Ralston Bowling Club Raises £8,777 for ACCORD Hospice

That the Parliament congratulates Ralston Bowling Club on raising £8,777 at its fundraising day for ACCORD Hospice in Paisley; notes that hundreds of people attended the event, which included music, games, food and bowling; understands that the bowling club was also supported by Tom Urie, who provided entertainment on the day, and George Bowie who conducted the raffle; thanks the board and all of the members of the club for organising such a successful and enjoyable day; recognises that ACCORD Hospice provides palliative and end-of-life care throughout Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, and cares for over 1,800 people per year; believes that it needs £9,000 per day to run its services, and recognises that it is naming a particular day in its calendar after Ralston Bowling Club, due to the club's contribution, covering the whole 24-hour period of care.