That the Parliament congratulates the Dumfries Guild of Players on 60 years of ownership of the historic Theatre Royal in Dumfries, which was opened in 1792 and frequented by Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns; acknowledges that the group has undertaken extensive restorative work to return the premises to functional use as a working theatre for the local community, using funds awarded through Historic Environment Scotland, Creative Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway Council and The Holywood Trust, and recognises the work that the theatre staff and volunteers do to engage with and support marginalised groups in the community with continued professional development through programmes such as the Arts Award scheme, which supports young people with learning disabilities to learn theatre craft.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Dumfries Guild of Players on 60 years of ownership of the historic Theatre Royal in Dumfries, which was opened in 1792 and frequented by Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns; acknowledges that the group has undertaken extensive restorative work to return the premises to functional use as a working theatre for the local community, using funds awarded through Historic Environment Scotland, Creative Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway Council and The Holywood Trust, and recognises the work that the theatre staff and volunteers do to engage with and support marginalised groups in the community with continued professional development through programmes such as the Arts Award scheme, which supports young people with learning disabilities to learn theatre craft.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Angela Constance
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament notes that 22 May 2019 is Face Equality Day; notes that this annual awareness day is organised by the charity, Changing Faces, which supports the estimated 1.3 million people in the UK who have a visible facial difference, such as a mark or scar, or that has been caused by a medical condition; understands that the awareness day aims to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and equally, regardless of the appearance of their face or body; notes that, this year, it is focusing on adults with such differences and that Changing Faces is publishing the findings of research into its service users' experiences with employment, health and wellbeing, dating and relationships; acknowledges that the charity is seeking to raise awareness of the day with the hashtag, #FaceEqualityDay, and has been supporting schools by providing free activity packs with ideas of how to celebrate, fundraise and get involved, and commends Changing Faces on its work.
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That the Parliament notes that 22 May 2019 is Face Equality Day; notes that this annual awareness day is organised by the charity, Changing Faces, which supports the estimated 1.3 million people in the UK who have a visible facial difference, such as a mark or scar, or that has been caused by a medical condition; understands that the awareness day aims to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and equally, regardless of the appearance of their face or body; notes that, this year, it is focusing on adults with such differences and that Changing Faces is publishing the findings of research into its service users' experiences with employment, health and wellbeing, dating and relationships; acknowledges that the charity is seeking to raise awareness of the day with the hashtag, #FaceEqualityDay, and has been supporting schools by providing free activity packs with ideas of how to celebrate, fundraise and get involved, and commends Changing Faces on its work.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Murdo Fraser, Sandra White, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Angela Constance, Liam Kerr, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Mark McDonald, Monica Lennon, Maureen Watt, John Mason, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Alison Harris, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Alex Rowley
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That the Parliament congratulates the Greystone Rovers Foundation on securing £139,453 in the latest round of Climate Challenge Fund grants, which distributed £3.3 million to projects across Scotland; notes that the funding will be used for sports and athletics projects for young people in Dumfries and Galloway; believes that this will benefit the health and wellbeing of young people across the region as well as reducing CO2 emissions; notes that Climate Challenge Fund grants are funded by the Scottish Government and are distributed by Keep Scotland Beautiful, and understands that this is the first grant from the fund to be awarded to a project in the south of Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Greystone Rovers Foundation on securing £139,453 in the latest round of Climate Challenge Fund grants, which distributed £3.3 million to projects across Scotland; notes that the funding will be used for sports and athletics projects for young people in Dumfries and Galloway; believes that this will benefit the health and wellbeing of young people across the region as well as reducing CO2 emissions; notes that Climate Challenge Fund grants are funded by the Scottish Government and are distributed by Keep Scotland Beautiful, and understands that this is the first grant from the fund to be awarded to a project in the south of Scotland.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Colin Smyth
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament notes that 2019 marks the centenary of the birth of Hamish Henderson, who it considers was one of the most brilliant Scots of his age; acknowledges that he was a poet, scholar, songwriter, folklorist, a co-founder of the University of Edinburgh’s School of Scottish studies and the catalyst of Scotland’s post-war folk revival; notes that Hamish was born to a single mother in Blairgowrie on 11 November 1919, and went on to win a scholarship to study modern languages at Cambridge; understands that he helped smuggle Jews to safety from Nazi Germany while a visiting student in the 1930s; praises his distinguished service as an intelligence officer in the Second World War, when he oversaw the drafting of the Italian surrender order of Marshal Graziani; notes that Hamish translated the prison diaries of Antonio Gramsci; praises his poetry collection, Elegies For The Dead in Cyrenaica, which received the Somerset Maugham Award; notes that, after the war, Hamish taught with the Workers Educational Association, founded the Edinburgh People's Festival and began collecting and recording folk songs and stories from across the country, including South Scotland, which form part of the 9,000 field recordings at the School of Scottish Studies, where Hamish taught from 1951 to 1987; understands that he brought bearers of Scotland’s oral tradition, including travelling people such as Belle Stewart and Jeannie Robertson, to international attention; considers that Hamish wrote many beloved folk songs, including Freedom Come All Ye, John MacLean March and The 51st Highland Division’s Farewell to Sicily; remembers Hamish as an internationalist who campaigned for Scottish home rule, an end to apartheid in South Africa and nuclear disarmament; notes that he died in 2002 and is survived by his widow, Kätzel, and his daughters, Janet and Christine; understands that events are planned to mark his centenary, including in November at the Hamish Matters Festival in Blairgowrie and the Carrying Stream Festival at Edinburgh Folk Club, as well as in publications such as The Darg, a new anthology in tribute to Hamish by The Poets Republic Press; anticipates more events commemorating Hamish’s legacy throughout 2019, and believes that these are a fitting tribute to what it considers a visionary talent whose contribution to Scottish culture remains immense.
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That the Parliament notes that 2019 marks the centenary of the birth of Hamish Henderson, who it considers was one of the most brilliant Scots of his age; acknowledges that he was a poet, scholar, songwriter, folklorist, a co-founder of the University of Edinburgh’s School of Scottish studies and the catalyst of Scotland’s post-war folk revival; notes that Hamish was born to a single mother in Blairgowrie on 11 November 1919, and went on to win a scholarship to study modern languages at Cambridge; understands that he helped smuggle Jews to safety from Nazi Germany while a visiting student in the 1930s; praises his distinguished service as an intelligence officer in the Second World War, when he oversaw the drafting of the Italian surrender order of Marshal Graziani; notes that Hamish translated the prison diaries of Antonio Gramsci; praises his poetry collection, Elegies For The Dead in Cyrenaica, which received the Somerset Maugham Award; notes that, after the war, Hamish taught with the Workers Educational Association, founded the Edinburgh People's Festival and began collecting and recording folk songs and stories from across the country, including South Scotland, which form part of the 9,000 field recordings at the School of Scottish Studies, where Hamish taught from 1951 to 1987; understands that he brought bearers of Scotland’s oral tradition, including travelling people such as Belle Stewart and Jeannie Robertson, to international attention; considers that Hamish wrote many beloved folk songs, including Freedom Come All Ye, John MacLean March and The 51st Highland Division’s Farewell to Sicily; remembers Hamish as an internationalist who campaigned for Scottish home rule, an end to apartheid in South Africa and nuclear disarmament; notes that he died in 2002 and is survived by his widow, Kätzel, and his daughters, Janet and Christine; understands that events are planned to mark his centenary, including in November at the Hamish Matters Festival in Blairgowrie and the Carrying Stream Festival at Edinburgh Folk Club, as well as in publications such as The Darg, a new anthology in tribute to Hamish by The Poets Republic Press; anticipates more events commemorating Hamish’s legacy throughout 2019, and believes that these are a fitting tribute to what it considers a visionary talent whose contribution to Scottish culture remains immense.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Alex Neil, Neil Findlay, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Sandra White, Ruth Maguire, Annabelle Ewing, Jenny Gilruth, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Ross Greer, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur, Claire Baker
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates the Moniaive Initiative on its success on being awarded £56,691 in the latest round of Scottish Land Fund awards, which distributed £700,000 to support communities to buy land and buildings; notes that the award will be used to purchase a commercial unit on Moniaive High Street and that this will be converted into a charity shop, information point, office space and multi-purpose accommodation for a variety of local clubs and organisations; further notes that the Scottish Land Fund, funded by the Scottish Government, provides grants of up to £1 million and practical support to encourage community ownership; wishes the Moniaive Initiative well in its transformation of the property; believes that this will further enhance the attractiveness of a vibrant rural village and cultural centre, and encourages other communities in South Scotland to explore empowerment opportunities with the Scottish Land Fund.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Moniaive Initiative on its success on being awarded £56,691 in the latest round of Scottish Land Fund awards, which distributed £700,000 to support communities to buy land and buildings; notes that the award will be used to purchase a commercial unit on Moniaive High Street and that this will be converted into a charity shop, information point, office space and multi-purpose accommodation for a variety of local clubs and organisations; further notes that the Scottish Land Fund, funded by the Scottish Government, provides grants of up to £1 million and practical support to encourage community ownership; wishes the Moniaive Initiative well in its transformation of the property; believes that this will further enhance the attractiveness of a vibrant rural village and cultural centre, and encourages other communities in South Scotland to explore empowerment opportunities with the Scottish Land Fund.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Colin Smyth, Angela Constance, Jenny Gilruth, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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That the Parliament understands that several Saudi Arabian activists, including a number of women, have been arbitrarily detained without charge since May 2018 in Saudi Arabia’s Dhahban Prison; believes that the women, who include some of the kingdom’s most prominent feminists, are subject to torture, sexual harassment and other abuse while in jail; supports the campaigning work of these activists to gain equality for women in Saudi Arabia; considers that the international community has not done enough to pressure the Saudi Government to release all those jailed for peacefully campaigning, and further considers that these political prisoners should be released immediately.
