That the Parliament congratulates Muirhouse Youth Development Group on its recent Heritage Lottery Fund award of £46,800, which, it understands, will help deliver the Circadius Project; notes that the project will aim to use the history of travelling circuses to engage with young people from disadvantaged areas; believes that participants will use research and skills and performance workshops that will culminate in them performing a recreation of a Victorian circus at North Edinburgh Arts Centre; welcomes the inclusion of events to engage with older people in this research; understands that the project was developed following discussions with the young people both about the historic connection between the area and travelling circuses and their interest in the acrobatics discipline, parkour; welcomes the involvement of a number of partner organisations, including the National Library of Scotland as heritage partner; considers that the project will play an important role in engaging young people with their heritage while developing a positive sense of community, and wishes all involved the best of luck with their performances.
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That the Parliament congratulates Muirhouse Youth Development Group on its recent Heritage Lottery Fund award of £46,800, which, it understands, will help deliver the Circadius Project; notes that the project will aim to use the history of travelling circuses to engage with young people from disadvantaged areas; believes that participants will use research and skills and performance workshops that will culminate in them performing a recreation of a Victorian circus at North Edinburgh Arts Centre; welcomes the inclusion of events to engage with older people in this research; understands that the project was developed following discussions with the young people both about the historic connection between the area and travelling circuses and their interest in the acrobatics discipline, parkour; welcomes the involvement of a number of partner organisations, including the National Library of Scotland as heritage partner; considers that the project will play an important role in engaging young people with their heritage while developing a positive sense of community, and wishes all involved the best of luck with their performances.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, Adam Ingram, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Sarah Boyack, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald
Current Status: Fallen on 19/01/2016
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That the Parliament welcomes the contribution made by successive generations of migrants from all over the world to Scotland; believes that migrants arrive in Scotland for a plethora of reasons, from relocation for work to refugees fleeing for their lives; considers that, regardless of the reasons for their arrival, those born outwith Scotland have formed and continue to form an integral part of Scottish society and culture; understands that the report, Characteristics of Recent and Established EEA and non-EEA migrants in Scotland: Analysis of the 2011 Census states that “half (49 per cent) of all migrants aged 16 and above had at least degree level qualifications”; believes that the diversity of skills that migration brings to the country is extremely valuable in terms of both the economy and research; notes with dismay what it views as the propagation of anti-migration myths by the Home Secretary in her recent speech to the Conservative Party conference, which has been condemned by the Institute of Directors among others for rhetoric that could harm business; believes that the use of anti-migration rhetoric on this subject is irresponsible, inflammatory and harmful to communities and that debate on this should be conducted according to fact, and assures migrants in Scotland that they are welcome here.
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That the Parliament welcomes the contribution made by successive generations of migrants from all over the world to Scotland; believes that migrants arrive in Scotland for a plethora of reasons, from relocation for work to refugees fleeing for their lives; considers that, regardless of the reasons for their arrival, those born outwith Scotland have formed and continue to form an integral part of Scottish society and culture; understands that the report, Characteristics of Recent and Established EEA and non-EEA migrants in Scotland: Analysis of the 2011 Census states that “half (49 per cent) of all migrants aged 16 and above had at least degree level qualifications”; believes that the diversity of skills that migration brings to the country is extremely valuable in terms of both the economy and research; notes with dismay what it views as the propagation of anti-migration myths by the Home Secretary in her recent speech to the Conservative Party conference, which has been condemned by the Institute of Directors among others for rhetoric that could harm business; believes that the use of anti-migration rhetoric on this subject is irresponsible, inflammatory and harmful to communities and that debate on this should be conducted according to fact, and assures migrants in Scotland that they are welcome here.
