That the Parliament recognises the #nowrongpath campaign being launched by the Commission for Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) on 8 August 2017 to coincide with pupils in the Cunninghame South constituency and across Scotland receiving their exam results; understands that the campaign aims to reassure young people who may be disappointed with their results and feeling overwhelmed by conveying the message that there is #nowrongpath and instead that there are a variety of ways to get into a variety of job roles, and that where people go when they leave school is simply a point on a journey and not their ultimate destination and that many people in interesting job roles across Scotland may not have taken a straight, obvious or traditional path to get there; further understands that, in order to illustrate this to pupils, people across Scotland are being asked to share their own life journeys on social media; considers that this initiative is an excellent way to reassure and encourage young people as they receive their exam results; notes that the campaign is being promoted across the country by the various regional branches of DYW, including DYW Ayrshire, and encourages everyone to get involved on social media on the day and share a snippet of their story to show young people that there is #nowrongpath this exam results day.
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That the Parliament recognises the #nowrongpath campaign being launched by the Commission for Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) on 8 August 2017 to coincide with pupils in the Cunninghame South constituency and across Scotland receiving their exam results; understands that the campaign aims to reassure young people who may be disappointed with their results and feeling overwhelmed by conveying the message that there is #nowrongpath and instead that there are a variety of ways to get into a variety of job roles, and that where people go when they leave school is simply a point on a journey and not their ultimate destination and that many people in interesting job roles across Scotland may not have taken a straight, obvious or traditional path to get there; further understands that, in order to illustrate this to pupils, people across Scotland are being asked to share their own life journeys on social media; considers that this initiative is an excellent way to reassure and encourage young people as they receive their exam results; notes that the campaign is being promoted across the country by the various regional branches of DYW, including DYW Ayrshire, and encourages everyone to get involved on social media on the day and share a snippet of their story to show young people that there is #nowrongpath this exam results day.
Supported by: Richard Lyle R, Emma Harper, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Ash Denham, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Clare Haughey, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, John Mason, Jenny Gilruth, Ivan McKee, Ben Macpherson, Bruce Crawford, Clare Adamson, Brian Whittle
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That the Parliament congratulates Irvine Park Bowling Club on winning the Bowls Scotland national finals; understands that the team beat Huntley by 20 shots to 7 to claim the title on 29 July 2016; acknowledges the hard work and skill of James Boyce, Graham Gunion, Calum Williamson and Martin Williamson that underpinned this victory, and wishes the club every success going forward.
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That the Parliament congratulates Irvine Park Bowling Club on winning the Bowls Scotland national finals; understands that the team beat Huntley by 20 shots to 7 to claim the title on 29 July 2016; acknowledges the hard work and skill of James Boyce, Graham Gunion, Calum Williamson and Martin Williamson that underpinned this victory, and wishes the club every success going forward.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Bob Doris, George Adam, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Ash Denham, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Bruce Crawford, Jenny Gilruth, Stuart McMillan, Clare Haughey, Fulton MacGregor, Ivan McKee, Ben Macpherson, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament recognises the historic achievement of Erin Cuthbert, who is a teenager from Irvine, in scoring the first ever goal for the Scotland women’s football team in its first major tournament, the Women’s EURO 2017; applauds the collective effort of Erin and the squad on what it sees as their strong performance in the Netherlands; recognises the bright future that Erin has ahead of her at both national and club level, and wishes the team all the very best in endeavouring to qualify for the 2019 World Cup in France.
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That the Parliament recognises the historic achievement of Erin Cuthbert, who is a teenager from Irvine, in scoring the first ever goal for the Scotland women’s football team in its first major tournament, the Women’s EURO 2017; applauds the collective effort of Erin and the squad on what it sees as their strong performance in the Netherlands; recognises the bright future that Erin has ahead of her at both national and club level, and wishes the team all the very best in endeavouring to qualify for the 2019 World Cup in France.
