That the Parliament congratulates Dr Danielle Farrell, who is from Irvine, being presented with a top award by the Prince's Trust for achieving success against all odds; notes that Danielle won the Royal Bank of Scotland Enterprise title in recognition of her overcoming setbacks, improving her chances in life and having a positive impact on her community; understands that she started her company, You Options Understood (YOU) after struggling to gain employment following her graduation; acknowledges that YOU provides self-directed support and advocacy services for people with physical or mental disability, and their parents and carers; admires Danielle for her hard work and dedication, and wishes her continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dr Danielle Farrell, who is from Irvine, being presented with a top award by the Prince's Trust for achieving success against all odds; notes that Danielle won the Royal Bank of Scotland Enterprise title in recognition of her overcoming setbacks, improving her chances in life and having a positive impact on her community; understands that she started her company, You Options Understood (YOU) after struggling to gain employment following her graduation; acknowledges that YOU provides self-directed support and advocacy services for people with physical or mental disability, and their parents and carers; admires Danielle for her hard work and dedication, and wishes her continued success.
Supported by: Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Springside Primary School, which is in Irvine, on being awarded its fifth green flag in recognition of its continued environmental work; understands that the criteria for the eco flag are based on the seven elements that are the core of the Eco-Schools programme; commends the active involvement and long-term commitment of the children and staff, and wishes them all, and the school, continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Springside Primary School, which is in Irvine, on being awarded its fifth green flag in recognition of its continued environmental work; understands that the criteria for the eco flag are based on the seven elements that are the core of the Eco-Schools programme; commends the active involvement and long-term commitment of the children and staff, and wishes them all, and the school, continued success.
Supported by: Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament recognises with admiration Mary McKee, who is from Kilwinning, on raising over £500,000 for MND Scotland over many years; appreciates that, since 1987, Mary, who began fundraising after losing family members to the condition, has raised this amount by being instrumental in organising the annual Cumbrae Cycle, which has seen her coordinate the event's more than 100 participants who cycle around the island; congratulates Mary on her dedication to this good cause; recognises that she has now decided to take a well-earned rest, and wishes Mary all the best.
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That the Parliament recognises with admiration Mary McKee, who is from Kilwinning, on raising over £500,000 for MND Scotland over many years; appreciates that, since 1987, Mary, who began fundraising after losing family members to the condition, has raised this amount by being instrumental in organising the annual Cumbrae Cycle, which has seen her coordinate the event's more than 100 participants who cycle around the island; congratulates Mary on her dedication to this good cause; recognises that she has now decided to take a well-earned rest, and wishes Mary all the best.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper R, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Gail Ross, David Torrance, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Neil Bibby, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Irvine’s Kieran Donnelly on travelling to Koli National Park, Finland, to run in the 42.5km Marathon of Dangers; notes that Kieran ran the marathon to raise funds for MS Society Scotland; further notes that this is a particularly challenging event as participants run around lakes, over rocks and through forests and rivers; understands that Kieran was diagnosed with relapsing multiple sclerosis in 2017 and is determined to complete one event a year; recognises that 11,000 people in Scotland live with MS, which damages nerves in the body; congratulates Kieran on his astounding achievement, and wishes his every success with future events.
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That the Parliament congratulates Irvine’s Kieran Donnelly on travelling to Koli National Park, Finland, to run in the 42.5km Marathon of Dangers; notes that Kieran ran the marathon to raise funds for MS Society Scotland; further notes that this is a particularly challenging event as participants run around lakes, over rocks and through forests and rivers; understands that Kieran was diagnosed with relapsing multiple sclerosis in 2017 and is determined to complete one event a year; recognises that 11,000 people in Scotland live with MS, which damages nerves in the body; congratulates Kieran on his astounding achievement, and wishes his every success with future events.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Gail Ross
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That the Parliament recognises Annick Primary School in Irvine for helping parents save money and the planet by providing a uniform recycling scheme for five years; notes that families are encouraged to donate items they no longer need and help themselves to any items they require; understands that the uniform station has grown over the years to include bags, shoes and coats; applauds the hard work of the staff to ensure that the clothes are clean and well displayed, and wishes everyone involved continues success.
