That the Parliament acknowledges the increase in demand for emergency food packages in the north east over the summer period; understands that the local charity, CFINE, has been giving out over 100 food parcels daily; considers that foodbanks alone will not eliminate food insecurity and recognises the importance of building resilience, promoting self-esteem and encouraging independence in allowing people in poverty to take back control of their lives; appreciates the positive impact of the innovative Woodside Pantry in building community strength and providing a dignified alternative to foodbanks, and regrets the vital role that foodbanks are forced to play in supporting vulnerable groups in today’s society as a consequence, it considers, of an austerity agenda and welfare reform.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the increase in demand for emergency food packages in the north east over the summer period; understands that the local charity, CFINE, has been giving out over 100 food parcels daily; considers that foodbanks alone will not eliminate food insecurity and recognises the importance of building resilience, promoting self-esteem and encouraging independence in allowing people in poverty to take back control of their lives; appreciates the positive impact of the innovative Woodside Pantry in building community strength and providing a dignified alternative to foodbanks, and regrets the vital role that foodbanks are forced to play in supporting vulnerable groups in today’s society as a consequence, it considers, of an austerity agenda and welfare reform.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament acknowledges that the Bridge of Don and District Men’s Shed has been given permission to create a new portable base for its meetings; understands that a planning application submitted to Aberdeen City Council to set up portable buildings at the Alex Collie Centre for two years has been approved; recognises the social and health benefits of Men’s Sheds in reducing isolation, loneliness and in empowering communities, and wishes the group every success in its search for a permanent base.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that the Bridge of Don and District Men’s Shed has been given permission to create a new portable base for its meetings; understands that a planning application submitted to Aberdeen City Council to set up portable buildings at the Alex Collie Centre for two years has been approved; recognises the social and health benefits of Men’s Sheds in reducing isolation, loneliness and in empowering communities, and wishes the group every success in its search for a permanent base.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Liam Kerr, Maureen Watt, Gillian Martin, Jeremy Balfour
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That the Parliament congratulates Dyce Academy on being granted the Leaders in Holocaust Education Award from the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Israel; understands that this accolade recognises its outstanding work in developing a Holocaust education programme for pupils; notes that the programme helps pupils examine how the Holocaust happened and how it can be prevented from happening again; commends the efforts of the entire school in helping to ensure that the horrors of the Holocaust are never repeated, and wishes everyone involved continued success in building a strong and inclusive community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dyce Academy on being granted the Leaders in Holocaust Education Award from the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Israel; understands that this accolade recognises its outstanding work in developing a Holocaust education programme for pupils; notes that the programme helps pupils examine how the Holocaust happened and how it can be prevented from happening again; commends the efforts of the entire school in helping to ensure that the horrors of the Holocaust are never repeated, and wishes everyone involved continued success in building a strong and inclusive community.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Gillian Martin, Bill Kidd, Bob Doris, Jackie Baillie, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Angela Constance
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Man Chat Aberdeen, which is a weekly meeting for men who are struggling with thoughts of suicide or have other mental health issues; recognises that this support group, which was established by the stand-up comedian, Wray Thomson, has already attracted more than 300 requests for help, and prevented a dad of two taking his own life; understands that this forum comes as new figures show more people across the north east died by suicide in 2018 compared with the previous year; acknowledges that suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45, and encourages everyone feeling overwhelmed or suicidal to reach out for help.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Man Chat Aberdeen, which is a weekly meeting for men who are struggling with thoughts of suicide or have other mental health issues; recognises that this support group, which was established by the stand-up comedian, Wray Thomson, has already attracted more than 300 requests for help, and prevented a dad of two taking his own life; understands that this forum comes as new figures show more people across the north east died by suicide in 2018 compared with the previous year; acknowledges that suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45, and encourages everyone feeling overwhelmed or suicidal to reach out for help.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Monica Lennon, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the 19 Rotary clubs from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire that organised and delivered the annual KidsOut fun day at Craibstone on 12 June 2019, which provided enjoyable activities for around 500 children from 30 schools who have additional support needs; understands that the day included pony rides, face painting, police vehicles, bouncy castles and clowns; recognises that this was the 25th year that this event has been organised by the Rotarians; believes that it is an excellent initiative, which delivers a fantastic experience for the children, and hopes that it continues to be a success in future years.
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That the Parliament congratulates the 19 Rotary clubs from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire that organised and delivered the annual KidsOut fun day at Craibstone on 12 June 2019, which provided enjoyable activities for around 500 children from 30 schools who have additional support needs; understands that the day included pony rides, face painting, police vehicles, bouncy castles and clowns; recognises that this was the 25th year that this event has been organised by the Rotarians; believes that it is an excellent initiative, which delivers a fantastic experience for the children, and hopes that it continues to be a success in future years.
Supported by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Liam Kerr, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Alison Harris, Bob Doris, Jenny Gilruth, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Gail Ross
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That the Parliament celebrates the award of £10,000 made by Aberdeen Harbour Board’s Community Action Trust to Middlefield Community Project; recognises that, since the trust was established in 2014, more than half a million pounds has been donated to local charities and organisations; further recognises that tens of thousands of people in the north east have benefited as a result; understands that the Middlefield Community Project plans to direct this funding toward wages for a mental health and youth worker for 12- to 26-year-olds in the area, and wishes them every success in conducting programmes to help young people who have been affected through their road to recovery.
