That the Parliament welcomes the news that, once the COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed, a community-focused dementia resource centre will open in Mill Street, Alloa, which will serve people in the Forth Valley area, following a 12-month campaign to raise the £100,000 required to establish the facility; thanks the members of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire Volunteer Branch of Alzheimer Scotland on their hard work during the campaign and the many Clackmannanshire residents who went along to numerous events or who generously came forward with donations; notes that the centre will have advisors who will offer information and support and that it will organise community activities, informal drop-ins and dementia friends sessions as well as provide day-care for people living with late-stage dementia; commends Debbie Cassidy of Alzheimer Scotland and the members of her fundraising group for their tireless work; notes that recent donations include £400 from No71 Coffee House in Alva and £250, as well as general support throughout the campaign, from the Rotary Club of Alloa, and wishes everyone involved with the resource centre all the very best.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that, once the COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed, a community-focused dementia resource centre will open in Mill Street, Alloa, which will serve people in the Forth Valley area, following a 12-month campaign to raise the £100,000 required to establish the facility; thanks the members of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire Volunteer Branch of Alzheimer Scotland on their hard work during the campaign and the many Clackmannanshire residents who went along to numerous events or who generously came forward with donations; notes that the centre will have advisors who will offer information and support and that it will organise community activities, informal drop-ins and dementia friends sessions as well as provide day-care for people living with late-stage dementia; commends Debbie Cassidy of Alzheimer Scotland and the members of her fundraising group for their tireless work; notes that recent donations include £400 from No71 Coffee House in Alva and £250, as well as general support throughout the campaign, from the Rotary Club of Alloa, and wishes everyone involved with the resource centre all the very best.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Edward Mountain, Brian Whittle, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Clare Adamson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Alloa Amateur Gymnastics Club has received £2,879 from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT), which will help purchase asymmetric bars for junior members to reach competition standard; notes that, with over 150 members of all ages, the club offers training to anyone from beginner stage to people who perform at elite national and international levels; thanks to the CRT for its magnanimous work, and wishes the clubs' members and coaches all the very best.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Alloa Amateur Gymnastics Club has received £2,879 from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT), which will help purchase asymmetric bars for junior members to reach competition standard; notes that, with over 150 members of all ages, the club offers training to anyone from beginner stage to people who perform at elite national and international levels; thanks to the CRT for its magnanimous work, and wishes the clubs' members and coaches all the very best.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Richard Lyle, Murdo Fraser, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Alexander Burnett, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Home Start Clackmannanshire (HSC) on being awarded £10,000 by Chance to Flourish; understands that, with funding from the Scottish Children’s Lottery, Chance to Flourish works with charities, communities, families and carers to help projects across the country; acknowledges that HSC has been helping families with young children for over 30 years; commends it and Chance to Flourish on their highly magnanimous work for the benefit of communities, and wishes them all the very best.