Supported by: Jim Hume, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Christina McKelvie, Kevin Stewart, Kenny MacAskill, Fiona McLeod, Jean Urquhart, James Dornan, Jackie Baillie, Dave Thompson, Alison McInnes, John Finnie, David Torrance, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Claire Baker
Current Status: Fallen on 19/01/2016
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That the Parliament congratulates the Edinburgh Wolves women’s American football team, which was founded in October 2014, on receiving a grant of £10,000 from the Awards for All fund; understands that this will be used to fund playing and training equipment; believes that the Wolves Women, who train at Queensferry Rugby Football Club, are the only full-contact women’s American football team in Scotland; commends the role that it understands the team is playing in promoting women’s access to this increasingly popular sport, believes that the players' hard work and enthusiasm has already seen them achieve remarkable success, and wishes the team the best of luck in the coming season.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Edinburgh Wolves women’s American football team, which was founded in October 2014, on receiving a grant of £10,000 from the Awards for All fund; understands that this will be used to fund playing and training equipment; believes that the Wolves Women, who train at Queensferry Rugby Football Club, are the only full-contact women’s American football team in Scotland; commends the role that it understands the team is playing in promoting women’s access to this increasingly popular sport, believes that the players' hard work and enthusiasm has already seen them achieve remarkable success, and wishes the team the best of luck in the coming season.
Supported by: Adam Ingram, Joan McAlpine, Rob Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White
Current Status: Fallen on 24/11/2015
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That the Parliament welcomes the actions of the group, Tenants and Residents in Muirhouse, in organising a collection of essential supplies, such as clothing, toiletries and school supplies, for Syrian refugees currently in Arsal in Lebanon; notes that refugees in this location currently number 80,000; understands that Muirhouse Community Shop was used as a collection point in conjunction with Spartans Football Club and the Pilton Youth and Children’s Project, representing what it considers an exemplary partnership between the local community, its community organisations and Edinburgh Direct Aid; understands that the amount collected far surpassed expectations and will make up the fourth shipping container of aid sent to refugees by Edinburgh Direct Aid, which will also include sewing machines and fabric for women’s vocational training schemes; believes that this outpouring of generosity by the wider community is indicative both of the genuine compassion felt for the plight of refugees and the strength of community spirit in the area; commends the actions of those who donated and those who gave up their time as volunteers to enable this, and believes that these donations will be sincerely appreciated by those in need.
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That the Parliament welcomes the actions of the group, Tenants and Residents in Muirhouse, in organising a collection of essential supplies, such as clothing, toiletries and school supplies, for Syrian refugees currently in Arsal in Lebanon; notes that refugees in this location currently number 80,000; understands that Muirhouse Community Shop was used as a collection point in conjunction with Spartans Football Club and the Pilton Youth and Children’s Project, representing what it considers an exemplary partnership between the local community, its community organisations and Edinburgh Direct Aid; understands that the amount collected far surpassed expectations and will make up the fourth shipping container of aid sent to refugees by Edinburgh Direct Aid, which will also include sewing machines and fabric for women’s vocational training schemes; believes that this outpouring of generosity by the wider community is indicative both of the genuine compassion felt for the plight of refugees and the strength of community spirit in the area; commends the actions of those who donated and those who gave up their time as volunteers to enable this, and believes that these donations will be sincerely appreciated by those in need.