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That the Parliament understands that several Saudi Arabian activists, including a number of women, have been arbitrarily detained without charge since May 2018 in Saudi Arabia’s Dhahban Prison; believes that the women, who include some of the kingdom’s most prominent feminists, are subject to torture, sexual harassment and other abuse while in jail; supports the campaigning work of these activists to gain equality for women in Saudi Arabia; considers that the international community has not done enough to pressure the Saudi Government to release all those jailed for peacefully campaigning, and further considers that these political prisoners should be released immediately.
Supported by: Ruth Maguire, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Angela Constance, Emma Harper, Gordon MacDonald, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Alex Neil, Sandra White, Pauline McNeill, John Finnie, Shona Robison, Jenny Gilruth, John Mason, Gillian Martin, Alison Johnstone, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates BEMIS Scotland on receiving an International Fair Saturday Award in the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao on 5 November 2018, alongside other international examples of best practice, for its work in utilising the diverse cultural characteristics of Scotland’s communities to help build a dynamic, diverse and inclusive national identity; recognises that the BEMIS Multicultural programme of events from 2014 to 2018, underpinned by the 298 local community events attended by over 100,000 people, has been acknowledged as an international example of best practice in community integration; notes that these events have been led by Scotland’s diverse communities, including over 30 self-identified, ethnic and cultural minority communities in Scotland, and involved the incorporation of international human rights practice into the domestic work of BEMIS, and commends the approach of the institutions in Scotland that received international recognition for their support of the many examples of intangible cultural heritage in Scotland, including the SFA, Celtic Connections International Music Festival and the Fair Saturday Movement (Bilbao), which have worked with BEMIS to host unique one-off multicultural events that showcase the best of all of Scotland’s people and bring communities together to champion Scotland's inclusive national identity.
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates BEMIS Scotland on receiving an International Fair Saturday Award in the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao on 5 November 2018, alongside other international examples of best practice, for its work in utilising the diverse cultural characteristics of Scotland’s communities to help build a dynamic, diverse and inclusive national identity; recognises that the BEMIS Multicultural programme of events from 2014 to 2018, underpinned by the 298 local community events attended by over 100,000 people, has been acknowledged as an international example of best practice in community integration; notes that these events have been led by Scotland’s diverse communities, including over 30 self-identified, ethnic and cultural minority communities in Scotland, and involved the incorporation of international human rights practice into the domestic work of BEMIS, and commends the approach of the institutions in Scotland that received international recognition for their support of the many examples of intangible cultural heritage in Scotland, including the SFA, Celtic Connections International Music Festival and the Fair Saturday Movement (Bilbao), which have worked with BEMIS to host unique one-off multicultural events that showcase the best of all of Scotland’s people and bring communities together to champion Scotland's inclusive national identity.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, James Dornan, Bruce Crawford, Rona Mackay, James Kelly, Richard Lyle, Angela Constance, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Pauline McNeill, Claire Baker, Gail Ross, Maureen Watt, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament celebrates Polish Independence Day 2018; acknowledges that 11 November will mark the centenary of the restoration of that nation's sovereignty after being partitioned by the German, Russian and Austrian empires for 123 years; admires what it sees as the Polish population's passion during the years of partition in protecting and nurturing their native language, culture and history; believes that they achieved this despite facing sustained oppression and repression and often at the risk to their lives, freedom and property; considers that Poland and Scotland share a lot in common; believes that both countries are highly innovative, contributing many inventions to the world, and notes their shared love of football and beer; commends the people of Poland on building a modern, confident, independent nation, and wishes them a happy and peaceful independence day.