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That the Parliament congratulates Home Start Clackmannanshire (HSC) on being awarded £10,000 by Chance to Flourish; understands that, with funding from the Scottish Children’s Lottery, Chance to Flourish works with charities, communities, families and carers to help projects across the country; acknowledges that HSC has been helping families with young children for over 30 years; commends it and Chance to Flourish on their highly magnanimous work for the benefit of communities, and wishes them all the very best.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Brian Whittle, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Stuart McMillan, Murdo Fraser, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the news of a new Tillicoultry-based digital community radio station, which is due to launch in Clackmannanshire; understands that Forth Valley Radio will go live on 23 March 2020; congratulates the founder and local DJ, Steve Mac, on this excellent community initiative; understands that the police will be contributing with a weekly community report; further understands that news, weather reports, live sport and music covering all genres will be featured; commends Forth Valley Radio for its plans to educate school pupils on how to become presenters; notes that any money made will be reinvested back into the station, and wishes Steve, and everyone involved, the very best of luck for the radio station’s ultimate success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news of a new Tillicoultry-based digital community radio station, which is due to launch in Clackmannanshire; understands that Forth Valley Radio will go live on 23 March 2020; congratulates the founder and local DJ, Steve Mac, on this excellent community initiative; understands that the police will be contributing with a weekly community report; further understands that news, weather reports, live sport and music covering all genres will be featured; commends Forth Valley Radio for its plans to educate school pupils on how to become presenters; notes that any money made will be reinvested back into the station, and wishes Steve, and everyone involved, the very best of luck for the radio station’s ultimate success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Richard Lyle, Finlay Carson, Stuart McMillan, Murdo Fraser, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Susie Lambert, who is a pupil at Alloa Academy, on being named Clackmannanshire Young Citizen of the Year 2019 in recognition of her work in leading the school's Anti-bullying Leadership Team; recognises the dedication, commitment and contribution of Susie and her fellow pupils throughout the year, including with the preparation and delivery of events; notes that Susie, who also chairs her local youth council, collected her accolade from the Provost of Clackmannanshire, Tina Murphy, on 10 March 2020; commends Suzie on her sterling work, and wishes her, everyone on the anti-bullying team and the other finalists all the very best with their future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Susie Lambert, who is a pupil at Alloa Academy, on being named Clackmannanshire Young Citizen of the Year 2019 in recognition of her work in leading the school's Anti-bullying Leadership Team; recognises the dedication, commitment and contribution of Susie and her fellow pupils throughout the year, including with the preparation and delivery of events; notes that Susie, who also chairs her local youth council, collected her accolade from the Provost of Clackmannanshire, Tina Murphy, on 10 March 2020; commends Suzie on her sterling work, and wishes her, everyone on the anti-bullying team and the other finalists all the very best with their future endeavours.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Murdo Fraser, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Kenneth Gibson, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes that a lunch held at Inglewood House and Spa on 6 March 2020 to mark the end of Clackmannanshire Business Week 2020 has raised almost £2,400 for the Alloa-based, Scottish Autism; acknowledges that the charity will use this to support therapy sessions at New Struan School; commends it on its flexible and personalised approach to its learners, which aims to enable each pupil to reach their full potential through rebound therapy, music therapy, drama sessions and animation workshops, using trained specialists to help increase their confidence, enjoyment and engagement, and applauds the owner of Inglewood House, Ewan Campbell, on his support for the charity over a number of years, and Ceteris, which organised the Business Week.
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That the Parliament notes that a lunch held at Inglewood House and Spa on 6 March 2020 to mark the end of Clackmannanshire Business Week 2020 has raised almost £2,400 for the Alloa-based, Scottish Autism; acknowledges that the charity will use this to support therapy sessions at New Struan School; commends it on its flexible and personalised approach to its learners, which aims to enable each pupil to reach their full potential through rebound therapy, music therapy, drama sessions and animation workshops, using trained specialists to help increase their confidence, enjoyment and engagement, and applauds the owner of Inglewood House, Ewan Campbell, on his support for the charity over a number of years, and Ceteris, which organised the Business Week.