That the Parliament congratulates Aspen Rae, who is from Kilwinning, on being selected to join the cast of Ballet West’s New Year Scottish tour of Swan Lake; understands that Aspen, who is a third year student at Ballet West, will be among the cast of talented young dancers when the tour opens at Corran Halls, Oban; notes that there will be 12 performances in seven venues, including in Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh; commends Aspen on this outstanding achievement, and wishes her every success with her ballet career.
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That the Parliament congratulates Aspen Rae, who is from Kilwinning, on being selected to join the cast of Ballet West’s New Year Scottish tour of Swan Lake; understands that Aspen, who is a third year student at Ballet West, will be among the cast of talented young dancers when the tour opens at Corran Halls, Oban; notes that there will be 12 performances in seven venues, including in Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh; commends Aspen on this outstanding achievement, and wishes her every success with her ballet career.
Supported by: Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Donald Cameron, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates all who took part in Irvine’s Polar Plunge on New Year's Day; understands that more than 250 hardy souls braved the icy waters at Irvine beach; notes that the event was organised by Coastwatch Scotland with money being raised by entrants for various charities; further notes that the event was supported by local businesses and groups, including Ardrossan Coastguard, The Roll Shop, which provided hot soup, and Irvine and Dreghorn Brass Band; thanks all the Coastwatch volunteers for making the event a success, and wishes them future success with the Polar Plunge.
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That the Parliament congratulates all who took part in Irvine’s Polar Plunge on New Year's Day; understands that more than 250 hardy souls braved the icy waters at Irvine beach; notes that the event was organised by Coastwatch Scotland with money being raised by entrants for various charities; further notes that the event was supported by local businesses and groups, including Ardrossan Coastguard, The Roll Shop, which provided hot soup, and Irvine and Dreghorn Brass Band; thanks all the Coastwatch volunteers for making the event a success, and wishes them future success with the Polar Plunge.
Supported by: Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Donald Cameron, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Lawthorn Primary School in Irvine on being one of five selected by Scottish Opera to take part in the Disney Musicals in Schools programme; understands that P7 pupils will work with two music and drama artists from the Scottish Opera Outreach and Education Department in weekly workshops where they will perform songs from The Lion King before a final performance at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal in May 2020; further understands that this is the first time that the programme has been rolled out in Scotland, with the initiative first being launched 10 years ago in New York elementary schools; commends all the pupils taking part, and wishes them every success with their performance.
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That the Parliament congratulates Lawthorn Primary School in Irvine on being one of five selected by Scottish Opera to take part in the Disney Musicals in Schools programme; understands that P7 pupils will work with two music and drama artists from the Scottish Opera Outreach and Education Department in weekly workshops where they will perform songs from The Lion King before a final performance at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal in May 2020; further understands that this is the first time that the programme has been rolled out in Scotland, with the initiative first being launched 10 years ago in New York elementary schools; commends all the pupils taking part, and wishes them every success with their performance.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Donald Cameron, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Olivia Hastie, who is a pupil at Greenwood Academy on raising £1,300 for the North Ayrshire Foodbank by writing and recording a song, They Don’t Have Christmas, to raise awareness about homelessness; notes the track was recorded at Greenwood’s in-house community record label and debuted at the school's Christmas Fayre; congratulates Olivia for smashing her fundraising target of £500, and wishes her all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Olivia Hastie, who is a pupil at Greenwood Academy on raising £1,300 for the North Ayrshire Foodbank by writing and recording a song, They Don’t Have Christmas, to raise awareness about homelessness; notes the track was recorded at Greenwood’s in-house community record label and debuted at the school's Christmas Fayre; congratulates Olivia for smashing her fundraising target of £500, and wishes her all the best for the future.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament acknowledges that the Castlepark Community Association, which is in Irvine and works to alleviate poverty, social isolation and poor mental health, has been awarded £30,000 by the North Ayrshire Ventures Trust to safeguard staffing costs over the next three years; appreciates that the Ventures Trust was developed to enable voluntary, community and social enterprises grow and improve long-term sustainability; notes that the money will be used by the Association to develop the role of its community builder, who works to empower it to be more active in the area, and to create new activities in its hub for residents; commends all involved with the Association on their hard work and dedication, and wishes them every future success.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that the Castlepark Community Association, which is in Irvine and works to alleviate poverty, social isolation and poor mental health, has been awarded £30,000 by the North Ayrshire Ventures Trust to safeguard staffing costs over the next three years; appreciates that the Ventures Trust was developed to enable voluntary, community and social enterprises grow and improve long-term sustainability; notes that the money will be used by the Association to develop the role of its community builder, who works to empower it to be more active in the area, and to create new activities in its hub for residents; commends all involved with the Association on their hard work and dedication, and wishes them every future success.
