That the Parliament recognises the kindness and hospitality shown by Peterhead FC toward the stranded crew of the vessel, the Malaviya Seven; welcomes the hand of friendship that has been extended to the men, who are currently awaiting payment for their work so that they can return home to India, including the support shown by the north east community and the generosity of the football club, and wishes the crew all the best in their efforts to return safely to their families.
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That the Parliament recognises the kindness and hospitality shown by Peterhead FC toward the stranded crew of the vessel, the Malaviya Seven; welcomes the hand of friendship that has been extended to the men, who are currently awaiting payment for their work so that they can return home to India, including the support shown by the north east community and the generosity of the football club, and wishes the crew all the best in their efforts to return safely to their families.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Ivan McKee, Ben Macpherson, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the 57-year-old US astronaut and biochemist, Peggy Whitson, on completing 665 days in space, and believes that, in doing so, she has set an example of scientific endeavour that reaffirms that the potential for achievement is unconnected to gender or age.
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That the Parliament congratulates the 57-year-old US astronaut and biochemist, Peggy Whitson, on completing 665 days in space, and believes that, in doing so, she has set an example of scientific endeavour that reaffirms that the potential for achievement is unconnected to gender or age.
Supported by: Gail Ross, Ash Denham, Joan McAlpine, Ivan McKee, Alexander Stewart, Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Clare Haughey, Christine Grahame, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Colin Beattie, John Mason, Ben Macpherson, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Maree Todd
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils of Banff Academy on their extraordinary SQA exams results; understands that the school had its best ever exams results with significant improvements in National 5 and Higher levels; further understands that it had its best ever results in S4 and that the number of students who achieved five or more National 5 qualifications reached 42%, which is 19% higher than in 2012; notes the equally impressive best-ever Higher results at the school; understands that 37% of students who presented for three or more Highers in S5 attained an A-C pass, which is a 15% improvement on last year’s results; further understands that a number of pupils achieved top grades across all their subjects in S4, S5 and S6; recognises what it sees as the incredible motivation, determination and character of the students at the school in achieving these results and the incredible effort and support provided by the teachers and parents of pupils who cultivated an environment of excellence and achievement; commends the entire community on this proud achievement, and wishes the students continued success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils of Banff Academy on their extraordinary SQA exams results; understands that the school had its best ever exams results with significant improvements in National 5 and Higher levels; further understands that it had its best ever results in S4 and that the number of students who achieved five or more National 5 qualifications reached 42%, which is 19% higher than in 2012; notes the equally impressive best-ever Higher results at the school; understands that 37% of students who presented for three or more Highers in S5 attained an A-C pass, which is a 15% improvement on last year’s results; further understands that a number of pupils achieved top grades across all their subjects in S4, S5 and S6; recognises what it sees as the incredible motivation, determination and character of the students at the school in achieving these results and the incredible effort and support provided by the teachers and parents of pupils who cultivated an environment of excellence and achievement; commends the entire community on this proud achievement, and wishes the students continued success for the future.
Supported by: Sandra White, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Clare Haughey, Ash Denham, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Bruce Crawford, Stuart McMillan, Jenny Gilruth, David Torrance, Ben Macpherson, Fulton MacGregor, Ivan McKee, Tom Arthur, Colin Beattie, Maree Todd
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That Parliament congratulates Portsoy Sail Loft on being recognised by American Express as one of the 22 “coolest” new hostels to visit in the world; recognises the hard work of Portsoy Community Enterprise, which operates the Sail Loft as well as the Salmon Bothy, Caravan Park and Boatshed, in addition to organising the hugely successful Portsoy Boat Festival, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the magnificent Banffshire Coast each year, and wishes all involved with the Portsoy Sail Loft and Portsoy Community Enterprise every success in the future.
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That Parliament congratulates Portsoy Sail Loft on being recognised by American Express as one of the 22 “coolest” new hostels to visit in the world; recognises the hard work of Portsoy Community Enterprise, which operates the Sail Loft as well as the Salmon Bothy, Caravan Park and Boatshed, in addition to organising the hugely successful Portsoy Boat Festival, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the magnificent Banffshire Coast each year, and wishes all involved with the Portsoy Sail Loft and Portsoy Community Enterprise every success in the future.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Joan McAlpine, Ash Denham, Rona Mackay, Graeme Dey, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gail Ross, Ben Macpherson, Ivan McKee, Clare Adamson, Maree Todd
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That the Parliament congratulates the Fraserburgh Community Safety Group on providing four more defibrillators after raising more than £9,000; recognises the incredible volunteers who contributed time and effort to fundraising projects to ensure that the community received the life-saving machines; notes that the first has been installed at the harbour and is now available to anyone who is in crisis in the area; commends the group’s work, and wishes it continued success with its efforts to make Fraserburgh a safer place for all.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Fraserburgh Community Safety Group on providing four more defibrillators after raising more than £9,000; recognises the incredible volunteers who contributed time and effort to fundraising projects to ensure that the community received the life-saving machines; notes that the first has been installed at the harbour and is now available to anyone who is in crisis in the area; commends the group’s work, and wishes it continued success with its efforts to make Fraserburgh a safer place for all.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire, Bill Kidd, Ash Denham, Ben Macpherson, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Graeme Dey, Monica Lennon, Sandra White, Clare Haughey, Ivan McKee, Richard Lochhead, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Dean Lockhart, Stuart McMillan, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates the health and fitness student, Carrie Scott, from Fraserburgh on being presented the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award; understands that Carrie received the award through her work with Girlguiding Scotland; notes that this work included hiking across the Highlands, skiing and choreographing the Fraserburgh community production of the musical, Annie; notes that her experiences gave her the confidence to become head of choreography of her community theatre group; commends her effort and achievement, and wishes her continued success with having a positive influence in her community.