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That the Parliament recognises Annick Primary School in Irvine for helping parents save money and the planet by providing a uniform recycling scheme for five years; notes that families are encouraged to donate items they no longer need and help themselves to any items they require; understands that the uniform station has grown over the years to include bags, shoes and coats; applauds the hard work of the staff to ensure that the clothes are clean and well displayed, and wishes everyone involved continues success.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Neil Bibby, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Marian Benson from Irvine for braving the shave and raising £900 for Macmillan Cancer Support; notes that the head shave was streamed live via Facebook to raise awareness; understands that Marian volunteered for the challenge due to a late friend using the service before sadly losing their battle; commends Marian for her courageousness, and wishes her all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Marian Benson from Irvine for braving the shave and raising £900 for Macmillan Cancer Support; notes that the head shave was streamed live via Facebook to raise awareness; understands that Marian volunteered for the challenge due to a late friend using the service before sadly losing their battle; commends Marian for her courageousness, and wishes her all the best for the future.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Stewart Stevenson, Gail Ross, David Torrance, Sandra White, Neil Bibby, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Thorne Travel and The Corner House Restaurant, which are based in Kilwinning, on joining forces to raise £800 for the Crosshouse Children’s Fund; understands that funds were raised through a raffle, which recently took place at the Thorne Travel holiday show; notes that fundraising will be ongoing throughout the year; recognises that the funds will go towards helping Ayrshire children who are in hospital receive the best possible care by funding enhanced equipment resources and services; congratulates both Thorne Travel and The Corner House Restaurant for the generosity, and wishes them continued success with their fundraising efforts.
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That the Parliament congratulates Thorne Travel and The Corner House Restaurant, which are based in Kilwinning, on joining forces to raise £800 for the Crosshouse Children’s Fund; understands that funds were raised through a raffle, which recently took place at the Thorne Travel holiday show; notes that fundraising will be ongoing throughout the year; recognises that the funds will go towards helping Ayrshire children who are in hospital receive the best possible care by funding enhanced equipment resources and services; congratulates both Thorne Travel and The Corner House Restaurant for the generosity, and wishes them continued success with their fundraising efforts.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Gail Ross, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Neil Bibby, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Graeme Wylie and Steven Bryce for taking part in the Barcelona Ironman contest on 6 October 2018 in memory of two-year-old Emily Nelson who sadly died in 2013 from an undetected tumour in her liver; notes that both completed the course and raised £2,000 for Calum's Cabin; understands that the motivation came from the charity helping Emily’s family; believes that the contest started with a 2.4-mile swim followed by a 112-mile bike ride and finished with a marathon from Calella to Calella-Santa Susanna; commends both Graeme and Steven for their outstanding achievement, and wishes them all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Graeme Wylie and Steven Bryce for taking part in the Barcelona Ironman contest on 6 October 2018 in memory of two-year-old Emily Nelson who sadly died in 2013 from an undetected tumour in her liver; notes that both completed the course and raised £2,000 for Calum's Cabin; understands that the motivation came from the charity helping Emily’s family; believes that the contest started with a 2.4-mile swim followed by a 112-mile bike ride and finished with a marathon from Calella to Calella-Santa Susanna; commends both Graeme and Steven for their outstanding achievement, and wishes them all the best for the future.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Gail Ross, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Neil Bibby, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament supports Irvine's Tesco Extra holding a 30-hour piano playathon on 18 October 2019; understands that 30 players from all over Ayrshire will participate; notes that funds raised will be split between three charities, Ayrshire Hospice, CentreStage and the Swanson Family Charity; congratulates all involved, and wishes them every success with the fundraiser.
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That the Parliament supports Irvine's Tesco Extra holding a 30-hour piano playathon on 18 October 2019; understands that 30 players from all over Ayrshire will participate; notes that funds raised will be split between three charities, Ayrshire Hospice, CentreStage and the Swanson Family Charity; congratulates all involved, and wishes them every success with the fundraiser.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Gail Ross, Sandra White, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the head teacher, Pauline McCulloch, and all the staff at St John Ogilvie Primary and Nursery in Irvine, on receiving a glowing report from a recent inspection; understands that the inspectors commented on the supportive and inclusive environment where children were happy and developing confidence well; notes that the school was praised for improving learning experiences and having a good understanding of the needs of children and their families; further notes that nursery staff were praised for their enthusiastic practitioner team; recognises the hard work from all the staff, and wishes them continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the head teacher, Pauline McCulloch, and all the staff at St John Ogilvie Primary and Nursery in Irvine, on receiving a glowing report from a recent inspection; understands that the inspectors commented on the supportive and inclusive environment where children were happy and developing confidence well; notes that the school was praised for improving learning experiences and having a good understanding of the needs of children and their families; further notes that nursery staff were praised for their enthusiastic practitioner team; recognises the hard work from all the staff, and wishes them continued success in the future.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Gail Ross, Gillian Martin
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