution that Quarriers services make to families throughout Scotland and beyond.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with Quarriers; understands that, through its diverse range of services across the UK, Quarriers provides practical care for thousands of vulnerable children, adults and families facing difficult circumstances and notes what it considers the world-class diagnostic and treatment facility provided by the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre in Glasgow; understands that the Scottish Epilepsy Centre is registered as an independent hospital operated by Quarriers on a not-for-profit basis and recognises what it sees as the vital contribution that the centre makes to Scotland and the NHS; notes that all NHS boards in Scotland refer patients to the centre, who benefit from the expert, multidisciplinary clinical team offering integrated, person-centred epilepsy care supported by a telemedicine service so that patients can access treatment no matter where they live; understands that more than 54,000 people in Scotland are affected by epilepsy, which is a neurological condition that can have a huge impact on their lives; recognises that the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre was ranked at the top of the independent healthcare sector and is one of only two adult facilities in the UK; congratulates all these involved at the centre, and congratulates Quarriers in its dedication to working for better lives, and recognises the commitment and contribution that Quarriers services make to families throughout Scotland and beyond.
Supported by: Jackson Carlaw, John Lamont, Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Jean Urquhart, Cameron Buchanan, John Mason, Colin Beattie, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Richard Simpson, Mary Scanlon, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, Jackie Baillie, Stuart McMillan, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Christine Grahame, Siobhan McMahon, David Torrance, Mary Fee, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Sandra White
Current Status: Fallen on 24/11/2015
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As an amendment to motion S4M-14252 in the name of John Swinney (Scotland’s Future, Democracy and Devolution), leave out from first “further” to end and insert “regrets that the Scottish Government's immediate reaction to the Smith Agreement was to criticise and disparage its recommendations; notes that the Smith Agreement proposes a very significant transfer of powers to the Scottish Parliament that will make it one of the most powerful sub-national legislatures in the world; considers that, in the context of rejection of independence by voters in Scotland in the 2014 referendum, the Smith Agreement and the Scotland Bill, reflecting changes to the original draft clauses, deliver on pledges to provide more powers for the Scottish Parliament; recognises that extensive constitutional change is best brought about by building a broad consensus between political parties and governments; calls on the Scottish Government to respect the result of the referendum by repeating its assurances that such a poll would be a once-in-a-generation event, and urges continuing objective and constructive scrutiny of the Scotland Bill so that where any improvements to the legislation can be identified appropriate changes can be made.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M-14252 in the name of John Swinney (Scotland’s Future, Democracy and Devolution), leave out from first “further” to end and insert “regrets that the Scottish Government's immediate reaction to the Smith Agreement was to criticise and disparage its recommendations; notes that the Smith Agreement proposes a very significant transfer of powers to the Scottish Parliament that will make it one of the most powerful sub-national legislatures in the world; considers that, in the context of rejection of independence by voters in Scotland in the 2014 referendum, the Smith Agreement and the Scotland Bill, reflecting changes to the original draft clauses, deliver on pledges to provide more powers for the Scottish Parliament; recognises that extensive constitutional change is best brought about by building a broad consensus between political parties and governments; calls on the Scottish Government to respect the result of the referendum by repeating its assurances that such a poll would be a once-in-a-generation event, and urges continuing objective and constructive scrutiny of the Scotland Bill so that where any improvements to the legislation can be identified appropriate changes can be made.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16/09/2015
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That the Parliament understands that the Falls of Clyde sailing ship, which was built in Port Glasgow by Russell & Co shipbuilders in 1878, is the only surviving iron-hulled four-masted full rigged ship and the only surviving sail-driven oil tanker in the world and is currently berthed in Honolulu Harbor; notes that the Friends of Falls of Clyde is a non-profit organisation devoted to the conservation and restoration of the Falls of Clyde; notes that the Friends of Falls of Clyde received ownership of the ship from the Bishop Museum on 30 September 2008; recognises that the ship is in need of a drydock to clean, restore and paint her hull; notes that the mission of Friends of Falls of Clyde, which is a volunteer organisation, is to preserve and restore the vessel for the benefit of the citizens of Hawaii, tourists and visitors; acknowledges the level of interest throughout Scotland in the history of shipbuilding; congratulates the Friends of Falls of Clyde on its efforts to preserve such a historic example of Scottish shipbuilding, and wishes the organisation well with its efforts.