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That the Parliament celebrates the award of £10,000 made by Aberdeen Harbour Board’s Community Action Trust to Middlefield Community Project; recognises that, since the trust was established in 2014, more than half a million pounds has been donated to local charities and organisations; further recognises that tens of thousands of people in the north east have benefited as a result; understands that the Middlefield Community Project plans to direct this funding toward wages for a mental health and youth worker for 12- to 26-year-olds in the area, and wishes them every success in conducting programmes to help young people who have been affected through their road to recovery.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Liam Kerr, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, Gail Ross
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That the Parliament commends Asda Dyce and Asda Middleton Park for their commitment to making the communities around their stores better places to live and work; recognises the Asda Foundation’s support of local groups and projects; understands that each group or project supported is nominated by customers and colleagues in each Asda store; celebrates that this quarter’s winners included the Royal British Legion Old Machar Branch and that the runners-up included the 46th Bridge of Don Scouts Group and Denmore Boys Club, and trusts that this funding will be put to excellent use throughout their communities.
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That the Parliament commends Asda Dyce and Asda Middleton Park for their commitment to making the communities around their stores better places to live and work; recognises the Asda Foundation’s support of local groups and projects; understands that each group or project supported is nominated by customers and colleagues in each Asda store; celebrates that this quarter’s winners included the Royal British Legion Old Machar Branch and that the runners-up included the 46th Bridge of Don Scouts Group and Denmore Boys Club, and trusts that this funding will be put to excellent use throughout their communities.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Gail Ross
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That the Parliament congratulates Dyce in Bloom and Dyce Gardening Club on winning the Adopt a Station of the Year award at the first ScotRail Community Awards; understands that volunteers have sought to involve the wider community in their efforts to improve the station environment; notes that this includes nursery children assisting with biodiversity planting, the installation of redundant planters donated by Aberdeen City Council, engaging with the local Men's Shed, and pupils from Dyce Academy designing art deco posters, which will be installed at the station later in 2019; commends the dedication of community volunteers to develop a welcoming station for the village, and wishes them continued success in their endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dyce in Bloom and Dyce Gardening Club on winning the Adopt a Station of the Year award at the first ScotRail Community Awards; understands that volunteers have sought to involve the wider community in their efforts to improve the station environment; notes that this includes nursery children assisting with biodiversity planting, the installation of redundant planters donated by Aberdeen City Council, engaging with the local Men's Shed, and pupils from Dyce Academy designing art deco posters, which will be installed at the station later in 2019; commends the dedication of community volunteers to develop a welcoming station for the village, and wishes them continued success in their endeavours.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Edward Mountain, Maureen Watt, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Gail Ross
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That the Parliament welcomes Aberdeen City Libraries summer reading challenge, Aberdeen Reads!; commends this innovative approach to encourage reading and library use; notes that the challenge is to read for at least six minutes every day; acknowledges that anything that entrants enjoy reading counts, including picture books, hardbacks, paperbacks, e-books, talking books, magazines, news articles; understands that all Aberdonians are invited to take part and that prizes can be won; encourages participants to attend the free events taking place in libraries throughout the holiday period, and wishes Aberdeen City Libraries every success with this exciting challenge.
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That the Parliament welcomes Aberdeen City Libraries summer reading challenge, Aberdeen Reads!; commends this innovative approach to encourage reading and library use; notes that the challenge is to read for at least six minutes every day; acknowledges that anything that entrants enjoy reading counts, including picture books, hardbacks, paperbacks, e-books, talking books, magazines, news articles; understands that all Aberdonians are invited to take part and that prizes can be won; encourages participants to attend the free events taking place in libraries throughout the holiday period, and wishes Aberdeen City Libraries every success with this exciting challenge.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Willie Coffey, Edward Mountain, Christine Grahame, Richard Lyle, Gillian Martin, Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Gail Ross
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That the Parliament recognises the dedication of Raymond and Margaret Simpson and Susan Lilly, who have stepped down from their respective roles as chairperson, treasurer and secretary of jogscotland Bridge of Don after 15 years; understands that the group was started by Raymond and Margaret in 2004, with six joggers attending the first session; notes that it now boasts a membership of around 150 who attend regular sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings; acknowledges that, while Raymond, Margaret and Susan have relinquished their roles, they will continue to be involved with the group and attend regular sessions, commends their work in supporting many people to get physically active and improve their wellbeing, and wishes the new committee members every success in continuing to grow the group.
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That the Parliament recognises the dedication of Raymond and Margaret Simpson and Susan Lilly, who have stepped down from their respective roles as chairperson, treasurer and secretary of jogscotland Bridge of Don after 15 years; understands that the group was started by Raymond and Margaret in 2004, with six joggers attending the first session; notes that it now boasts a membership of around 150 who attend regular sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings; acknowledges that, while Raymond, Margaret and Susan have relinquished their roles, they will continue to be involved with the group and attend regular sessions, commends their work in supporting many people to get physically active and improve their wellbeing, and wishes the new committee members every success in continuing to grow the group.
Supported by: David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson
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