That the Parliament congratulates Scottish Leather Group Limited, which was a winner at the VIBES Awards 2018; notes that the VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards are held each year to recognise businesses in Scotland that are taking significant steps to improve or reduce their impact on the environment; understands that Scottish Leather Group Limited is the largest manufacturer of leather in the UK, producing the highest quality specialist leathers; acknowledges that winner will be attending a Scottish parliamentary reception in recognition of its award, and wishes the company success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Scottish Leather Group Limited, which was a winner at the VIBES Awards 2018; notes that the VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards are held each year to recognise businesses in Scotland that are taking significant steps to improve or reduce their impact on the environment; understands that Scottish Leather Group Limited is the largest manufacturer of leather in the UK, producing the highest quality specialist leathers; acknowledges that winner will be attending a Scottish parliamentary reception in recognition of its award, and wishes the company success in the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Michelle Ballantyne, Liz Smith, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Murdo Fraser, Gordon Lindhurst, Kenneth Gibson, Peter Chapman, Claudia Beamish, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Liam Kerr, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, John Scott, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Combat Cancer in Paisley on securing £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund; recognises that Combat Cancer provides gentle exercise and support classes for those who have or have had a cancer experience; understands that the funding will be used to relaunch the charity’s support group and increase its membership numbers, and wishes it continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Combat Cancer in Paisley on securing £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund; recognises that Combat Cancer provides gentle exercise and support classes for those who have or have had a cancer experience; understands that the funding will be used to relaunch the charity’s support group and increase its membership numbers, and wishes it continued success in the future.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Richard Lyle, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Bill Bowman, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Liz Smith, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, Tom Mason, Bill Kidd, Alexander Burnett, Edward Mountain, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell
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That the Parliament congratulates Uplawmoor Community Council on securing £3,340 from the Big Lottery Fund; recognises that the council represents the village of Uplawmoor in East Renfrewshire and liaises with East Renfrewshire Council on matters affecting the village; understands that the group will use the funding to replace four public benches and place an additional bench in a new location, and wishes the council every success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Uplawmoor Community Council on securing £3,340 from the Big Lottery Fund; recognises that the council represents the village of Uplawmoor in East Renfrewshire and liaises with East Renfrewshire Council on matters affecting the village; understands that the group will use the funding to replace four public benches and place an additional bench in a new location, and wishes the council every success in the future.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Stewart, Bill Bowman, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Tom Mason, Alison Harris, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Alexander Burnett, Edward Mountain, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Royal British Legion Industries on being awarded £120,000 by the Big Lottery Fund Scotland to support the creation of a social enterprise that will support members of the armed forces and their families; understands that this project, Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company, will be based at Bishopton in Renfrewshire and will focus on manufacturing activities that include the circular economy, printing, product engineering and signage; welcomes the project’s mission to help reintegrate ex-service personnel who are at risk of isolation by offering them support through employment, training and volunteering opportunities, and wishes both the project and the veterans taking part in it every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Royal British Legion Industries on being awarded £120,000 by the Big Lottery Fund Scotland to support the creation of a social enterprise that will support members of the armed forces and their families; understands that this project, Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company, will be based at Bishopton in Renfrewshire and will focus on manufacturing activities that include the circular economy, printing, product engineering and signage; welcomes the project’s mission to help reintegrate ex-service personnel who are at risk of isolation by offering them support through employment, training and volunteering opportunities, and wishes both the project and the veterans taking part in it every success.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Liz Smith, Liam McArthur, Alexander Stewart, Jamie Greene, Donald Cameron, Peter Chapman, Michelle Ballantyne, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Tom Mason, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Burnett, Rachael Hamilton, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Angela Constance, Margaret Mitchell, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Bipolar Scotland, which is based in Paisley, on being awarded £91,050 by the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; understands that the charity provides support to people affected by bipolar disorder and manic depression, and those who care for them, as well as providing advice and information to the wider public; welcomes the news that the funding will be used to help support a two-year project to deliver self-management training to people across the country, which will be complimented by peer supported self-help groups that have already been established, and wishes Bipolar Scotland every success with this project and its other work.
