That the Parliament notes the achievement of the bowler, Alex “Tattie” Marshall, who is from Tranent, in winning a Silver and Gold at the Commonwealth Games 2018, thereby becoming the most successful Scottish Commonwealth Games competitor of all time with five Golds and one Silver; notes that he achieved his final Gold in the bowls fours competition alongside the fellow East Lothian bowler, Derek Oliver, of Port Seton and Cockenzie, and wishes him well in his sporting career, which has already seen him achieve six indoor single world championships, six world indoor pairs titles and six world outdoor championship titles.
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That the Parliament notes the achievement of the bowler, Alex “Tattie” Marshall, who is from Tranent, in winning a Silver and Gold at the Commonwealth Games 2018, thereby becoming the most successful Scottish Commonwealth Games competitor of all time with five Golds and one Silver; notes that he achieved his final Gold in the bowls fours competition alongside the fellow East Lothian bowler, Derek Oliver, of Port Seton and Cockenzie, and wishes him well in his sporting career, which has already seen him achieve six indoor single world championships, six world indoor pairs titles and six world outdoor championship titles.
Supported by: Bruce Crawford, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Graeme Dey, Stewart Stevenson, Jackie Baillie, Bill Kidd, Alex Rowley, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Rachael Hamilton, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Johann Lamont, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Mary Fee, Monica Lennon, Neil Findlay, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates June McEwan, of Gifford Golf Club and Gullane Ladies Golf Club on her election as the first woman President of Scottish Golf, and wishes her well in her endeavours on the sport’s behalf.
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That the Parliament congratulates June McEwan, of Gifford Golf Club and Gullane Ladies Golf Club on her election as the first woman President of Scottish Golf, and wishes her well in her endeavours on the sport’s behalf.
Supported by: Alex Neil, Neil Findlay, Fulton MacGregor, Ash Denham, Stewart Stevenson, Graeme Dey, Ben Macpherson, Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, Alex Rowley, Jackie Baillie, John Mason, Alison Johnstone, James Kelly, Tavish Scott, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament welcomes the promotion of Ross High RFC to the East League Division 1 after the team's recent victory over Hawick Linden; notes that this represents an immediate return to the division following relegation in 2016-17; congratulates the players, coaches, supporters and everyone else associated with the club on its promotion, and wishes the team every success in 2018-19.
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That the Parliament welcomes the promotion of Ross High RFC to the East League Division 1 after the team's recent victory over Hawick Linden; notes that this represents an immediate return to the division following relegation in 2016-17; congratulates the players, coaches, supporters and everyone else associated with the club on its promotion, and wishes the team every success in 2018-19.
Supported by: Alison Johnstone, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, James Kelly, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the RCN Scotland campaign, Fighting for Fairer Funding, which aims to improve funding for nursing students in East Lothian and across the country; recognises RCN Scotland’s aim to give these students the option to access a student loan; recognises that, while they can access a full bursary of £6,578, there are specific circumstances, such as a longer academic year and varied placement shift patterns, which mean that many of the students are unable to top up their income with part-time work; notes that the Scottish Government's commitment to a minimum student income guarantee is based on students’ ability to work part-time; understands that nursing students were not included in the Independent Review of Student Support; notes that RCN Scotland estimates that the students require a minimum income guarantee of £10,000, and acknowledges the calls for the Scottish Government to engage with RCN Scotland to consider the campaign’s aims.
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That the Parliament welcomes the RCN Scotland campaign, Fighting for Fairer Funding, which aims to improve funding for nursing students in East Lothian and across the country; recognises RCN Scotland’s aim to give these students the option to access a student loan; recognises that, while they can access a full bursary of £6,578, there are specific circumstances, such as a longer academic year and varied placement shift patterns, which mean that many of the students are unable to top up their income with part-time work; notes that the Scottish Government's commitment to a minimum student income guarantee is based on students’ ability to work part-time; understands that nursing students were not included in the Independent Review of Student Support; notes that RCN Scotland estimates that the students require a minimum income guarantee of £10,000, and acknowledges the calls for the Scottish Government to engage with RCN Scotland to consider the campaign’s aims.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Kezia Dugdale, James Kelly, Alex Rowley, Neil Findlay, Jackie Baillie
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament welcomes the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme grant of £9,050 to the Dunbar-based social enterprise, Hey Girls; understands that the "Buy One, Give One" sanitary towel social enterprise, which was set up by Celia Hodson and her daughters, Becky and Kate, and aims to help tackle period poverty in the UK, will use the funding to develop and deliver free educational resources, online information and workshops for schools regarding menstrual health, with the aim of making over 5,000 young people better informed about health and wellbeing; notes that this funding success follows Hey Girl’s outstanding recent achievement of being crowned Virgin StartUps Scottish Business of the Year 2018, and wishes Celia and her team at Hey Girls every success with taking forward its important work.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme grant of £9,050 to the Dunbar-based social enterprise, Hey Girls; understands that the "Buy One, Give One" sanitary towel social enterprise, which was set up by Celia Hodson and her daughters, Becky and Kate, and aims to help tackle period poverty in the UK, will use the funding to develop and deliver free educational resources, online information and workshops for schools regarding menstrual health, with the aim of making over 5,000 young people better informed about health and wellbeing; notes that this funding success follows Hey Girl’s outstanding recent achievement of being crowned Virgin StartUps Scottish Business of the Year 2018, and wishes Celia and her team at Hey Girls every success with taking forward its important work.
