That the Parliament congratulates Wellbeing Scotland on being awarded a £45,000 grant from Young Start; understands that the group, which has branches in Alloa and across Mid-Scotland and the Lothians, will use this to build on a previously piloted support programme for 300 young people aged eight and upwards who are experiencing anxiety or depression caused by adverse life circumstances, such as bereavement, parental substance misuse, neglect or bullying; welcomes the news that a wellbeing worker will deliver the project with 10 volunteers over two years, and applauds Wellbeing Scotland on its endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Wellbeing Scotland on being awarded a £45,000 grant from Young Start; understands that the group, which has branches in Alloa and across Mid-Scotland and the Lothians, will use this to build on a previously piloted support programme for 300 young people aged eight and upwards who are experiencing anxiety or depression caused by adverse life circumstances, such as bereavement, parental substance misuse, neglect or bullying; welcomes the news that a wellbeing worker will deliver the project with 10 volunteers over two years, and applauds Wellbeing Scotland on its endeavours.
Supported by: Rachael Hamilton, Tom Mason, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Margaret Mitchell, Liz Smith, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Maurice Corry, Michelle Ballantyne, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament congratulates Archie Baxter, an Alva Academy piper, who led tributes to the fallen at a war memorial in Belgium in June 2019; understands that Archie was one of around 40 students to benefit from what it considers life-changing experiences during an annual remembrance school trip to mainland Europe; notes that each year the trip takes in famous First World War battlefields as well as memorials and graveyards in Belgium and France, often with a family connection for the pupils, and that it helps to instil in the pupils the values of respect, service, determination and creativity; believes that the trip serves to help contextualise learning in not only history but in modern languages and music, which leaves a strong and lasting impression on the young people; notes that Archie played the pipes at the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing and that he also joined three regular buglers who play The Last Post at 8pm each day, which is a ceremony that has carried on uninterrupted since 2 July 1928; further notes that he also played Flowers of the Forest at a Somme war memorial, which it believes was an incredible experience with a live piper instead of the usual recorded version, and commends Archie and all at Alva Academy for taking such a proactive and leading role in the importance of remembrance.
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That the Parliament congratulates Archie Baxter, an Alva Academy piper, who led tributes to the fallen at a war memorial in Belgium in June 2019; understands that Archie was one of around 40 students to benefit from what it considers life-changing experiences during an annual remembrance school trip to mainland Europe; notes that each year the trip takes in famous First World War battlefields as well as memorials and graveyards in Belgium and France, often with a family connection for the pupils, and that it helps to instil in the pupils the values of respect, service, determination and creativity; believes that the trip serves to help contextualise learning in not only history but in modern languages and music, which leaves a strong and lasting impression on the young people; notes that Archie played the pipes at the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing and that he also joined three regular buglers who play The Last Post at 8pm each day, which is a ceremony that has carried on uninterrupted since 2 July 1928; further notes that he also played Flowers of the Forest at a Somme war memorial, which it believes was an incredible experience with a live piper instead of the usual recorded version, and commends Archie and all at Alva Academy for taking such a proactive and leading role in the importance of remembrance.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Burnett, Edward Mountain, Annie Wells, Stuart McMillan, Ruth Maguire, Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Mason, John Scott, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament commends the P2 class at Craigbank Primary School in Sauchie, Alloa on creating their very own superhero in a bid to highlight the dangers of littering; notes that teacher Zoe Lindsay’s P2L class has made a film about the issue with their creation of Rainbow Girl the Animal Rescuer, who became the star of their awareness drive; understands that the class worked closely alongside Tom Bancroft from ABC Creative Music and recorded an original score to enhance the video; understands that the short film came about for a competition by the SSPCA on litter and animals, and congratulates the Clackmannanshire class on their proactive approach to the dangers of litter on wildlife and also for their runner-up prize in the competition.
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That the Parliament commends the P2 class at Craigbank Primary School in Sauchie, Alloa on creating their very own superhero in a bid to highlight the dangers of littering; notes that teacher Zoe Lindsay’s P2L class has made a film about the issue with their creation of Rainbow Girl the Animal Rescuer, who became the star of their awareness drive; understands that the class worked closely alongside Tom Bancroft from ABC Creative Music and recorded an original score to enhance the video; understands that the short film came about for a competition by the SSPCA on litter and animals, and congratulates the Clackmannanshire class on their proactive approach to the dangers of litter on wildlife and also for their runner-up prize in the competition.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Jamie Greene, Miles Briggs, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Edward Mountain, Annie Wells, Stuart McMillan, Tom Mason, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament congratulates Lorraine Ashbridge of Marchglen Care Home in Fishcross, Alloa, on receiving an award for her outstanding service; understands that she won the Chef of the Year award at an event sponsored by the food and distribution company, Brake Bros Ltd; acknowledges that she was recognised for being an extremely passionate chef and a leader in her field, and for demonstrating culinary craftsmanship and attention to detail and technical prowess in delivering and producing high-quality food and drinks; understands that the award was presented by the producer and entertainer, Brendan Cole, at a gala ceremony on 14 June 2019 at the Heythrop Park Resort, Oxfordshire, and commends Lorraine for her dedication to her work and to Marchglen’s residents.
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That the Parliament congratulates Lorraine Ashbridge of Marchglen Care Home in Fishcross, Alloa, on receiving an award for her outstanding service; understands that she won the Chef of the Year award at an event sponsored by the food and distribution company, Brake Bros Ltd; acknowledges that she was recognised for being an extremely passionate chef and a leader in her field, and for demonstrating culinary craftsmanship and attention to detail and technical prowess in delivering and producing high-quality food and drinks; understands that the award was presented by the producer and entertainer, Brendan Cole, at a gala ceremony on 14 June 2019 at the Heythrop Park Resort, Oxfordshire, and commends Lorraine for her dedication to her work and to Marchglen’s residents.
Supported by: Alexander Burnett, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Clare Adamson, Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Mason, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that pupils at Menstrie Primary School signed off the academic year with an act of goodwill at the end of term; understands that pupils brought in more than 200 pairs of shoes that no longer fitted them so that they could be redistributed to children around the world who do not have any; believes that, each year, schools across the UK redistribute worn and outgrown shoes to such children as part of the Toe to Toe campaign, which is organised by the charity, Sal’s Shoes; acknowledges that Menstrie Afterschool Club provided the boxes that the shoes will be shipped in, and that Alloa Tool Hire supported their shipping to the Sal’s Shoes distribution centre in Surrey, and commends the pupils for their very kind gesture and everyone else involved for their extremely magnanimous work.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that pupils at Menstrie Primary School signed off the academic year with an act of goodwill at the end of term; understands that pupils brought in more than 200 pairs of shoes that no longer fitted them so that they could be redistributed to children around the world who do not have any; believes that, each year, schools across the UK redistribute worn and outgrown shoes to such children as part of the Toe to Toe campaign, which is organised by the charity, Sal’s Shoes; acknowledges that Menstrie Afterschool Club provided the boxes that the shoes will be shipped in, and that Alloa Tool Hire supported their shipping to the Sal’s Shoes distribution centre in Surrey, and commends the pupils for their very kind gesture and everyone else involved for their extremely magnanimous work.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Richard Lyle, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alexander Burnett, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Gordon Lindhurst, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton
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That the Parliament congratulates the P6 and P7 pupils of Deerpark Primary School in Sauchie on their fundraising for Cancer Research UK; understands that an astonishing £4,000 has been raised and presented to the Wee County Cancer Research UK Fundraising Group to help boost vital research; believes that, early in June 2019, the class organised the school's very own Race for Life, which is Cancer Research UK’s funding initiative, after learning that the mother of their teacher, Kate Wyman, had been diagnosed with the condition; considers that the race, which involved the whole school, as well as the neighbouring Lochies School, highlighted just how close the cause is to everyone's hearts; acknowledges that the fundraising target was initially £100 but quickly jumped to £500, however, the money continued to flow in thanks to the involvement of the wider Clackmannanshire community and that, by the day of the race, which saw pupils and staff run and walk a combined 605 km, they had raised around £3,300 with even more being donated throughout the event, to eventually reaching £4,000, and commends everyone involved for their magnificent efforts.
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That the Parliament congratulates the P6 and P7 pupils of Deerpark Primary School in Sauchie on their fundraising for Cancer Research UK; understands that an astonishing £4,000 has been raised and presented to the Wee County Cancer Research UK Fundraising Group to help boost vital research; believes that, early in June 2019, the class organised the school's very own Race for Life, which is Cancer Research UK’s funding initiative, after learning that the mother of their teacher, Kate Wyman, had been diagnosed with the condition; considers that the race, which involved the whole school, as well as the neighbouring Lochies School, highlighted just how close the cause is to everyone's hearts; acknowledges that the fundraising target was initially £100 but quickly jumped to £500, however, the money continued to flow in thanks to the involvement of the wider Clackmannanshire community and that, by the day of the race, which saw pupils and staff run and walk a combined 605 km, they had raised around £3,300 with even more being donated throughout the event, to eventually reaching £4,000, and commends everyone involved for their magnificent efforts.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Richard Lyle, Alexander Burnett, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Edward Mountain, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Gordon Lindhurst, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Ross Davidson, a teenager from Alloa who is autistic, had his garden transformed as a result of a kind and generous gesture by staff at Stirling's Thistle Centre; understands that the shopping centre was initially approached by Ross's support workers from Scottish Autism with a request for a raffle prize to raise funds to buy items for the 19-year-old's garden; notes that, as a result, Thistle Centre staff, led by the centre director, Gary Turnbull, decided to volunteer to transform the space; acknowledges that the centre donated £2,500 to the project and, over the course of one extremely busy day, installed an adult swing, seating area, lighting, flower and vegetable planters and outdoor bean bag; notes that this gesture means that the fundraising money can be used to put together a sensory room for Ross, and that Scottish Autism no longer has to choose between this or the garden; thanks all the teams involved, and commends everyone for their extremely generous work.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Ross Davidson, a teenager from Alloa who is autistic, had his garden transformed as a result of a kind and generous gesture by staff at Stirling's Thistle Centre; understands that the shopping centre was initially approached by Ross's support workers from Scottish Autism with a request for a raffle prize to raise funds to buy items for the 19-year-old's garden; notes that, as a result, Thistle Centre staff, led by the centre director, Gary Turnbull, decided to volunteer to transform the space; acknowledges that the centre donated £2,500 to the project and, over the course of one extremely busy day, installed an adult swing, seating area, lighting, flower and vegetable planters and outdoor bean bag; notes that this gesture means that the fundraising money can be used to put together a sensory room for Ross, and that Scottish Autism no longer has to choose between this or the garden; thanks all the teams involved, and commends everyone for their extremely generous work.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alexander Burnett, Clare Adamson, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Gordon Lindhurst, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton
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That the Parliament congratulates Jess Kemp, who is a Clackmannanshire headteacher, on her retirement after 36 years in the profession; understands that she has been the headteacher of Fishcross Primary School for the last five years, and that the school had a special assembly marking the end of her career; notes that, at the assembly, Jess was presented with gifts from the parent council; further notes that Jess, who is originally from Fallin, began her career in Clackmannanshire at Banchory Primary School in 1983, and congratulates her on her sterling service to primary education.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jess Kemp, who is a Clackmannanshire headteacher, on her retirement after 36 years in the profession; understands that she has been the headteacher of Fishcross Primary School for the last five years, and that the school had a special assembly marking the end of her career; notes that, at the assembly, Jess was presented with gifts from the parent council; further notes that Jess, who is originally from Fallin, began her career in Clackmannanshire at Banchory Primary School in 1983, and congratulates her on her sterling service to primary education.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Richard Lyle, Alexander Burnett, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Edward Mountain, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton
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That the Parliament wishes members of Patons and Baldwins Bowling Club in Alloa the best of luck in abseiling 165 ft from the Forth Road Bridge to help raise funds for Strathcarron Hospice, which it believes needs £13,000 per day to keep running; understands that, while sponsorship money has still to be added, the group, named "Team Legs 11", has raised close to £3,000, which has already exceeded its fundraising target of £2,500; notes that much of this money came from a bingo tea, race night and other donations; acknowledges that one of the group, Treana Dewar, initiated the idea along with her friend, Gillian Dick, after the hospice cared for her late mother; commends the team members on their courage, and congratulates them on this inspiring initiative.
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That the Parliament wishes members of Patons and Baldwins Bowling Club in Alloa the best of luck in abseiling 165 ft from the Forth Road Bridge to help raise funds for Strathcarron Hospice, which it believes needs £13,000 per day to keep running; understands that, while sponsorship money has still to be added, the group, named "Team Legs 11", has raised close to £3,000, which has already exceeded its fundraising target of £2,500; notes that much of this money came from a bingo tea, race night and other donations; acknowledges that one of the group, Treana Dewar, initiated the idea along with her friend, Gillian Dick, after the hospice cared for her late mother; commends the team members on their courage, and congratulates them on this inspiring initiative.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Tom Mason, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Edward Mountain, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alexander Burnett, Clare Adamson, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton
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That the Parliament congratulates Sauchie Bowling Club in Clackmannanshire on being awarded £4,553 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the group will use the funding to update the interior of its clubhouse building to make the facilities more welcoming to community groups and the general public, and wishes everyone who uses the facility the very best with their future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Sauchie Bowling Club in Clackmannanshire on being awarded £4,553 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the group will use the funding to update the interior of its clubhouse building to make the facilities more welcoming to community groups and the general public, and wishes everyone who uses the facility the very best with their future endeavours.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Rachael Hamilton, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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