Supported by: Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Ann Allan, who works at Ayrshire Central Hospital, on winning the midwife award at the 18th Annual Scottish Health Awards; understands that the midwife award recognises an individual who provides a high-quality of care for women and babies, and that Ann won the award for her work in supporting vulnerable women throughout their pregnancies; notes that the Scottish Health Awards are run by the Daily Record in conjunction with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government; congratulates Ann, who was dubbed “a modern day angel” by her nominator, and all the winners, for going above and beyond for their patients, and wishes everyone involved the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ann Allan, who works at Ayrshire Central Hospital, on winning the midwife award at the 18th Annual Scottish Health Awards; understands that the midwife award recognises an individual who provides a high-quality of care for women and babies, and that Ann won the award for her work in supporting vulnerable women throughout their pregnancies; notes that the Scottish Health Awards are run by the Daily Record in conjunction with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government; congratulates Ann, who was dubbed “a modern day angel” by her nominator, and all the winners, for going above and beyond for their patients, and wishes everyone involved the best for the future.
Supported by: Emma Harper R, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, David Torrance
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) on its project to "re-wild" a 675-metre water channel at the Shewalton Wood Reserve in Irvine by transforming it into a gently meandering burn rich in wildlife; understands that, by tempering the flow, it will create lots of wetland habitat for endangered species, including eels and water vole; commends the SWT for its hard work and innovative ideas, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) on its project to "re-wild" a 675-metre water channel at the Shewalton Wood Reserve in Irvine by transforming it into a gently meandering burn rich in wildlife; understands that, by tempering the flow, it will create lots of wetland habitat for endangered species, including eels and water vole; commends the SWT for its hard work and innovative ideas, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Alex Rowley, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, David Torrance
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That the Parliament congratulates two restaurants in the Cunninghame South constituency, the Viking Café, which is Kilwinning, and the Royal Blossom Cantonese and Thai Cuisine in Irvine, on their success at the Scottish Asian Food Awards in Glasgow; notes that the Viking Café won the takeaway and home delivery of the year title and that the Royal Blossom was named the Thai restaurant of the year; acknowledges that these awards celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals that connect communities through food and culture; congratulates all of the winners and finalists, and wishes them continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates two restaurants in the Cunninghame South constituency, the Viking Café, which is Kilwinning, and the Royal Blossom Cantonese and Thai Cuisine in Irvine, on their success at the Scottish Asian Food Awards in Glasgow; notes that the Viking Café won the takeaway and home delivery of the year title and that the Royal Blossom was named the Thai restaurant of the year; acknowledges that these awards celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals that connect communities through food and culture; congratulates all of the winners and finalists, and wishes them continued success.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, David Torrance
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That the Parliament congratulates Jeanette Muir from Irvine, who braved the shave to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness week; understands that Jeanette’s life was shattered after she lost her husband, son and granddaughter within months of each other; further understands that her husband, Davie, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and sadly died 21 months after their son, David, passed away and nine months before their granddaughter, Meadow Pipe, who had an incurable blood disease and microcephaly disorder, also died aged three; commends Jeanette and her family for the bravery and selflessness they have shown in their grief, and wishes them a bright and happy future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jeanette Muir from Irvine, who braved the shave to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness week; understands that Jeanette’s life was shattered after she lost her husband, son and granddaughter within months of each other; further understands that her husband, Davie, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and sadly died 21 months after their son, David, passed away and nine months before their granddaughter, Meadow Pipe, who had an incurable blood disease and microcephaly disorder, also died aged three; commends Jeanette and her family for the bravery and selflessness they have shown in their grief, and wishes them a bright and happy future.
Supported by: Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, David Torrance
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That the Parliament congratulates all the students who graduated from Ayrshire College Kilwinning Campus on 8-9 November 2019; notes that 171 students graduated at the ceremonies, where they were presented with certificates to commemorate their achievements; commends all the prize-winners for their hard work and dedication to their chosen course, and wishes all the students the very best of luck for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates all the students who graduated from Ayrshire College Kilwinning Campus on 8-9 November 2019; notes that 171 students graduated at the ceremonies, where they were presented with certificates to commemorate their achievements; commends all the prize-winners for their hard work and dedication to their chosen course, and wishes all the students the very best of luck for the future.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth, Alexander Burnett
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