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That the Parliament understands that the Falls of Clyde sailing ship, which was built in Port Glasgow by Russell & Co shipbuilders in 1878, is the only surviving iron-hulled four-masted full rigged ship and the only surviving sail-driven oil tanker in the world and is currently berthed in Honolulu Harbor; notes that the Friends of Falls of Clyde is a non-profit organisation devoted to the conservation and restoration of the Falls of Clyde; notes that the Friends of Falls of Clyde received ownership of the ship from the Bishop Museum on 30 September 2008; recognises that the ship is in need of a drydock to clean, restore and paint her hull; notes that the mission of Friends of Falls of Clyde, which is a volunteer organisation, is to preserve and restore the vessel for the benefit of the citizens of Hawaii, tourists and visitors; acknowledges the level of interest throughout Scotland in the history of shipbuilding; congratulates the Friends of Falls of Clyde on its efforts to preserve such a historic example of Scottish shipbuilding, and wishes the organisation well with its efforts.
Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Jim Hume, Kenneth Gibson, Cameron Buchanan, Murdo Fraser, Jackson Carlaw, Jackie Baillie, John Lamont, Margaret Mitchell, Kevin Stewart, Jean Urquhart, Hanzala Malik, Richard Lyle, Roderick Campbell, Anne McTaggart, Nigel Don, David Torrance, Margaret McDougall, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Fallen on 24/11/2015
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As an amendment to motion S4M-12678 in the name of Patrick Harvie (An End to In-work Poverty), leave out from “notes” to end and insert “acknowledges that increasing employment, growing the economy and creating opportunity remains the most sustainable way of moving people out of poverty; recognises the opportunities and positive outcomes associated with regular employment for those who can work; welcomes the drop in unemployment and rise in employment under the UK Government; believes that the additional 187,000 new jobs created in Scotland since 2010 have been effective in providing more families with the security of a regular wage; notes the phased increases in the income tax personal allowance since 2010, which by next year will have enhanced incomes by reducing the tax bills for 2.32 million people in Scotland and will have taken 261,000 of the lowest paid out of paying income tax altogether; appreciates the increase in the national minimum wage that was recently announced by the UK Government in line with the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission, which is likely to be the largest real-terms increase since 2007, and acknowledges that such improvements can only be sustained by a responsible macroeconomic policy.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M-12678 in the name of Patrick Harvie (An End to In-work Poverty), leave out from “notes” to end and insert “acknowledges that increasing employment, growing the economy and creating opportunity remains the most sustainable way of moving people out of poverty; recognises the opportunities and positive outcomes associated with regular employment for those who can work; welcomes the drop in unemployment and rise in employment under the UK Government; believes that the additional 187,000 new jobs created in Scotland since 2010 have been effective in providing more families with the security of a regular wage; notes the phased increases in the income tax personal allowance since 2010, which by next year will have enhanced incomes by reducing the tax bills for 2.32 million people in Scotland and will have taken 261,000 of the lowest paid out of paying income tax altogether; appreciates the increase in the national minimum wage that was recently announced by the UK Government in line with the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission, which is likely to be the largest real-terms increase since 2007, and acknowledges that such improvements can only be sustained by a responsible macroeconomic policy.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18/03/2015
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That the Parliament notes the Keep Safe initiative in Renfrewshire, which it understands is the first of its kind in Scotland and aims to support and encourage disabled, vulnerable and older people to keep safe and enjoy day-to-day life without fear of abuse and harassment; understands that Police Scotland works to train local businesses and public services to join the initiative and become a Keep Safe premises, whereby those businesses signed up to the initiative agree to support and help people by providing a safe place for them to go if they are lost, scared or if they are the victim of crime; believes that these businesses are easily identified as a Keep Safe premises by means of the Keep Safe window sticker; notes that disabled, vulnerable and older people are offered a Keep Safe Card to carry; recognises that disability hate crime is a crime when it is "perceived by the victim or any other person to be motivated by malice or ill will based on a person's disability or perceived disability"; notes that Keep Safe is a Police Scotland-led initiative developed in partnership with the Renfrewshire community group, I Am Me, which raises awareness of disability hate crime, working in partnership with PACE Theatre Company, and congratulates all those involved in these initiatives.
