That the Parliament congratulates EDICT, which is in Kirkintilloch, on being awarded £126,319 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this will be used to relocate its hub for children and young people with autism to Bishopbriggs and to expand and develop the range of opportunities, activities and support that it offers; acknowledges that the hub will provide a space for its service users to make their own and offer them a safe environment to learn and be themselves; notes that EDICT also provides support to people with mental health issues, older people and people with early stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia; believes that the services that its staff provides are vital, and wishes them well and continued success in their endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates EDICT, which is in Kirkintilloch, on being awarded £126,319 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this will be used to relocate its hub for children and young people with autism to Bishopbriggs and to expand and develop the range of opportunities, activities and support that it offers; acknowledges that the hub will provide a space for its service users to make their own and offer them a safe environment to learn and be themselves; notes that EDICT also provides support to people with mental health issues, older people and people with early stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia; believes that the services that its staff provides are vital, and wishes them well and continued success in their endeavours.
Supported by: Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt, Liz Smith, Rachael Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine, which is based in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £5,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to help it offer a range of outdoor activities for its services users, including the residents of its care homes and the members of its new activity centre; commends Erskine on the outstanding care that it offers to veterans and their families, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine, which is based in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £5,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to help it offer a range of outdoor activities for its services users, including the residents of its care homes and the members of its new activity centre; commends Erskine on the outstanding care that it offers to veterans and their families, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Neil Bibby, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Maurice Corry
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kibble Education and Care Centre, which is in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £8,850 by the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its extracurricular project, HenPower, for the young people attending its new school facility in Lochwinnoch; recognises the mental health and positive social impact that HenPower has had in engaging older people with both arts activities and looking after animals, and believes that young people can also benefit from the project; acknowledges the vital work that Kibble does in providing care, education and empowerment to its service users, many of whom have faced adversity, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kibble Education and Care Centre, which is in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £8,850 by the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its extracurricular project, HenPower, for the young people attending its new school facility in Lochwinnoch; recognises the mental health and positive social impact that HenPower has had in engaging older people with both arts activities and looking after animals, and believes that young people can also benefit from the project; acknowledges the vital work that Kibble does in providing care, education and empowerment to its service users, many of whom have faced adversity, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine Over 50's Swimming Club, in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £2,850 from the National Lottery Community Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the club will use the funding to cover the cost of bus trips and hall hire; notes that it meets weekly to exercise and also takes trips and excursions throughout the year, and wishes the club well for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine Over 50's Swimming Club, in Renfrewshire, on being awarded £2,850 from the National Lottery Community Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the club will use the funding to cover the cost of bus trips and hall hire; notes that it meets weekly to exercise and also takes trips and excursions throughout the year, and wishes the club well for the future.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Awestruck Academy, which is in Clydebank, on being awarded £9,300 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the community-inspired creative arts space offers a wide range of activities and events, including art and music tuition, live music, theatre shows and a youth club, and will use the money to help run weekly youth club sessions and a variety of weekly art and music classes for babies and young children and their parents, and for people who are not in work, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Awestruck Academy, which is in Clydebank, on being awarded £9,300 by the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the community-inspired creative arts space offers a wide range of activities and events, including art and music tuition, live music, theatre shows and a youth club, and will use the money to help run weekly youth club sessions and a variety of weekly art and music classes for babies and young children and their parents, and for people who are not in work, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris, Jamie Greene
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine New Interest Group, from Renfrewshire, on receiving £2,920 from the Awards for All Scotland programme operated by the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to go on an outing and host speakers for their meetings; notes that the group meets weekly and those taking part are all aged over 70, and wishes the group the very best for all of its future events.
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That the Parliament congratulates Erskine New Interest Group, from Renfrewshire, on receiving £2,920 from the Awards for All Scotland programme operated by the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to go on an outing and host speakers for their meetings; notes that the group meets weekly and those taking part are all aged over 70, and wishes the group the very best for all of its future events.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston
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That the Parliament congratulates Barrhead Amateur Boxing Club, which is in East Renfrewshire, on being awarded £5,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to buy new equipment in light of its move from local authority premises to its own facilities; commends its members on their hard work and dedication, and wishes the club continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Barrhead Amateur Boxing Club, which is in East Renfrewshire, on being awarded £5,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to buy new equipment in light of its move from local authority premises to its own facilities; commends its members on their hard work and dedication, and wishes the club continued success.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Ruth Maguire, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Neil Bibby, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston
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That the Parliament congratulates Contact Point, which is in East Dunbartonshire, on receiving £7,525 from the National Lottery Community Fund to help it pay for a face-to-face information service; notes that it supports disabled and older people by running social groups twice a week and a mobility equipment lending service; commends its volunteers and the people who fundraise for it, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Contact Point, which is in East Dunbartonshire, on receiving £7,525 from the National Lottery Community Fund to help it pay for a face-to-face information service; notes that it supports disabled and older people by running social groups twice a week and a mobility equipment lending service; commends its volunteers and the people who fundraise for it, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Ruth Maguire, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston
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That the Parliament congratulates West Dunbartonshire Council for Voluntary Service (WDCVS) on receiving £5,000 from the Corra Foundation’s 2019 Henry Duncan Grants; understands that WDCVS is a third sector interface supporting, promoting, developing and representing volunteering and sector activity across West Dunbartonshire; further understands that the funding will be used toward delivery of a new mental health befriending project, and wishes all those involved every success in delivering the project.
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That the Parliament congratulates West Dunbartonshire Council for Voluntary Service (WDCVS) on receiving £5,000 from the Corra Foundation’s 2019 Henry Duncan Grants; understands that WDCVS is a third sector interface supporting, promoting, developing and representing volunteering and sector activity across West Dunbartonshire; further understands that the funding will be used toward delivery of a new mental health befriending project, and wishes all those involved every success in delivering the project.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Edward Mountain, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Jackie Baillie, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Neil Bibby
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That the Parliament congratulates the Cue and Review Recording Service (Print Speaking to the Blind) of Bishopbriggs on receiving £4,500 from the Corra Foundation’s 2019 Henry Duncan Grants; recognises that Cue and Review provides a print speaking service to the blind, producing free podcasts of newspapers and magazines among other literature in audio formats; understands that the funding will go toward the salary of the recruitment and training officer for an additional 12 months, and wishes the organisation every success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Cue and Review Recording Service (Print Speaking to the Blind) of Bishopbriggs on receiving £4,500 from the Corra Foundation’s 2019 Henry Duncan Grants; recognises that Cue and Review provides a print speaking service to the blind, producing free podcasts of newspapers and magazines among other literature in audio formats; understands that the funding will go toward the salary of the recruitment and training officer for an additional 12 months, and wishes the organisation every success in the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Edward Mountain, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Tom Mason, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton
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