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That the Parliament congratulates Bipolar Scotland, which is based in Paisley, on being awarded £91,050 by the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; understands that the charity provides support to people affected by bipolar disorder and manic depression, and those who care for them, as well as providing advice and information to the wider public; welcomes the news that the funding will be used to help support a two-year project to deliver self-management training to people across the country, which will be complimented by peer supported self-help groups that have already been established, and wishes Bipolar Scotland every success with this project and its other work.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Donald Cameron, Peter Chapman, Bill Bowman, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Tom Mason, Murdo Fraser, Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Burnett, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Ashley and Paul McIlvenney, founders of the Barrhead-based Include Me 2 Club, on receiving East Renfrewshire Council's Provost Award; understands that the award is granted to those who have made a positive contribution to the local community, and that Ashley and Paul have more than two decades of experience doing so between them; notes that the Include Me 2 Club was set up in 2010 and offers support and social inclusion to people of all ages who are disabled or have additional support needs; welcomes the huge contribution that the club, its staff and over 30 volunteers have made to the community; further welcomes that the club has grown to support 150 members each week, with approximately half of all disabled adults in East Renfrewshire estimated to attend; wishes staff and members well with their forthcoming move to new premises at the James McGuire Building in Barrhead, and believes that Ashley and Paul have set an example for others to follow in contributing to their community and positively affecting the lives of others.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ashley and Paul McIlvenney, founders of the Barrhead-based Include Me 2 Club, on receiving East Renfrewshire Council's Provost Award; understands that the award is granted to those who have made a positive contribution to the local community, and that Ashley and Paul have more than two decades of experience doing so between them; notes that the Include Me 2 Club was set up in 2010 and offers support and social inclusion to people of all ages who are disabled or have additional support needs; welcomes the huge contribution that the club, its staff and over 30 volunteers have made to the community; further welcomes that the club has grown to support 150 members each week, with approximately half of all disabled adults in East Renfrewshire estimated to attend; wishes staff and members well with their forthcoming move to new premises at the James McGuire Building in Barrhead, and believes that Ashley and Paul have set an example for others to follow in contributing to their community and positively affecting the lives of others.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Gordon Lindhurst, Donald Cameron, Alison Harris, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Bill Bowman, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Clare Adamson, John Scott, Alexander Burnett
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15380 in the name of Roseanna Cunningham (Securing a Just Transition to a Carbon-neutral Economy), insert at end ", and believes that implementing a circular economy strategy for Scotland is an effective and sustainable way to bring about this transition."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15380 in the name of Roseanna Cunningham (Securing a Just Transition to a Carbon-neutral Economy), insert at end ", and believes that implementing a circular economy strategy for Scotland is an effective and sustainable way to bring about this transition."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15/01/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the Clydebank-based Golden Friendships Club and Clyde Cash for Kids on being awarded £10,000 and £6,134 respectively by the Asda Foundation; understands that the Golden Friendships Club, which provides activities to entertain vulnerable residents, including older people, disabled people and children with additional support needs, will use its funding to purchase a minibus to collect people who are socially isolated and who might otherwise be unable to attend such activities; notes that Clyde Cash for Kids will use its grant to help provide a better and brighter future for children across west central and south west Scotland who need support due to ill-health, disability, financial hardship or being disadvantaged, and wishes both organisations every success in their endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Clydebank-based Golden Friendships Club and Clyde Cash for Kids on being awarded £10,000 and £6,134 respectively by the Asda Foundation; understands that the Golden Friendships Club, which provides activities to entertain vulnerable residents, including older people, disabled people and children with additional support needs, will use its funding to purchase a minibus to collect people who are socially isolated and who might otherwise be unable to attend such activities; notes that Clyde Cash for Kids will use its grant to help provide a better and brighter future for children across west central and south west Scotland who need support due to ill-health, disability, financial hardship or being disadvantaged, and wishes both organisations every success in their endeavours.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Maurice Corry, Bill Kidd, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Bill Bowman, Gil Paterson, Jamie Greene, Jackie Baillie, Gordon Lindhurst, Alison Harris, Donald Cameron, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that six Neilston soldiers who died during the First World War will be remembered through a series of streets being named in their honour; understands that the streets will be part of the Kirktonfield estate in Neilston and are Munley Way, named after brothers William, Peter and Thomas Munley, who died within months of each other in 1916, Gebbie Way, named after Private Alexander Gebbie, who was killed in 1916, Watt Place, named after Private Basil Wallace Watt, who was killed in 1918, and Martin Court named after Piper Sergeant Alexander "Sandy" Martin, who was killed in 1916; thanks the Neilston War Memorial Association and the developers, Taylor Wimpey, for organising the tribute; recognises the bravery, courage and sacrifice of these heroic local men, and welcomes that their memory will live on.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that six Neilston soldiers who died during the First World War will be remembered through a series of streets being named in their honour; understands that the streets will be part of the Kirktonfield estate in Neilston and are Munley Way, named after brothers William, Peter and Thomas Munley, who died within months of each other in 1916, Gebbie Way, named after Private Alexander Gebbie, who was killed in 1916, Watt Place, named after Private Basil Wallace Watt, who was killed in 1918, and Martin Court named after Piper Sergeant Alexander "Sandy" Martin, who was killed in 1916; thanks the Neilston War Memorial Association and the developers, Taylor Wimpey, for organising the tribute; recognises the bravery, courage and sacrifice of these heroic local men, and welcomes that their memory will live on.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Liz Smith, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Annie Wells, Gordon Lindhurst, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Bowman, Tom Mason, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr, Tom Arthur, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates Ingliston Country Club and Hotel, which is located in Bishopton in Renfrewshire, on winning both the Excellence in Tourism and Employer of the Year awards at the ROCCO Business Awards 2018, which were hosted by the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce; understands that the family-run business won the accolades for its innovation and care of its staff, as well as its aim to establish the venue as a must-visit attraction in the Renfrewshire area; notes that these awards are in addition to a series of other recent awards that Ingliston has won; recognises the important contribution that hospitality and tourism make to the Renfrewshire economy, and wishes Ingliston Country Club and Hotel continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ingliston Country Club and Hotel, which is located in Bishopton in Renfrewshire, on winning both the Excellence in Tourism and Employer of the Year awards at the ROCCO Business Awards 2018, which were hosted by the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce; understands that the family-run business won the accolades for its innovation and care of its staff, as well as its aim to establish the venue as a must-visit attraction in the Renfrewshire area; notes that these awards are in addition to a series of other recent awards that Ingliston has won; recognises the important contribution that hospitality and tourism make to the Renfrewshire economy, and wishes Ingliston Country Club and Hotel continued success in the future.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Bill Bowman, Michelle Ballantyne, Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Mason, Alison Harris, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Jackson Carlaw, Annie Wells, Alexander Burnett, Rachael Hamilton, Brian Whittle
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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