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Whittle, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the news of the planned UK-wide VE Day 75th Commemoration and Celebrations; understands that the Ancre Somme Association Scotland is inviting veterans and arranging a local series of VE Day celebrations events between 8 and 10 May 2020 in partnership with Bathgate Community Council, St Kentigern's Academy, Bathgate Academy and local primary schools; acknowledges the importance of the remembrance of "Victory in Europe" and the engagement by many organisations, including the Armed Forces and their associated charities, with young people, communities and schools to raise awareness of why the Allies’ victory in the Second World War should never be forgotten, and why racism and division should never be tolerated; considers it essential that young people and communities fully understand the role of the Armed Forces, not only 75 years ago, but also their importance today in protecting UK and Commonwealth territories; pays tribute to veterans and the brave generation that saved the UK from tyranny, and wishes everyone involved in every VE Day anniversary celebration all the very best for their resounding success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news of the planned UK-wide VE Day 75th Commemoration and Celebrations; understands that the Ancre Somme Association Scotland is inviting veterans and arranging a local series of VE Day celebrations events between 8 and 10 May 2020 in partnership with Bathgate Community Council, St Kentigern's Academy, Bathgate Academy and local primary schools; acknowledges the importance of the remembrance of "Victory in Europe" and the engagement by many organisations, including the Armed Forces and their associated charities, with young people, communities and schools to raise awareness of why the Allies’ victory in the Second World War should never be forgotten, and why racism and division should never be tolerated; considers it essential that young people and communities fully understand the role of the Armed Forces, not only 75 years ago, but also their importance today in protecting UK and Commonwealth territories; pays tribute to veterans and the brave generation that saved the UK from tyranny, and wishes everyone involved in every VE Day anniversary celebration all the very best for their resounding success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Jamie Greene, Finlay Carson, Monica Lennon, Jackson Carlaw, Iain Gray, Peter Chapman, Gordon Lindhurst, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Alexander Burnett, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Adamson, Maurice Corry
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That the Parliament welcomes the work of Saje Scotland, which is a Fife-based charity that works with women and girls who have lived with or continue to experience domestic abuse; notes that it has recently published the book, Her-Story Rewritten, which collates the stories of survivors from all walks of life by chronicling their experiences of abuse in all of its forms, which includes control, emotional harm, coercion, physical violence, sexual abuse and humiliation; understands that any profit that is made from this book will go back to the charity to support its work; acknowledges that domestic abuse can happen to anyone, and commends Saje Scotland on its valuable work.
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That the Parliament welcomes the work of Saje Scotland, which is a Fife-based charity that works with women and girls who have lived with or continue to experience domestic abuse; notes that it has recently published the book, Her-Story Rewritten, which collates the stories of survivors from all walks of life by chronicling their experiences of abuse in all of its forms, which includes control, emotional harm, coercion, physical violence, sexual abuse and humiliation; understands that any profit that is made from this book will go back to the charity to support its work; acknowledges that domestic abuse can happen to anyone, and commends Saje Scotland on its valuable work.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Willie Rennie, Brian Whittle, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Jamie Greene, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Finlay Carson, Donald Cameron, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Jackson Carlaw, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the charity, Give a Dog a Bone, has officially opened its premises in Alloa; understands that it offers a range of free services for people over 60, plus tea, coffee, biscuits and chats for anyone who wants to stop by; notes that people do not have to own a dog in order to access its services, and wishes everyone involved with the charity all the very best.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the charity, Give a Dog a Bone, has officially opened its premises in Alloa; understands that it offers a range of free services for people over 60, plus tea, coffee, biscuits and chats for anyone who wants to stop by; notes that people do not have to own a dog in order to access its services, and wishes everyone involved with the charity all the very best.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Brian Whittle, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Murdo Fraser, Finlay Carson, Donald Cameron, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament commends the Alloa-based care service, Mears, which, through its teams of care workers in 20 branches across the country, provides support for older and disabled people by helping them to live independently in their own homes; notes that its Service Manager, Carole Gillies, recently presented Lesley Carcary, the Director of Action on Elder Abuse Scotland, with a £300 cheque to assist the charity with its work preventing the exploitation of older people, and applauds the Mears’ teams in Clackmannanshire and Stirlingshire for this excellent donation.
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That the Parliament commends the Alloa-based care service, Mears, which, through its teams of care workers in 20 branches across the country, provides support for older and disabled people by helping them to live independently in their own homes; notes that its Service Manager, Carole Gillies, recently presented Lesley Carcary, the Director of Action on Elder Abuse Scotland, with a £300 cheque to assist the charity with its work preventing the exploitation of older people, and applauds the Mears’ teams in Clackmannanshire and Stirlingshire for this excellent donation.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Finlay Carson, Miles Briggs, Donald Cameron, Alison Harris, Brian Whittle, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Jackson Carlaw, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
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