That the Parliament congratulates the Eaglesham Knitting and Crochet Club for making a display of 15,000 poppies; recognises that the poppies have been positioned in the garden of Kirkstile Cottage and on its adjoining wall with Eaglesham Parish Church; understands that 25 women, who are members of the Eaglesham group, crocheted the 15,000 poppies, which are made of hard-wearing and weather-proof acrylic, in advance of Remembrance Sunday; acknowledges that the group members put considerable work into the display by spending approximately four weeks making the poppies; notes that members of the Eaglesham Knitting and Crochet Club can each make a single poppy in just seven minutes, and commends all of the women for their efforts to honour those who have fought to defend people's freedoms, democracy and way of life.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Hepburn, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Douglas Ross, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle