That the Parliament congratulates Scott Bryant on being named Young Musician of the Year, and Kitty Tannock on winning the Young Singer of the Year title; notes that both are pupils of Kilwinning Academy and were winners from heats across all nine secondary schools in North Ayrshire; understands that Scott impressed the judges with his renditions of Bruch’s Violin Concerto No 1 and Rode's Caprice No 2, while Kitty sang Only Us by Justin Paul and Benj Pasek, and Get Out and Stay Out by Dolly Parton; congratulates both Scott and Kitty on their incredible talents, and wishes them success in their future musical endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Scott Bryant on being named Young Musician of the Year, and Kitty Tannock on winning the Young Singer of the Year title; notes that both are pupils of Kilwinning Academy and were winners from heats across all nine secondary schools in North Ayrshire; understands that Scott impressed the judges with his renditions of Bruch’s Violin Concerto No 1 and Rode's Caprice No 2, while Kitty sang Only Us by Justin Paul and Benj Pasek, and Get Out and Stay Out by Dolly Parton; congratulates both Scott and Kitty on their incredible talents, and wishes them success in their future musical endeavours.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, David Torrance, George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Neil Bibby, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Kelsie McKelvie on being chosen as Kilwinning's 53rd Segdoune Queen for 2020; understands that, traditionally, the Royal Party is selected from P7 children of Kilwinning but, this year, the children were picked across P6 and P7; notes that Segdoune is an ancient name for Kilwinning, possibly meaning Saint’s town; understands that Margaret Simpson was crowned the first Segdoune Queen in McGavin Park in 1947 following a carnival and fancy dress parade, complete with decorated floats and a pipe band; congratulates Kelsie on her achievement, and wishes her all the best for her royal engagements over the coming year.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kelsie McKelvie on being chosen as Kilwinning's 53rd Segdoune Queen for 2020; understands that, traditionally, the Royal Party is selected from P7 children of Kilwinning but, this year, the children were picked across P6 and P7; notes that Segdoune is an ancient name for Kilwinning, possibly meaning Saint’s town; understands that Margaret Simpson was crowned the first Segdoune Queen in McGavin Park in 1947 following a carnival and fancy dress parade, complete with decorated floats and a pipe band; congratulates Kelsie on her achievement, and wishes her all the best for her royal engagements over the coming year.
Supported by: David Torrance, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates John and Davina Smith, who are from Irvine, on their 60th wedding anniversary celebrations; notes that the couple married on 25 February 1960 and have raised a family of four daughters, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; understands that the diamond anniversary celebrations were held on 21 February 2020 at the Riverside Lodge Hotel at which John and Davina were joined by close friends and family; notes that £460 was raised at the event for Cancer Research UK and Irvine and Troon Cancer Care; congratulates John and Davina on their anniversary, and wishes them many more happy years to come.
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That the Parliament congratulates John and Davina Smith, who are from Irvine, on their 60th wedding anniversary celebrations; notes that the couple married on 25 February 1960 and have raised a family of four daughters, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; understands that the diamond anniversary celebrations were held on 21 February 2020 at the Riverside Lodge Hotel at which John and Davina were joined by close friends and family; notes that £460 was raised at the event for Cancer Research UK and Irvine and Troon Cancer Care; congratulates John and Davina on their anniversary, and wishes them many more happy years to come.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament commends North Ayrshire Cats Protection, based in Kilwinning, for rehoming its 5,000th cat since opening; understands that the Cats Protection branch was started in 1999 and has worked tirelessly since to help as many local cats and kittens as possible; notes that the branch is run solely by volunteers, most of whom have full-time jobs, with some having been volunteering for over 20 years; congratulates all the volunteers for reaching an incredible milestone, and wishes the organisation continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament commends North Ayrshire Cats Protection, based in Kilwinning, for rehoming its 5,000th cat since opening; understands that the Cats Protection branch was started in 1999 and has worked tirelessly since to help as many local cats and kittens as possible; notes that the branch is run solely by volunteers, most of whom have full-time jobs, with some having been volunteering for over 20 years; congratulates all the volunteers for reaching an incredible milestone, and wishes the organisation continued success in the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Willie Coffey, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Neil Bibby, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament supports Irvine rockers who are to unite to raise money for the mental health charity, Beautiful Inside and Out, after the tragic death by suicide of the Soundgarden frontman, Chris Cornell; understands that musicians will hold their fourth annual charity celebration on 29 May 2020, when there will be performances by Colin Hunter, Bullets and Arrows and The Cornell Collective; commends all of the musicians involved for their kindness, and wishes them every success with the event.
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That the Parliament supports Irvine rockers who are to unite to raise money for the mental health charity, Beautiful Inside and Out, after the tragic death by suicide of the Soundgarden frontman, Chris Cornell; understands that musicians will hold their fourth annual charity celebration on 29 May 2020, when there will be performances by Colin Hunter, Bullets and Arrows and The Cornell Collective; commends all of the musicians involved for their kindness, and wishes them every success with the event.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Alec Mullen Jnr from Irvine on arranging a charity fight night to raise money to help tackle Huntington’s disease; understands that the event was arranged in aid of Alec’s brother-in-law, Darren Clark, who has been fundraising since he tragically lost him mum to the disease 18 months ago; notes that, due to the demand for tickets, the event had to be moved from the Volunteer Rooms, Irvine, to the Park Hotel, Kilmarnock, with an estimated 520 tickets sold; congratulates both Alec and Darren on their incredible fundraising efforts, and wishes them every success on the night.
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That the Parliament congratulates Alec Mullen Jnr from Irvine on arranging a charity fight night to raise money to help tackle Huntington’s disease; understands that the event was arranged in aid of Alec’s brother-in-law, Darren Clark, who has been fundraising since he tragically lost him mum to the disease 18 months ago; notes that, due to the demand for tickets, the event had to be moved from the Volunteer Rooms, Irvine, to the Park Hotel, Kilmarnock, with an estimated 520 tickets sold; congratulates both Alec and Darren on their incredible fundraising efforts, and wishes them every success on the night.
Supported by: David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Alex Neil, Richard Lyle, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Bob Doris, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament notes that Ayrshire Young Parkinson’s Group, Irvine, was delighted to receive two funding boosts recently; understands that, at the group's meeting in February 2020, it was given £200 from Safety Training Scotland Ltd and £500 from Ayr Rotary Club; notes that the group, which started in 2017, offers support and friendship to people of working age who are affected by Parkinson’s, and wishes everyone involved all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament notes that Ayrshire Young Parkinson’s Group, Irvine, was delighted to receive two funding boosts recently; understands that, at the group's meeting in February 2020, it was given £200 from Safety Training Scotland Ltd and £500 from Ayr Rotary Club; notes that the group, which started in 2017, offers support and friendship to people of working age who are affected by Parkinson’s, and wishes everyone involved all the best for the future.
Supported by: David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Bruce Crawford, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Abbey Primary School in Kilwinning on receiving a gold sportscotland School Sport Award; understands that the award highlights and celebrates successful physical education and school sports models across Scotland; notes that the gold award was given to recognise the school's achievement in putting physical education and school sport at the heart of its planning, practice and ethos; congratulates all the staff and pupils of Abbey Primary School, and wishes them continued sporting success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Abbey Primary School in Kilwinning on receiving a gold sportscotland School Sport Award; understands that the award highlights and celebrates successful physical education and school sports models across Scotland; notes that the gold award was given to recognise the school's achievement in putting physical education and school sport at the heart of its planning, practice and ethos; congratulates all the staff and pupils of Abbey Primary School, and wishes them continued sporting success.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Neil Bibby, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Ayrshire College, which has signed up to row 202 miles to raise £3,000 for Sport Relief on behalf of mental health charities; understands that, until 13 March 2020, two rowing machines will be stationed at each College campus and that rowing efforts off-campus will also count towards the total; acknowledges that the College's Principal, Carol Turnbull, rowed the first two miles alongside the world champion and former student, Kayleigh Haggo; notes that all staff and students are being encouraged to take part in the effort, and wishes the College every success with this.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ayrshire College, which has signed up to row 202 miles to raise £3,000 for Sport Relief on behalf of mental health charities; understands that, until 13 March 2020, two rowing machines will be stationed at each College campus and that rowing efforts off-campus will also count towards the total; acknowledges that the College's Principal, Carol Turnbull, rowed the first two miles alongside the world champion and former student, Kayleigh Haggo; notes that all staff and students are being encouraged to take part in the effort, and wishes the College every success with this.
Supported by: David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament commends Kate Fisher, who is from Lawthorn in Irvine, on her plan to walk the 23 miles of the Kiltwalk in April 2020 in her latest fundraising effort for the Crosshouse Children’s Charity; notes that Kate was inspired by her son, Kyle, who has evolving cerebral palsy and was one of the children who helped launch the fund in May 2019; applauds Kate on the money that she has raised far; wishes her the best of luck with the Kiltwalk and her other fundraising, and sends its bests wishes to Kate and Kyle.
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That the Parliament commends Kate Fisher, who is from Lawthorn in Irvine, on her plan to walk the 23 miles of the Kiltwalk in April 2020 in her latest fundraising effort for the Crosshouse Children’s Charity; notes that Kate was inspired by her son, Kyle, who has evolving cerebral palsy and was one of the children who helped launch the fund in May 2019; applauds Kate on the money that she has raised far; wishes her the best of luck with the Kiltwalk and her other fundraising, and sends its bests wishes to Kate and Kyle.
Supported by: David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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