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That the Parliament notes the Keep Safe initiative in Renfrewshire, which it understands is the first of its kind in Scotland and aims to support and encourage disabled, vulnerable and older people to keep safe and enjoy day-to-day life without fear of abuse and harassment; understands that Police Scotland works to train local businesses and public services to join the initiative and become a Keep Safe premises, whereby those businesses signed up to the initiative agree to support and help people by providing a safe place for them to go if they are lost, scared or if they are the victim of crime; believes that these businesses are easily identified as a Keep Safe premises by means of the Keep Safe window sticker; notes that disabled, vulnerable and older people are offered a Keep Safe Card to carry; recognises that disability hate crime is a crime when it is "perceived by the victim or any other person to be motivated by malice or ill will based on a person's disability or perceived disability"; notes that Keep Safe is a Police Scotland-led initiative developed in partnership with the Renfrewshire community group, I Am Me, which raises awareness of disability hate crime, working in partnership with PACE Theatre Company, and congratulates all those involved in these initiatives.
Supported by: Roderick Campbell, Anne McTaggart, Cameron Buchanan, Alison McInnes, Mike MacKenzie, Jackie Baillie, Ken Macintosh, Hanzala Malik, Kevin Stewart, Jamie McGrigor, Bill Kidd, David Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Malcolm Chisholm, Margaret McCulloch, Patricia Ferguson, Elaine Murray, Nigel Don, Duncan McNeil, Nanette Milne, Kenneth Gibson, John Lamont, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Liz Smith, Patrick Harvie, Mark McDonald, Jackson Carlaw, Graeme Dey, David Torrance, Mary Scanlon, Dave Thompson, Graeme Pearson, Gil Paterson, Margaret Mitchell, Christine Grahame, John Finnie, Siobhan McMahon, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 12/05/2015
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That the Parliament notes that the owners of Greenock's cruise terminal have predicted that, in 2015, it will become the first port in Scotland to handle over 100,000 passengers, thus making it the busiest passenger port in the country; understands that, during the year, 56 ships, bringing a total of 108,866 passengers, are expected to call at Greenock Ocean Terminal and that this would represent seven more vessels than in 2014; believes that passenger numbers at Greenock have more than quadrupled over the last eight years; understands that it has been predicted that the Inverclyde economy will receive an £8.7 million boost from the expected record-breaking number of visitors; acknowledges that the cruise terminal, which is owned by Peel Ports, will be visited by ships such as The Royal Princess, The Regal Princess and the Queen Mary II as part of Cunard's 175th anniversary celebrations; believes that breaking the 100,000-passenger barrier is a fantastic achievement and testament to the efforts made to enhance the experience of overseas visitors arriving at Greenock; notes the terminal works in partnership with the Inverclyde Tourist Group (ITG), which provides an ambassador service for the area by greeting passengers on arrival and offering what it considers vital information; understands that the ITG comprises of people from Inverclyde who are passionate about where they stay; believes that Greenock is ideally placed for overseas visitors and people from Scotland sailing from their own local port, and wishes everybody involved with the terminal every success.