Supported by: Ash Denham, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Gordon MacDonald, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Ben Macpherson, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Miles Briggs, Sandra White, Ivan McKee, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates all winners at the recent Herald Higher Education Awards; notes that the Open University (OU), in collaboration with Ayrshire College, Fife College and North East College, won the Best Use of Articulation award for its campus-based model, which allows HND students to complete a degree with the OU in the familiar surroundings of their college; believes that innovative approaches to articulation between colleges and universities such as this widen access to university study and improve student choice; understands that Josh Malcolm of Kilwinning, one of the early graduates of the partnership with Ayrshire College, was on hand to help collect the award, and sends its best wishes to all involved.
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That the Parliament congratulates all winners at the recent Herald Higher Education Awards; notes that the Open University (OU), in collaboration with Ayrshire College, Fife College and North East College, won the Best Use of Articulation award for its campus-based model, which allows HND students to complete a degree with the OU in the familiar surroundings of their college; believes that innovative approaches to articulation between colleges and universities such as this widen access to university study and improve student choice; understands that Josh Malcolm of Kilwinning, one of the early graduates of the partnership with Ayrshire College, was on hand to help collect the award, and sends its best wishes to all involved.
Supported by: Ben Macpherson, Monica Lennon, James Dornan, Gillian Martin, Rona Mackay, Jenny Gilruth, Emma Harper, Clare Haughey, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Adamson, Ash Denham, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates the efforts of the integrated engineering services company, Booth Welsh, of Irvine, on its Summer Fun Day in aid of Cash for Kids; recognises that Booth Welsh raised £2,500 for the charity through hosting a day of summer activities for children; commends the ongoing work of Cash for Kids in transforming the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in Scotland, and wishes both Booth Welsh and Cash for Kids every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the efforts of the integrated engineering services company, Booth Welsh, of Irvine, on its Summer Fun Day in aid of Cash for Kids; recognises that Booth Welsh raised £2,500 for the charity through hosting a day of summer activities for children; commends the ongoing work of Cash for Kids in transforming the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in Scotland, and wishes both Booth Welsh and Cash for Kids every success for the future.
Supported by: Gillian Martin, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Ben Macpherson, Graeme Dey, Jenny Gilruth, Bob Doris, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Clare Haughey, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates 84-year-old Colin Cameron from Irvine, who served in the cabinet of Malawi’s first post-independence government, on receiving an official invite to return to the country in honour of his anti-apartheid work, 60 years to the day after he first arrived in the country on 6 July 1957; understands that Mr Cameron, who is a law graduate of the University of Glasgow, moved to work as a solicitor and legal practitioner in what was then the British protectorate of Nyasaland; further understands that he became strongly involved with both the anti-apartheid and independence movements; commends his provision of legal and political support to members of the Nyasaland Africa Congress (NAC), who supported independence and were banned by the colonial authorities following the declaration of a state of emergency in 1959; notes that, following his successful candidacy at the 1961 elections, at which he stood with the support of the NAC leader, Dr Hastings Banda, he was appointed minister of works and transport; believes that he assisted South African anti-apartheid campaigners, including Oliver Tambo, while in post; notes that he stayed in Malawi until 1964, which was the year that it declared independence, before returning to Scotland; recognises that he served as Malawi’s Honorary Consul in Scotland from 1994 to 2010; considers that his story is an inspirational example of the many bonds of solidarity and friendship that exist between Malawi and Scotland; commends Mr Cameron on his outstanding contribution to Malawi, and wishes him great success and honour on his official return visit to the nation.
