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Forres Bluefins Secures Community Funding

  • Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 22 January 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-20523

That the Parliament welcomes the news that amateur swimming club, Forres Bluefins, has received £2,363 from the Co-op Local Community Fund as decided by local shoppers; understands that the funding will go towards new equipment, as well as supporting training for new coaches and professional development for its existing team; notes that Forres Bluefins was founded in 1975 and now has 10 coaches and 10 qualified poolside helpers as well as around 50 members aged between eight to 18, and wishes the Forres Bluefins well for the future.


Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle