That the Parliament congratulates the Return of Well Road Play Park group in Buckie on its successful campaign to raise funding to provide a play park in the Well Road area of the town; notes that the group, comprising of mums in the area, has, in little over a year, exceeded its target of £60,000; further notes that the official opening is scheduled for 27 October 2018, and commends the proactive, community-driven campaign, which will enable many children to enjoy access to a fantastic play area in the heart of the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Return of Well Road Play Park group in Buckie on its successful campaign to raise funding to provide a play park in the Well Road area of the town; notes that the group, comprising of mums in the area, has, in little over a year, exceeded its target of £60,000; further notes that the official opening is scheduled for 27 October 2018, and commends the proactive, community-driven campaign, which will enable many children to enjoy access to a fantastic play area in the heart of the community.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Alasdair Allan
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That the Parliament recognises the achievements of Donna Strickland in the development of laser-based tools, and congratulates her on being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
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That the Parliament recognises the achievements of Donna Strickland in the development of laser-based tools, and congratulates her on being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Seafit programme, which will be launched in Peterhead on 2 October 2018; understands that the programme will be a health and wellbeing development partnership programme for active and retired fishermen and their families; notes that the programme will be delivered by the Fishermen’s Mission and the Seafarers Hospital Society and supported by Seafarers UK; further notes that the service will include dental health checks and treatment, mental health and wellbeing support and other services; acknowledges that the services will be free of charge with no appointment necessary and will begin with a three-day health check event in the sea cadets building in Seagate, Peterhead; recognises the extreme dangers and challenges that fishermen and their families face on a regular basis and the significant impact that this can have on health and wellbeing; believes that this new programme will improve the health and wellbeing of fishermen and their families, giving them better support to deal with the unique challenges fishing communities face; commends all those involved in the development of this worthy project, and looks forward to the positive effect that it considers this programme will have on both the fishing and wider community in the north east and beyond.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Seafit programme, which will be launched in Peterhead on 2 October 2018; understands that the programme will be a health and wellbeing development partnership programme for active and retired fishermen and their families; notes that the programme will be delivered by the Fishermen’s Mission and the Seafarers Hospital Society and supported by Seafarers UK; further notes that the service will include dental health checks and treatment, mental health and wellbeing support and other services; acknowledges that the services will be free of charge with no appointment necessary and will begin with a three-day health check event in the sea cadets building in Seagate, Peterhead; recognises the extreme dangers and challenges that fishermen and their families face on a regular basis and the significant impact that this can have on health and wellbeing; believes that this new programme will improve the health and wellbeing of fishermen and their families, giving them better support to deal with the unique challenges fishing communities face; commends all those involved in the development of this worthy project, and looks forward to the positive effect that it considers this programme will have on both the fishing and wider community in the north east and beyond.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Emma Harper, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Jenny Gilruth, Maurice Corry, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates John Stewart Quality Butchers in Banff on its recent success at the Scottish Craft Butchers Traditional Sliced Sausage Awards 2018-2019; understands that John Stewart was selected as the North of Scotland Champion for Lorne Sausage and was also crowned Scottish Beef Sliced Sausage Champion; notes that, as North of Scotland Champion, John Stewart Quality Butchers' sausages were mystery-shopped and tested against the four other regional champions in Scotland; further notes that John Stewart was also selected for a Silver award for its pork, cream cheese and chorizo sausage at the Scottish Craft Butchers Specialty Sausage Awards 2018-19; acknowledges John Stewart Quality Butcher’s commitment to using locally-sourced quality meat to create its award-winning foods and also the benefits that local businesses bring to the area’s economy; commends Andrew Grant and his team on securing these awards, and wishes them continuing success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates John Stewart Quality Butchers in Banff on its recent success at the Scottish Craft Butchers Traditional Sliced Sausage Awards 2018-2019; understands that John Stewart was selected as the North of Scotland Champion for Lorne Sausage and was also crowned Scottish Beef Sliced Sausage Champion; notes that, as North of Scotland Champion, John Stewart Quality Butchers' sausages were mystery-shopped and tested against the four other regional champions in Scotland; further notes that John Stewart was also selected for a Silver award for its pork, cream cheese and chorizo sausage at the Scottish Craft Butchers Specialty Sausage Awards 2018-19; acknowledges John Stewart Quality Butcher’s commitment to using locally-sourced quality meat to create its award-winning foods and also the benefits that local businesses bring to the area’s economy; commends Andrew Grant and his team on securing these awards, and wishes them continuing success for the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Ordiquhill School on its application to the Tesco Bags of Help Scheme to support the development of its outdoor classroom; acknowledges that the scheme uses the money raised from carrier bag sales to fund community projects; believes that it is a good example of how the Scottish Government’s carrier bag levy benefits communities both by encouraging bag reuse and creating funding for important projects; notes that customers vote for which project that they want the up to £4,000 to apply to; acknowledges that the school will be taking part in voting at Keith Tesco, which will run until 31 October 2018; encourages the community to get behind it and cast a vote to support what it sees as this very worthy project for young people; commends the school on its application, and wishes it the best of luck with the voting.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ordiquhill School on its application to the Tesco Bags of Help Scheme to support the development of its outdoor classroom; acknowledges that the scheme uses the money raised from carrier bag sales to fund community projects; believes that it is a good example of how the Scottish Government’s carrier bag levy benefits communities both by encouraging bag reuse and creating funding for important projects; notes that customers vote for which project that they want the up to £4,000 to apply to; acknowledges that the school will be taking part in voting at Keith Tesco, which will run until 31 October 2018; encourages the community to get behind it and cast a vote to support what it sees as this very worthy project for young people; commends the school on its application, and wishes it the best of luck with the voting.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the African-American woman, Katherine Johnson, who is a holder of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on her 100th birthday on 26 August 2018; recognises the particular contributions that Katherine has made to spaceflight by calculating by hand many of the trajectories used in missions, in particular that which allowed the Apollo lunar lander to re-join the command and service module that orbited the moon, and commends Katherine as an inspiration to all who might have otherwise considered that mathematics and science were not for them.
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That the Parliament congratulates the African-American woman, Katherine Johnson, who is a holder of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on her 100th birthday on 26 August 2018; recognises the particular contributions that Katherine has made to spaceflight by calculating by hand many of the trajectories used in missions, in particular that which allowed the Apollo lunar lander to re-join the command and service module that orbited the moon, and commends Katherine as an inspiration to all who might have otherwise considered that mathematics and science were not for them.
Supported by: Pauline McNeill, Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Monica Lennon, Emma Harper, David Torrance, Liam McArthur, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Jackie Baillie, Jenny Gilruth, Bob Doris, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament commemorates the centenary of the death of Jane Whyte of New Aberdour, who, on 28 October 1884, single-handedly and at great personal peril saved the lives of 15 crew of the stricken ship, William Hope, off New Aberdour beach; notes that Jane’s deeds at the time were lauded nationally, resulting in her being awarded the RNLI Silver medal and a Board of Trade medal for gallantry; recognises that the year of her passing coincides with the year that women’s suffrage was granted in the UK, and considers that Jane’s heroic deed can still act as a shining beacon to be commemorated and celebrated by future generations of women in Scotland.
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That the Parliament commemorates the centenary of the death of Jane Whyte of New Aberdour, who, on 28 October 1884, single-handedly and at great personal peril saved the lives of 15 crew of the stricken ship, William Hope, off New Aberdour beach; notes that Jane’s deeds at the time were lauded nationally, resulting in her being awarded the RNLI Silver medal and a Board of Trade medal for gallantry; recognises that the year of her passing coincides with the year that women’s suffrage was granted in the UK, and considers that Jane’s heroic deed can still act as a shining beacon to be commemorated and celebrated by future generations of women in Scotland.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Rachael Hamilton, Jenny Gilruth, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone who took part in, and organised, the Peterhead Relay for Life, which raised £158,372 for Cancer Research UK; notes that the first lap of the annual relay is walked by cancer survivors, with a record 80 survivors taking part in 2018’s event; recognises the pioneering research, information and support that Cancer Research UK provides to individuals and families affected by the disease, and thanks the organisers, the 28 relay teams and everyone associated with the event for their efforts in making this year’s Peterhead Relay for Life a success.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone who took part in, and organised, the Peterhead Relay for Life, which raised £158,372 for Cancer Research UK; notes that the first lap of the annual relay is walked by cancer survivors, with a record 80 survivors taking part in 2018’s event; recognises the pioneering research, information and support that Cancer Research UK provides to individuals and families affected by the disease, and thanks the organisers, the 28 relay teams and everyone associated with the event for their efforts in making this year’s Peterhead Relay for Life a success.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Alasdair Allan, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Emma Harper, Annie Wells, Tom Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin, Richard Lochhead, Tom Arthur, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival on it reaching its 25th anniversary; notes that 2018’s festival, held in Portsoy on 30 June and 1 July, offers an array of sailing events displaying historic, traditional and modern craft and aims to bring families and the community together; acknowledges the unique opportunity for local artists, performers and food producers to showcase their talents, and understands the importance of celebrating such local events as a way to preserve and promote Scottish culture locally and internationally, as well as providing a welcome boost to tourism throughout the north east.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival on it reaching its 25th anniversary; notes that 2018’s festival, held in Portsoy on 30 June and 1 July, offers an array of sailing events displaying historic, traditional and modern craft and aims to bring families and the community together; acknowledges the unique opportunity for local artists, performers and food producers to showcase their talents, and understands the importance of celebrating such local events as a way to preserve and promote Scottish culture locally and internationally, as well as providing a welcome boost to tourism throughout the north east.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Andy Wightman, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Clare Haughey, Graeme Dey, Colin Beattie, Jenny Gilruth, Ash Denham, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Banff Academy staff and students on the school's recent inspection report, which it understands has highlighted improvements made in performance, and looks forward to their building on this success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Banff Academy staff and students on the school's recent inspection report, which it understands has highlighted improvements made in performance, and looks forward to their building on this success.
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Joan McAlpine, Peter Chapman, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Emma Harper, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Ash Denham, Liam Kerr, Gail Ross, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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