That the Parliament congratulates Laura McHarg on her outstanding achievement in becoming Lady Captain of the Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers; understands that Laura is only the third lady captain to be appointed by the society since it was established in 1483, and the first in 53 years; belatedly recognises the achievements of her predecessors, Margaret Thomson, in 1958, and Dorothy Gough, in 1965, and wishes Laura, and all of the members of the Kilwinning Archers, the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Laura McHarg on her outstanding achievement in becoming Lady Captain of the Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers; understands that Laura is only the third lady captain to be appointed by the society since it was established in 1483, and the first in 53 years; belatedly recognises the achievements of her predecessors, Margaret Thomson, in 1958, and Dorothy Gough, in 1965, and wishes Laura, and all of the members of the Kilwinning Archers, the very best for the future.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Maritime Museum on its new exhibition, Maritime Perspectives: Collecting the Art of a Maritime Nation; understands that this is the first full showing of the museum’s new collection, which contains over 80 works by renowned artists, including FCB Cadell, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Muirhead Bone, Kate Downie and John Bellany; appreciates that the museum spent three years gathering the paintings for the exhibition, which has been made possible thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Collecting Cultures programme, Art Fund and the National Fund for Acquisitions, and wishes everyone involved with the exhibition the very best for its run, which closes on 21 October 2018.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Maritime Museum on its new exhibition, Maritime Perspectives: Collecting the Art of a Maritime Nation; understands that this is the first full showing of the museum’s new collection, which contains over 80 works by renowned artists, including FCB Cadell, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Muirhead Bone, Kate Downie and John Bellany; appreciates that the museum spent three years gathering the paintings for the exhibition, which has been made possible thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Collecting Cultures programme, Art Fund and the National Fund for Acquisitions, and wishes everyone involved with the exhibition the very best for its run, which closes on 21 October 2018.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates Kilwinning based shop Goody2Shoes on signing up to the NHS Ayrshire and Arran Breastfeed Happily Here initiative; understands that Ayrshire businesses that join the scheme agree to inform all of their staff about the Breastfeeding etc (Scotland) Act 2005, under which it is illegal to stop a mother feeding her baby breast or formula milk in premises where the public has general access; recognises that participating businesses display stickers in the windows of their premises to let parents know that they can "Breastfeed Happily Here"; considers that breastfeeding is the healthiest way for a woman to feed her baby, and wishes the manager, Pauline Cassidy, and her staff at Goody2Shoes, the very best of luck as they promote the campaign.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kilwinning based shop Goody2Shoes on signing up to the NHS Ayrshire and Arran Breastfeed Happily Here initiative; understands that Ayrshire businesses that join the scheme agree to inform all of their staff about the Breastfeeding etc (Scotland) Act 2005, under which it is illegal to stop a mother feeding her baby breast or formula milk in premises where the public has general access; recognises that participating businesses display stickers in the windows of their premises to let parents know that they can "Breastfeed Happily Here"; considers that breastfeeding is the healthiest way for a woman to feed her baby, and wishes the manager, Pauline Cassidy, and her staff at Goody2Shoes, the very best of luck as they promote the campaign.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Sandra White, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Emma Harper, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates Castlepark Primary School on its outstanding success at the recent North Ayrshire Primary Schools Athletics Championship; recognises that the school was the overall team winner at the event hosted at North Ayrshire Athletics Club on 24 May 2018; understands that the pupils were presented medals by the European Gold medallist, Jemma Reekie, who inspired all those competing with her experiences in athletics and her ambition to reach the Olympics in 2020, and wishes all the pupils the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Castlepark Primary School on its outstanding success at the recent North Ayrshire Primary Schools Athletics Championship; recognises that the school was the overall team winner at the event hosted at North Ayrshire Athletics Club on 24 May 2018; understands that the pupils were presented medals by the European Gold medallist, Jemma Reekie, who inspired all those competing with her experiences in athletics and her ambition to reach the Olympics in 2020, and wishes all the pupils the very best for the future.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Gordon Lindhurst, Clare Haughey, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle
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That the Parliament congratulates Margaret Shedden of Springside Primary School and Early Years Class in Irvine on her outstanding achievement in winning the Headteacher of the Year Award at the Scottish Education Awards 2018; understands that Margaret was recognised for her exceptional leadership skills at the school, and for being an inspirational headteacher who always puts her pupils first; notes that the annual Scottish Education Awards, launched in November 2001, celebrate those who have dedicated their lives to children and young people, as well as to showcase the valuable work and innovation in Scottish classrooms, and wishes Margaret, and all the night’s other winners, the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Margaret Shedden of Springside Primary School and Early Years Class in Irvine on her outstanding achievement in winning the Headteacher of the Year Award at the Scottish Education Awards 2018; understands that Margaret was recognised for her exceptional leadership skills at the school, and for being an inspirational headteacher who always puts her pupils first; notes that the annual Scottish Education Awards, launched in November 2001, celebrate those who have dedicated their lives to children and young people, as well as to showcase the valuable work and innovation in Scottish classrooms, and wishes Margaret, and all the night’s other winners, the very best for the future.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Clare Haughey, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle
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That the Parliament congratulates the Irvine-based service Veterans First Point on its first anniversary; understands that the centre, located in the town’s Bridgegate, is one of eight such NHS facilities across Scotland that supports veterans and their families in their move from military to civilian life; appreciates that ,since the facility opened in Irvine in March 2017, it has helped over 300 veterans on issues from housing and employment support to psychological treatment for those with mental health issues; understands that the centre in Irvine operates a drop-in morning for its registered veterans each Wednesday from 10am to 12pm, and thanks all who work in the service for their continued contribution to veterans in Ayrshire and Arran.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Irvine-based service Veterans First Point on its first anniversary; understands that the centre, located in the town’s Bridgegate, is one of eight such NHS facilities across Scotland that supports veterans and their families in their move from military to civilian life; appreciates that ,since the facility opened in Irvine in March 2017, it has helped over 300 veterans on issues from housing and employment support to psychological treatment for those with mental health issues; understands that the centre in Irvine operates a drop-in morning for its registered veterans each Wednesday from 10am to 12pm, and thanks all who work in the service for their continued contribution to veterans in Ayrshire and Arran.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates Rebecca Hanvey on her outstanding success in being selected as the Marymass Queen for 2018’s Marymass Festival in Irvine; recognises that 14-year-old Rebecca from Greenwood Academy in Dreghorn is the 90th Marymass Queen Elect; recognises that the festival, which has its origins in the Middle Ages and which will run from 11 to 22 August, is a major community event within Irvine and will include around 150 events; understands that, as well as the Crowning of the Marymass Queen and the Marymass Parade, the festival will host the “Choosing” of the Captain of the Irvine Carters’ Society and "Sashing" of the Queen Elect and her four Marys, and that there will also be the Irvine Carters Society Parade to Irvine Harbour, horse races on the Town Moor and the 49th Marymass Folk Festival, and wishes Rebecca, her royal party, and all who will be organising and participating in this year’s festival, every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Rebecca Hanvey on her outstanding success in being selected as the Marymass Queen for 2018’s Marymass Festival in Irvine; recognises that 14-year-old Rebecca from Greenwood Academy in Dreghorn is the 90th Marymass Queen Elect; recognises that the festival, which has its origins in the Middle Ages and which will run from 11 to 22 August, is a major community event within Irvine and will include around 150 events; understands that, as well as the Crowning of the Marymass Queen and the Marymass Parade, the festival will host the “Choosing” of the Captain of the Irvine Carters’ Society and "Sashing" of the Queen Elect and her four Marys, and that there will also be the Irvine Carters Society Parade to Irvine Harbour, horse races on the Town Moor and the 49th Marymass Folk Festival, and wishes Rebecca, her royal party, and all who will be organising and participating in this year’s festival, every success.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Ash Denham, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates Lorraine Featherstonehaugh, and Linda and Lisa Ayres, on their outstanding achievement in raising over £700 for Irvine-based charity, Touched by Suicide Scotland; understands that Lorraine, Linda and Lisa raised the money by participating in the 2018 Kiltwalk, walking 15 miles from Clydebank to Balloch; appreciates that, with the Kiltwalk donating 40% on top of all funds raised below £5,000, the total sum raised by the trio will be just over £1,000; recognises that they raised the funds in appreciation of the charity’s help following a suicide within their family; appreciates the work carried out by Touched by Suicide Scotland, which runs support groups in a safe environment for people affected by suicide and offers one-to-one support, and wishes Lorraine, Linda and Lisa, and all whom work for the charity, the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Lorraine Featherstonehaugh, and Linda and Lisa Ayres, on their outstanding achievement in raising over £700 for Irvine-based charity, Touched by Suicide Scotland; understands that Lorraine, Linda and Lisa raised the money by participating in the 2018 Kiltwalk, walking 15 miles from Clydebank to Balloch; appreciates that, with the Kiltwalk donating 40% on top of all funds raised below £5,000, the total sum raised by the trio will be just over £1,000; recognises that they raised the funds in appreciation of the charity’s help following a suicide within their family; appreciates the work carried out by Touched by Suicide Scotland, which runs support groups in a safe environment for people affected by suicide and offers one-to-one support, and wishes Lorraine, Linda and Lisa, and all whom work for the charity, the very best for the future.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Haughey
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That the Parliament congratulates Wendy Crighton and Shona Stewart on their outstanding achievement in raising £2,555.36 for the North Ayrshire branch of the National Autistic Society (NAS); understands that Wendy and Shona, whose sons Liam and Kade both have autism, raised the funds through a coffee morning and a sponsored hike up the Goatfell mountain on Arran; recognises that NAS is a vital support service in Irvine, helping to run swimming classes, a soft play and support groups for parents and carers, and wishes both Wendy and Shona, and their boys, all the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Wendy Crighton and Shona Stewart on their outstanding achievement in raising £2,555.36 for the North Ayrshire branch of the National Autistic Society (NAS); understands that Wendy and Shona, whose sons Liam and Kade both have autism, raised the funds through a coffee morning and a sponsored hike up the Goatfell mountain on Arran; recognises that NAS is a vital support service in Irvine, helping to run swimming classes, a soft play and support groups for parents and carers, and wishes both Wendy and Shona, and their boys, all the very best for the future.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Haughey
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That the Parliament congratulates Sandra Penman on her outstanding achievement in raising £600 for the North Ayrshire branch of Cornerstone; understands that Cornerstone is a leading provider of care for disabled children, young people and adults with additional support needs; recognises that Sandra raised the money at a fundraiser held at Irvine Water Sports Club to go to the charity’s Shared Lives and Short Breaks Service, which is run by its New Beginnings group, and wishes Sandra, and all who use the service, the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Sandra Penman on her outstanding achievement in raising £600 for the North Ayrshire branch of Cornerstone; understands that Cornerstone is a leading provider of care for disabled children, young people and adults with additional support needs; recognises that Sandra raised the money at a fundraiser held at Irvine Water Sports Club to go to the charity’s Shared Lives and Short Breaks Service, which is run by its New Beginnings group, and wishes Sandra, and all who use the service, the very best for the future.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Clare Haughey, Ash Denham, Emma Harper, James Dornan, Sandra White, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Gordon Lindhurst, Edward Mountain, Gillian Martin, George Adam, Alexander Burnett, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur
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