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That the Parliament celebrates Polish Independence Day 2018; acknowledges that 11 November will mark the centenary of the restoration of that nation's sovereignty after being partitioned by the German, Russian and Austrian empires for 123 years; admires what it sees as the Polish population's passion during the years of partition in protecting and nurturing their native language, culture and history; believes that they achieved this despite facing sustained oppression and repression and often at the risk to their lives, freedom and property; considers that Poland and Scotland share a lot in common; believes that both countries are highly innovative, contributing many inventions to the world, and notes their shared love of football and beer; commends the people of Poland on building a modern, confident, independent nation, and wishes them a happy and peaceful independence day.
Supported by: Bruce Crawford, James Dornan, Sandra White, Bob Doris, Fulton MacGregor, Colin Beattie, Angus MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Gordon MacDonald, Emma Harper, John Mason, Gil Paterson, Shona Robison, David Torrance, Alasdair Allan, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gail Ross, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament acknowledges the publication of The New Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women; understands that the recently revised edition lists an additional 180 women who have influenced the course of history; welcomes the inclusion among these of Dumfriesshire-born, Lorna Young, who was educated at Langholm and Lockerbie academies; notes that Lorna, who died aged 44 in 1996, was a pioneer of the fair trade movement in the UK; understands that she was motivated by a strong sense of social justice and joined Campaign Coffee Scotland, which was later rebranded Equal Exchange, in 1989 before becoming the sales director of Café Direct when it was founded in 1991; acknowledges that Lorna was instrumental in persuading major supermarkets to stock Café Direct's products; believes that this helped to change the lives of farmers and growers in the developing world, allowing them to at last be able to get a fair price for their product; welcomes the work of Café Direct and the Lorna Young Foundation, which was founded in 2003, in continuing her work to help lift people in the developing world out of poverty and in supporting disadvantaged groups in the UK, and believes that this is a fitting legacy for Lorna.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the publication of The New Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women; understands that the recently revised edition lists an additional 180 women who have influenced the course of history; welcomes the inclusion among these of Dumfriesshire-born, Lorna Young, who was educated at Langholm and Lockerbie academies; notes that Lorna, who died aged 44 in 1996, was a pioneer of the fair trade movement in the UK; understands that she was motivated by a strong sense of social justice and joined Campaign Coffee Scotland, which was later rebranded Equal Exchange, in 1989 before becoming the sales director of Café Direct when it was founded in 1991; acknowledges that Lorna was instrumental in persuading major supermarkets to stock Café Direct's products; believes that this helped to change the lives of farmers and growers in the developing world, allowing them to at last be able to get a fair price for their product; welcomes the work of Café Direct and the Lorna Young Foundation, which was founded in 2003, in continuing her work to help lift people in the developing world out of poverty and in supporting disadvantaged groups in the UK, and believes that this is a fitting legacy for Lorna.
Supported by: James Dornan, Stewart Stevenson, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Colin Smyth, Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Gillian Martin, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Mark Ruskell, Tom Arthur, Angela Constance, Gail Ross, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Gretna FC 2008 on raising £650 in aid of Prostate Cancer Scotland by holding a community-led walking football festival that attracted nine teams; acknowledges that this will help work to tackle what is the most common form of cancer among men, with almost half of all men in Scotland likely to be affected by it, and wishes the Lowland League club the best of luck with its fundraising efforts and the rest of the football season and beyond.
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That the Parliament congratulates Gretna FC 2008 on raising £650 in aid of Prostate Cancer Scotland by holding a community-led walking football festival that attracted nine teams; acknowledges that this will help work to tackle what is the most common form of cancer among men, with almost half of all men in Scotland likely to be affected by it, and wishes the Lowland League club the best of luck with its fundraising efforts and the rest of the football season and beyond.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, James Dornan, Edward Mountain, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Sandra White, Angela Constance, Bruce Crawford, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Monica Lennon, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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