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon, Colin Beattie
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That the Parliament congratulates the Colstoun House and Cookery School, which is near Haddington, and the Buck and Birch in Dunbar, on their success at this prestigious Scottish Rural Awards 2018, which celebrated the enterprise, innovation, dedication and community spirit of rural Scotland; notes that school won the Rural Hospitality category while the Buck and Birch's Aelder Elixir was named the winner in the Artisan Drink category, and commends the other winners and finalists, including the East Lothian-based Jerba Campervans, Hoods Honey, and Fenton Barns Nursery.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Colstoun House and Cookery School, which is near Haddington, and the Buck and Birch in Dunbar, on their success at this prestigious Scottish Rural Awards 2018, which celebrated the enterprise, innovation, dedication and community spirit of rural Scotland; notes that school won the Rural Hospitality category while the Buck and Birch's Aelder Elixir was named the winner in the Artisan Drink category, and commends the other winners and finalists, including the East Lothian-based Jerba Campervans, Hoods Honey, and Fenton Barns Nursery.
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Stewart Stevenson, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament welcomes the success of Dunbar-based cable wakeboarding attraction, Foxlake Adventures, at the 2018 Scottish Thistle Awards, which it believes are the country's premier awards for the tourism industry, at which it was named as the Best Outdoor/Adventure Experience; understands that the attraction, which is Scotland’s first cable wakeboarding park and the UK’s only ropes course constructed over water, offers a zip trail, ringo rides and Segway experiences; congratulates its management and staff on this outstanding achievement, and wishes everyone associated with the park continued success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the success of Dunbar-based cable wakeboarding attraction, Foxlake Adventures, at the 2018 Scottish Thistle Awards, which it believes are the country's premier awards for the tourism industry, at which it was named as the Best Outdoor/Adventure Experience; understands that the attraction, which is Scotland’s first cable wakeboarding park and the UK’s only ropes course constructed over water, offers a zip trail, ringo rides and Segway experiences; congratulates its management and staff on this outstanding achievement, and wishes everyone associated with the park continued success.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Alison Johnstone, Bill Kidd
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That the Parliament congratulates the Prestonpans-based businessman, Ferhan Ashiq, on being named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2018, and notes that, in addition to the contribution that he makes to the local economy and communities in East Lothian through his stores, Ferhan is also a dedicated community activist serving on his local community council and is chair of the Preston, Seton, Gosford Area Partnership.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Prestonpans-based businessman, Ferhan Ashiq, on being named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2018, and notes that, in addition to the contribution that he makes to the local economy and communities in East Lothian through his stores, Ferhan is also a dedicated community activist serving on his local community council and is chair of the Preston, Seton, Gosford Area Partnership.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Ash Denham, Richard Lochhead, Edward Mountain, Stewart Stevenson, Colin Beattie, Jackson Carlaw, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett, Ivan McKee
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As an amendment to motion S5M-10650 in the name of Michelle Ballantyne (Early Years and Childcare), after "National Day Nurseries Association Scotland" insert ", organisations that were involved in the Independent Commission for Childcare Reform".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-10650 in the name of Michelle Ballantyne (Early Years and Childcare), after "National Day Nurseries Association Scotland" insert ", organisations that were involved in the Independent Commission for Childcare Reform".
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That the Parliament congratulates Grace Warnock from Prestonpans on receiving the Editor’s Award at the Evening Times Scotswoman of the Year awards; notes that Grace was presented with this special award in recognition of her Grace’s Sign campaign to raise awareness of "invisible" disabilities; understands that she was the youngest-ever finalist in the prestigious awards, at which the broadcaster and writer, Sally Magnusson, was named Scotswoman of the Year, and believes that this latest award is further well deserved recognition for Grace’s high profile and successful campaign, which has led to the installation of her sign, highlighting that not all disabilities can be seen, at various venues across Scotland, including the Parliament.
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That the Parliament congratulates Grace Warnock from Prestonpans on receiving the Editor’s Award at the Evening Times Scotswoman of the Year awards; notes that Grace was presented with this special award in recognition of her Grace’s Sign campaign to raise awareness of "invisible" disabilities; understands that she was the youngest-ever finalist in the prestigious awards, at which the broadcaster and writer, Sally Magnusson, was named Scotswoman of the Year, and believes that this latest award is further well deserved recognition for Grace’s high profile and successful campaign, which has led to the installation of her sign, highlighting that not all disabilities can be seen, at various venues across Scotland, including the Parliament.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Ash Denham, Margaret Mitchell, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Monica Lennon, Jackie Baillie, Clare Adamson
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