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That the Parliament notes that the owners of Greenock's cruise terminal have predicted that, in 2015, it will become the first port in Scotland to handle over 100,000 passengers, thus making it the busiest passenger port in the country; understands that, during the year, 56 ships, bringing a total of 108,866 passengers, are expected to call at Greenock Ocean Terminal and that this would represent seven more vessels than in 2014; believes that passenger numbers at Greenock have more than quadrupled over the last eight years; understands that it has been predicted that the Inverclyde economy will receive an £8.7 million boost from the expected record-breaking number of visitors; acknowledges that the cruise terminal, which is owned by Peel Ports, will be visited by ships such as The Royal Princess, The Regal Princess and the Queen Mary II as part of Cunard's 175th anniversary celebrations; believes that breaking the 100,000-passenger barrier is a fantastic achievement and testament to the efforts made to enhance the experience of overseas visitors arriving at Greenock; notes the terminal works in partnership with the Inverclyde Tourist Group (ITG), which provides an ambassador service for the area by greeting passengers on arrival and offering what it considers vital information; understands that the ITG comprises of people from Inverclyde who are passionate about where they stay; believes that Greenock is ideally placed for overseas visitors and people from Scotland sailing from their own local port, and wishes everybody involved with the terminal every success.
Supported by: Bob Doris, Jamie McGrigor, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Anne McTaggart, Murdo Fraser, Jackie Baillie, Cameron Buchanan, Mike MacKenzie, Nanette Milne, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, John Lamont, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Jackson Carlaw, Liz Smith, David Torrance, Sandra White, Margaret McDougall, Mary Scanlon, Neil Bibby, Duncan McNeil
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24/03/2015
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That the Parliament notes that Bishopton Parish Church in Renfrewshire will celebrate 200 years of worship in the parish church building on Ferry Road, Bishopton, on 12 May 2015, acknowledges that, during these 200 years, the parish and local community have undergone and witnessed many significant changes and considers that, through these two centuries, the church has proved to be an enduring presence of faith and worship, providing fellowship, hope and support to the local community; pays tribute to all those, past and present, who have provided spiritual leadership, pastoral care and stewardship of the church’s affairs and activities in Bishopton; further notes what it sees as the positive and mutually enjoyable relationship that has been developed with Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic church in Bishopton, resulting in a number of shared services and activities throughout the year, which has greatly enriched the wider community; congratulates Bishopton Parish Church on the historic bicentenary of its building, and wishes all those who worship at the church and their friends in Our Lady of Lourdes well in their endeavours to provide a continued presence of faith and worship in Bishopton in the future.
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That the Parliament notes that Bishopton Parish Church in Renfrewshire will celebrate 200 years of worship in the parish church building on Ferry Road, Bishopton, on 12 May 2015, acknowledges that, during these 200 years, the parish and local community have undergone and witnessed many significant changes and considers that, through these two centuries, the church has proved to be an enduring presence of faith and worship, providing fellowship, hope and support to the local community; pays tribute to all those, past and present, who have provided spiritual leadership, pastoral care and stewardship of the church’s affairs and activities in Bishopton; further notes what it sees as the positive and mutually enjoyable relationship that has been developed with Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic church in Bishopton, resulting in a number of shared services and activities throughout the year, which has greatly enriched the wider community; congratulates Bishopton Parish Church on the historic bicentenary of its building, and wishes all those who worship at the church and their friends in Our Lady of Lourdes well in their endeavours to provide a continued presence of faith and worship in Bishopton in the future.
Supported by: Jamie McGrigor, John Lamont, Neil Bibby, Roderick Campbell, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Kevin Stewart, Cameron Buchanan, Murdo Fraser, Jackie Baillie, Mike MacKenzie, Sandra White, Mary Scanlon, Dennis Robertson, Liz Smith, David Torrance, John Pentland, Bob Doris, Nanette Milne, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Adamson, Hugh Henry
Current Status: Fallen on 12/05/2015
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