Supported by: Roderick Campbell, Chic Brodie, Joan McAlpine, Colin Beattie, Christine Grahame, Adam Ingram, Malcolm Chisholm, Alison Johnstone, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Gordon MacDonald, Neil Findlay, Claire Baker, Mark McDonald
Current Status: Fallen on 24/11/2015
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Corstorphine Dementia Project on it receiving £9,785 from Awards for All Scotland; understands that the project, which was established in 1991, costs £13,000 per year to run and is funded mainly by donations; believes that this grant will be used to support the running of its Teatime Club, which provides its members with an opportunity to have a meal with their loved ones; considers that, by allowing the family and spouses of members to share positive social experiences, it offers a particularly valuable service and mitigates the isolation often felt by people with dementia and their carers; recognises what it sees as the valuable role that it plays in maintaining the quality of life and self-esteem of people; commends all of the staff and numerous volunteers who have been involved with the project, which it considers plays a key role in the community, and hopes that it can continue to do so.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Corstorphine Dementia Project on it receiving £9,785 from Awards for All Scotland; understands that the project, which was established in 1991, costs £13,000 per year to run and is funded mainly by donations; believes that this grant will be used to support the running of its Teatime Club, which provides its members with an opportunity to have a meal with their loved ones; considers that, by allowing the family and spouses of members to share positive social experiences, it offers a particularly valuable service and mitigates the isolation often felt by people with dementia and their carers; recognises what it sees as the valuable role that it plays in maintaining the quality of life and self-esteem of people; commends all of the staff and numerous volunteers who have been involved with the project, which it considers plays a key role in the community, and hopes that it can continue to do so.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Adam Ingram, Anne McTaggart, Joan McAlpine, Graeme Dey, Rob Gibson, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Clare Adamson, Roderick Campbell, Chic Brodie, Fiona McLeod, Angus MacDonald, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, Christine Grahame, Mark McDonald
Current Status: Fallen on 24/11/2015
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision by UNESCO at its meeting in Bonn on 5 July 2015 to designate the Forth Bridge as a World Heritage site; notes that the bridge is Scotland's sixth recipient of this prestigious award, alongside Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, St Kilda, New Lanark, the Antonine Wall and Neolithic Orkney; congratulates the Forth Bridges Forum on what it considers the major part that it played in taking the application forward, as well as the community groups and government agencies that also played a role; welcomes what it believes will be the subsequent economic impact that will come from tourism and other visitors; notes that it was designed by Benjamin Baker and John Fowler and built by the main contractor, William Arrol; believes that it remains an icon of both Scottish engineering and of high-international significance; acknowledges that, while the awarding of this status is a cause for celebration, 57 workers died between 1883 and 1890 while it was being constructed; welcomes this status being awarded on the 125th anniversary of the opening of bridge, and considers this highly appropriate ahead of 2016 being named as Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design.
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision by UNESCO at its meeting in Bonn on 5 July 2015 to designate the Forth Bridge as a World Heritage site; notes that the bridge is Scotland's sixth recipient of this prestigious award, alongside Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, St Kilda, New Lanark, the Antonine Wall and Neolithic Orkney; congratulates the Forth Bridges Forum on what it considers the major part that it played in taking the application forward, as well as the community groups and government agencies that also played a role; welcomes what it believes will be the subsequent economic impact that will come from tourism and other visitors; notes that it was designed by Benjamin Baker and John Fowler and built by the main contractor, William Arrol; believes that it remains an icon of both Scottish engineering and of high-international significance; acknowledges that, while the awarding of this status is a cause for celebration, 57 workers died between 1883 and 1890 while it was being constructed; welcomes this status being awarded on the 125th anniversary of the opening of bridge, and considers this highly appropriate ahead of 2016 being named as Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design.
Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Clare Adamson, Graeme Pearson, Sarah Boyack, Adam Ingram, John Mason, Christine Grahame, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Jean Urquhart, Hugh Henry, Dennis Robertson, Joan McAlpine, Graeme Dey, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Stuart McMillan, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, Kevin Stewart, Claire Baker, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Colin Beattie
Current Status: Fallen on 24/11/2015
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That the Parliament congratulates Clydesdale Bank plc, the largest issuer of banknotes in Scotland, on producing the first fully polymer banknote to go into circulation in Great Britain; understands that the limited edition £5 note is being produced to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the opening of the Forth Bridge and its nomination for UNESCO World Heritage status; notes what it considers the striking images of the bridge that are featured on the note alongside a portrait of Sir William Arrol, whose company was responsible for the bridge’s construction, and understands that the introduction of a polymer note continues Clydesdale Bank’s long history of innovation in banknotes and that, as well as lasting between two and three times longer than paper, the note also includes a number of new security features that help prevent counterfeiting.
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That the Parliament congratulates Clydesdale Bank plc, the largest issuer of banknotes in Scotland, on producing the first fully polymer banknote to go into circulation in Great Britain; understands that the limited edition £5 note is being produced to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the opening of the Forth Bridge and its nomination for UNESCO World Heritage status; notes what it considers the striking images of the bridge that are featured on the note alongside a portrait of Sir William Arrol, whose company was responsible for the bridge’s construction, and understands that the introduction of a polymer note continues Clydesdale Bank’s long history of innovation in banknotes and that, as well as lasting between two and three times longer than paper, the note also includes a number of new security features that help prevent counterfeiting.