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That the Parliament congratulates the health and fitness student, Carrie Scott, from Fraserburgh on being presented the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award; understands that Carrie received the award through her work with Girlguiding Scotland; notes that this work included hiking across the Highlands, skiing and choreographing the Fraserburgh community production of the musical, Annie; notes that her experiences gave her the confidence to become head of choreography of her community theatre group; commends her effort and achievement, and wishes her continued success with having a positive influence in her community.
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Richard Lyle, Clare Haughey, Stuart McMillan, Ash Denham, Joan McAlpine, Ben Macpherson, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Bill Kidd, Ivan McKee, Kenneth Gibson, Bruce Crawford, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Banff Academy on securing £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the school will use the funding to expand a Rebound Therapy programme, which it offers to pupils with additional needs; notes that Rebound Therapy involves the use of trampolines in providing opportunities for movement, therapeutic exercise and recreation; considers that the expansion of this programme will be hugely beneficial to local pupils, and wishes them luck in expanding this excellent programme.
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That the Parliament congratulates Banff Academy on securing £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the school will use the funding to expand a Rebound Therapy programme, which it offers to pupils with additional needs; notes that Rebound Therapy involves the use of trampolines in providing opportunities for movement, therapeutic exercise and recreation; considers that the expansion of this programme will be hugely beneficial to local pupils, and wishes them luck in expanding this excellent programme.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Ben Macpherson, David Torrance, Sandra White, Gillian Martin, Graeme Dey, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Clare Haughey, Richard Lyle, Ivan McKee, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Buchan Community Radio CIC on securing £9,954 from the Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the funding will be used for new broadcasting equipment to allow the radio station to reach a wider audience; notes that this is a non-profit radio station, which is run by people with learning disabilities; recognises the hard work that has been put into developing the station; commends the efforts of everyone involved, and looks forward to the station reaching more listeners in the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Buchan Community Radio CIC on securing £9,954 from the Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the funding will be used for new broadcasting equipment to allow the radio station to reach a wider audience; notes that this is a non-profit radio station, which is run by people with learning disabilities; recognises the hard work that has been put into developing the station; commends the efforts of everyone involved, and looks forward to the station reaching more listeners in the community.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Ben Macpherson, David Torrance, Sandra White, Gillian Martin, Graeme Dey, Bill Kidd, Clare Haughey, Richard Lyle, Ivan McKee, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Buckpool Golf Sports & Social Club on securing £5,119 from sportscotland through the Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the project will enable the group to convert the current billiards room into an indoor golf training area; recognises that this will create a great new local space to train golfers of all ages, and wishes the club the best of luck for the project.
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That the Parliament congratulates Buckpool Golf Sports & Social Club on securing £5,119 from sportscotland through the Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the project will enable the group to convert the current billiards room into an indoor golf training area; recognises that this will create a great new local space to train golfers of all ages, and wishes the club the best of luck for the project.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Ben Macpherson, David Torrance, Sandra White, Gillian Martin, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Clare Haughey, Graeme Dey, Richard Lyle, Ivan McKee, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates St Fergus School on securing £960 from the Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the school will use the additional funding to put 12 P6 and 7 pupils through training to achieve their Royal Yachting Association Stage 1 and 2 dingy qualifications; understands that this funding will help to educate students on how to sail, make good decisions on the water and understand essential maritime safety knowledge; commends the school on its achievement, and wishes the pupils luck on embarking on this programme.
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That the Parliament congratulates St Fergus School on securing £960 from the Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the school will use the additional funding to put 12 P6 and 7 pupils through training to achieve their Royal Yachting Association Stage 1 and 2 dingy qualifications; understands that this funding will help to educate students on how to sail, make good decisions on the water and understand essential maritime safety knowledge; commends the school on its achievement, and wishes the pupils luck on embarking on this programme.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Ben Macpherson, David Torrance, Sandra White, Gillian Martin, Graeme Dey, Ash Denham, Bill Kidd, Clare Haughey, Richard Lyle, Ivan McKee, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor
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