That the Parliament congratulates the congregation of St Ninian’s Episcopal Church and the wider community of Troon on creating the 7m x 3m tapestry, Great Troon Wall Hanging, which is on display at the church; notes that it depicts highlights of the church's and the town's history, particularly the life of St Ninian, and land and seascapes of the area, using sophisticated embroidery techniques in a style that has been inspired by the tent makers of Cairo, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and fabric panels at Dundonald Church Hall, the Ayrshire Central Breast Screening Unit and Troon Old Parish Church, and commends the efforts and skills of the many volunteers over the four-year period that it has taken to complete this piece of art.
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That the Parliament congratulates the congregation of St Ninian’s Episcopal Church and the wider community of Troon on creating the 7m x 3m tapestry, Great Troon Wall Hanging, which is on display at the church; notes that it depicts highlights of the church's and the town's history, particularly the life of St Ninian, and land and seascapes of the area, using sophisticated embroidery techniques in a style that has been inspired by the tent makers of Cairo, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and fabric panels at Dundonald Church Hall, the Ayrshire Central Breast Screening Unit and Troon Old Parish Church, and commends the efforts and skills of the many volunteers over the four-year period that it has taken to complete this piece of art.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Maurice Corry, Stewart Stevenson, Miles Briggs, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Donald Cameron, Richard Lyle, Bill Bowman, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates South Ayrshire Community Transport on its award of funding from SP Energy Networks’ £20 million Green Economy Fund; understands that the funding is for the development of the KA8 Electric Car Club in North Ayr; notes that it is one of 13 low-carbon transport and heating projects to be awarded funding from this first round of the Green Economy Fund; understands that SP Energy Networks’ criteria for funding includes reducing emissions and delivering a range of social benefits, and encourages others to apply to the Green Economy fund, which is open for a second round of applications.
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That the Parliament congratulates South Ayrshire Community Transport on its award of funding from SP Energy Networks’ £20 million Green Economy Fund; understands that the funding is for the development of the KA8 Electric Car Club in North Ayr; notes that it is one of 13 low-carbon transport and heating projects to be awarded funding from this first round of the Green Economy Fund; understands that SP Energy Networks’ criteria for funding includes reducing emissions and delivering a range of social benefits, and encourages others to apply to the Green Economy fund, which is open for a second round of applications.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton
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That the Parliament congratulates local vocalists and community groups in Ayrshire who have recorded a Christmas CD to raise funds for the Ayrshire Hospice; notes that 100% of the sales will go directly to the hospice, and applauds the initiative of everyone involved, which brings together the community at Christmas in support of the Ayrshire Hospice.
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That the Parliament congratulates local vocalists and community groups in Ayrshire who have recorded a Christmas CD to raise funds for the Ayrshire Hospice; notes that 100% of the sales will go directly to the hospice, and applauds the initiative of everyone involved, which brings together the community at Christmas in support of the Ayrshire Hospice.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stephen Berry, on being a finalist in the recent Electrical Apprentice of the Year Award, which is sponsored by the Scottish Joint Industry Board and Edmundson Electrical; recognises that Stephen was one of the three finalists chosen from over 3,000 apprentices; understands that the electrical industry modern apprenticeship programme recruits around 700 young people each year, and acknowledges that this award encourages and rewards those apprentices who have demonstrated that they have attained the highest standards of academic and technical competence and displayed excellent personal qualities in their education and training.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stephen Berry, on being a finalist in the recent Electrical Apprentice of the Year Award, which is sponsored by the Scottish Joint Industry Board and Edmundson Electrical; recognises that Stephen was one of the three finalists chosen from over 3,000 apprentices; understands that the electrical industry modern apprenticeship programme recruits around 700 young people each year, and acknowledges that this award encourages and rewards those apprentices who have demonstrated that they have attained the highest standards of academic and technical competence and displayed excellent personal qualities in their education and training.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Kidd, Liam Kerr, Stewart Stevenson, Rachael Hamilton, Richard Lyle, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament congratulates the chairman, committee and volunteers of Ayr and District Flower Show on delivering a magnificent show at Ayr Racecourse on 18 and 19 August 2018, and wishes them continued future success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the chairman, committee and volunteers of Ayr and District Flower Show on delivering a magnificent show at Ayr Racecourse on 18 and 19 August 2018, and wishes them continued future success.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Gail Ross, Jackson Carlaw, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers, sponsors, partners and volunteers on the hugely successful Scottish International Airshow, which was held on the Low Green, Ayr on 1-2 September 2018; thanks the RAF, the Red Arrows, the Swiss Government and private individuals for providing aircraft for this now truly international event, which attracted well over 100,000 visitors to Ayrshire, and wishes the Scottish International Airshow continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers, sponsors, partners and volunteers on the hugely successful Scottish International Airshow, which was held on the Low Green, Ayr on 1-2 September 2018; thanks the RAF, the Red Arrows, the Swiss Government and private individuals for providing aircraft for this now truly international event, which attracted well over 100,000 visitors to Ayrshire, and wishes the Scottish International Airshow continued success in the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Jackson Carlaw, Tom Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates the initiative of the president of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, Job Farm Scotland; notes that, with 2018 being the Year of Young People, the society's president, Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw, and his team have developed a new digital resource to promote opportunities in the rural economy for exciting and rewarding futures, which aims to make young people aware of the wide range of careers and jobs in agriculture, the food industry, science and rural business, understands that jobfarm.org shows the variety of roles and opportunities that exist beyond the farm gate and guides those interested to work experience opportunities; hopes that, during the Year of Young People, the resource can be further developed to be able to assist young people from all over Scotland; welcomes the launch of this initiative, which is timed to take place before the 178th Royal Highland Show at Ingliston from 21 to 24 June 2018, and notes that details of the show can be found at royalhighlandshow.org.