Supported by: Hanzala Malik, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Dennis Robertson, Graeme Dey, Murdo Fraser, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Liam McArthur, Kevin Stewart, Bill Kidd, Angus MacDonald, Jackie Baillie, Rob Gibson, John Pentland, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Colin Beattie, David Torrance
Current Status: Fallen on 16/06/2015
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That the Parliament congratulates the Edinburgh Airport CEO, Gordon Dewar, on winning the Director of the Year Award at the annual Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, which took place at the Edinburgh Conference Centre on 2 March 2015; understands that Gordon Dewar has done a remarkable job since he took up the position in 2012; considers that he has demonstrated excellent leadership skills; commends what it considers his outstanding work in increasing Edinburgh Airport’s long-haul passenger traffic by approximately 90% during 2014 and in consolidating Edinburgh Airport as one of Europe's leading airports, and believes that, under Gordon Dewar’s leadership, Edinburgh Airport will continue to seek out new destinations allowing business in the city to explore new opportunities as well as allowing tourism to flourish.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Edinburgh Airport CEO, Gordon Dewar, on winning the Director of the Year Award at the annual Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, which took place at the Edinburgh Conference Centre on 2 March 2015; understands that Gordon Dewar has done a remarkable job since he took up the position in 2012; considers that he has demonstrated excellent leadership skills; commends what it considers his outstanding work in increasing Edinburgh Airport’s long-haul passenger traffic by approximately 90% during 2014 and in consolidating Edinburgh Airport as one of Europe's leading airports, and believes that, under Gordon Dewar’s leadership, Edinburgh Airport will continue to seek out new destinations allowing business in the city to explore new opportunities as well as allowing tourism to flourish.
Supported by: Kenny MacAskill, Stuart McMillan, Jackie Baillie, Graeme Dey, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Liam McArthur, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Kevin Stewart, Angus MacDonald, Sarah Boyack, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Sandra White
Current Status: Fallen on 12/05/2015
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That the Parliament congratulates North West Carers Centre on receiving a £4,000 grant from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; understands that this grant will enable the charity to support some of the most vulnerable people in the Edinburgh Western parliamentary constituency and across the city; considers that the fund is a lifeline for local charities in this tough financial climate, and believes that the charity will continue providing the highest quality advice and support to carers of all ages in the community so that stress and isolation is reduced and carers are able to maintain their caring role.
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That the Parliament congratulates North West Carers Centre on receiving a £4,000 grant from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; understands that this grant will enable the charity to support some of the most vulnerable people in the Edinburgh Western parliamentary constituency and across the city; considers that the fund is a lifeline for local charities in this tough financial climate, and believes that the charity will continue providing the highest quality advice and support to carers of all ages in the community so that stress and isolation is reduced and carers are able to maintain their caring role.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, David Stewart, Roderick Campbell, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Kevin Stewart, Graeme Dey, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Chic Brodie, Richard Lyle, Dennis Robertson, Angus MacDonald, Clare Adamson, Sandra White
Current Status: Fallen on 12/05/2015
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That the Parliament congratulates the Dean and Cauvin Trust on receiving £399,595 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme; understands that the trust will use this to provide a structured transition for young people leaving care; believes that such work allows young people and their families to fulfil their potential, regardless of their life experiences, and hopes that the trust will continue to provide positive support to communities over the coming years to help tackle disadvantage and address inequalities.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Dean and Cauvin Trust on receiving £399,595 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme; understands that the trust will use this to provide a structured transition for young people leaving care; believes that such work allows young people and their families to fulfil their potential, regardless of their life experiences, and hopes that the trust will continue to provide positive support to communities over the coming years to help tackle disadvantage and address inequalities.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, David Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Elaine Murray, Kenneth Gibson, Chic Brodie, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Colin Beattie, Angus MacDonald, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Dave Thompson, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White
Current Status: Fallen on 12/05/2015
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