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That the Parliament congratulates 84-year-old Colin Cameron from Irvine, who served in the cabinet of Malawi’s first post-independence government, on receiving an official invite to return to the country in honour of his anti-apartheid work, 60 years to the day after he first arrived in the country on 6 July 1957; understands that Mr Cameron, who is a law graduate of the University of Glasgow, moved to work as a solicitor and legal practitioner in what was then the British protectorate of Nyasaland; further understands that he became strongly involved with both the anti-apartheid and independence movements; commends his provision of legal and political support to members of the Nyasaland Africa Congress (NAC), who supported independence and were banned by the colonial authorities following the declaration of a state of emergency in 1959; notes that, following his successful candidacy at the 1961 elections, at which he stood with the support of the NAC leader, Dr Hastings Banda, he was appointed minister of works and transport; believes that he assisted South African anti-apartheid campaigners, including Oliver Tambo, while in post; notes that he stayed in Malawi until 1964, which was the year that it declared independence, before returning to Scotland; recognises that he served as Malawi’s Honorary Consul in Scotland from 1994 to 2010; considers that his story is an inspirational example of the many bonds of solidarity and friendship that exist between Malawi and Scotland; commends Mr Cameron on his outstanding contribution to Malawi, and wishes him great success and honour on his official return visit to the nation.
Supported by: Ben Macpherson, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Graeme Dey, Stuart McMillan, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Haughey, Clare Adamson, Alex Rowley, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff of the Hallmark Hotel in Irvine on raising more than £1,000 for charity by climbing Goatfell on Arran; understands that the money will be donated to the British Heart Foundation; welcomes the effort of the staff and the dedication required to achieve this feat, and thanks everyone involved for their generosity.
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff of the Hallmark Hotel in Irvine on raising more than £1,000 for charity by climbing Goatfell on Arran; understands that the money will be donated to the British Heart Foundation; welcomes the effort of the staff and the dedication required to achieve this feat, and thanks everyone involved for their generosity.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Alison Johnstone, Ben Macpherson, Jenny Gilruth, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates Fullarton Wheelers Cycling Club of Irvine on raising £3,000 for the Ayrshire Hospice through a sponsored 4,000-mile cycle, accomplished over 24 hours and clocking the efforts of 64 participants; commends the dedication of all those involved, and wishes both the club and Ayrshire Hospice all the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Fullarton Wheelers Cycling Club of Irvine on raising £3,000 for the Ayrshire Hospice through a sponsored 4,000-mile cycle, accomplished over 24 hours and clocking the efforts of 64 participants; commends the dedication of all those involved, and wishes both the club and Ayrshire Hospice all the very best for the future.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Emma Harper, Graeme Dey, Jenny Gilruth, Edward Mountain, Sandra White, Ben Macpherson, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Clare Haughey, Richard Lochhead, Bruce Crawford, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates Sporting Pathways Scotland, which is based in Irvine, on receiving a £4,827 Awards for All grant; recognises that the group aims to provide sporting activities for children and young people in North Ayrshire; understands that the money will be used to launch a pilot for a school-taster programme and a community club, and wishes everyone involved with it every success with their plans.
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That the Parliament congratulates Sporting Pathways Scotland, which is based in Irvine, on receiving a £4,827 Awards for All grant; recognises that the group aims to provide sporting activities for children and young people in North Ayrshire; understands that the money will be used to launch a pilot for a school-taster programme and a community club, and wishes everyone involved with it every success with their plans.
Supported by: Ivan McKee, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Ben Macpherson, Sandra White, Richard Lochhead, Bob Doris, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Clare Haughey, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament congratulates Glencairn Fitness Club in Stevenston on receiving a £10,000 Awards for All grant; recognises that the group aims to promote health and fitness in the community; understands that the money will be used to operate a community gym and to purchase additional cardio equipment, and wishes the club every success in its endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Glencairn Fitness Club in Stevenston on receiving a £10,000 Awards for All grant; recognises that the group aims to promote health and fitness in the community; understands that the money will be used to operate a community gym and to purchase additional cardio equipment, and wishes the club every success in its endeavours.
Supported by: Ivan McKee, Jenny Gilruth, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Ash Denham, Bill Kidd, Clare Haughey, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson, Ben Macpherson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Fulton MacGregor
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