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That the Parliament congratulates the initiative of the president of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, Job Farm Scotland; notes that, with 2018 being the Year of Young People, the society's president, Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw, and his team have developed a new digital resource to promote opportunities in the rural economy for exciting and rewarding futures, which aims to make young people aware of the wide range of careers and jobs in agriculture, the food industry, science and rural business, understands that jobfarm.org shows the variety of roles and opportunities that exist beyond the farm gate and guides those interested to work experience opportunities; hopes that, during the Year of Young People, the resource can be further developed to be able to assist young people from all over Scotland; welcomes the launch of this initiative, which is timed to take place before the 178th Royal Highland Show at Ingliston from 21 to 24 June 2018, and notes that details of the show can be found at royalhighlandshow.org.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee, Liam Kerr, Jackson Carlaw
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament welcomes the West FM News campaign, Joan’s Legacy, which seeks to highlight the need for speed cameras to be installed on the A77 between the Whitletts and Bankfield roundabouts; notes that Joan Price of Troon was tragically killed on this section of carriageway in 2017 by a vehicle travelling at up to 140mph; understands that, where average speed cameras have been installed along other sections of the A77, there has been a 77% reduction in fatal casualties and a 74% reduction in serious casualties, compared with the original baseline published in 2005, and believes that urgent action should be taken to install average speed cameras on the A77 between these two roundabouts.
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That the Parliament welcomes the West FM News campaign, Joan’s Legacy, which seeks to highlight the need for speed cameras to be installed on the A77 between the Whitletts and Bankfield roundabouts; notes that Joan Price of Troon was tragically killed on this section of carriageway in 2017 by a vehicle travelling at up to 140mph; understands that, where average speed cameras have been installed along other sections of the A77, there has been a 77% reduction in fatal casualties and a 74% reduction in serious casualties, compared with the original baseline published in 2005, and believes that urgent action should be taken to install average speed cameras on the A77 between these two roundabouts.
Supported by: Jackson Carlaw, Dean Lockhart, Liam Kerr, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Bowman, Margaret Mitchell, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Brian Whittle, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett, Colin Smyth
Current Status: Fallen on 24/10/2018
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That the Parliament applauds the work done by Care and Share, a collaboration between Riverside Church and NHS Ayrshire and Arran, which provides a weekly drop-in service where an average of 50 people per week can access 13 different social care, healthcare and financial services on a one-stop-shop basis; notes that, in 2018, Care and Share celebrates its 10th anniversary of assisting people recovering from drug and alcohol misuse, and wishes the volunteers who have sustained this collaboration every success with their future work.
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That the Parliament applauds the work done by Care and Share, a collaboration between Riverside Church and NHS Ayrshire and Arran, which provides a weekly drop-in service where an average of 50 people per week can access 13 different social care, healthcare and financial services on a one-stop-shop basis; notes that, in 2018, Care and Share celebrates its 10th anniversary of assisting people recovering from drug and alcohol misuse, and wishes the volunteers who have sustained this collaboration every success with their future work.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Miles Briggs, Liz Smith, Bill Bowman, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Ruth Maguire, Ash Denham, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Graeme Dey, Liam Kerr, Alison Harris, Murdo Fraser, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Donald Cameron, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, David Torrance, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Ivan McKee, Emma Harper, Rona Mackay, Michelle Ballantyne, Rachael Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 24/10/2018
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That the Parliament notes the efforts of Friends of Troon Beaches, which is a group of 45 volunteers that formed in April 2017 to care for four miles of coastline in Troon and Barassie; applauds the friends' commitment to keeping this coastline clear of marine litter, including discarded fishing equipment, plastics and other beached detritus, and notes the calls for all to commit to continuing the work to change long-term behaviour, so that the littering of Scotland’s seas and coastline is brought to an end.
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That the Parliament notes the efforts of Friends of Troon Beaches, which is a group of 45 volunteers that formed in April 2017 to care for four miles of coastline in Troon and Barassie; applauds the friends' commitment to keeping this coastline clear of marine litter, including discarded fishing equipment, plastics and other beached detritus, and notes the calls for all to commit to continuing the work to change long-term behaviour, so that the littering of Scotland’s seas and coastline is brought to an end.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Liz Smith, Ruth Maguire, Maurice Corry, Jackson Carlaw, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Alison Harris, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Gordon Lindhurst, Alexander Stewart, Edward Mountain, Donald Cameron, Margaret Mitchell, Graeme Dey, David Torrance, Murdo Fraser, Rachael Hamilton, Gil Paterson, Adam Tomkins, Liam Kerr, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Alexander Burnett, Brian Whittle, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2018
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