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5 January 2026
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*S6M-20284 Jackson Carlaw: Busby Church Reaches 190-year Anniversary—That the Parliament recognises that 2026 marks the 190-year anniversary of the Busby Church in Eastwood; understands that Busby Church has served the local area for generations and it is a community- focused place of worship; notes that the church organises and hosts a significant number of events and activities each year for both worshippers and the wider local community; acknowledges that the church provides a welcoming and friendly environment for all visitors and local residents; congratulates everyone who is involved with the church for its outstanding contribution to the local area, and looks forward to Busby Church continuing to serve the community with distinction for another 190 years.
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30 May 2025
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Supported by: John Swinney *S6M-17698 Christine Grahame: National Children’s Gardening Week 2025—That the Parliament notes that National Children’s Gardening Week 2025 will take place from 24 May to 1 June; understands that this initiative aims to inspire children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for gardening, particularly during a time of year when warmer weather allows for quick and visible results from sowing seeds, planting and other gardening activities...
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28 February 2024
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*S6M-12312 Paul O'Kane: 20th Anniversary of Auchenback Resource Centre—That the Parliament recognises that the Auchenback Resource Centre (ARC), a community hub for the Auchenback community in Barrhead and home of the local charity, Auchenback Active Limited, has turned 20 years old; understands that, since opening on 27 February 2004, the ARC has played a pivotal role in bringing the local community in Auchenback and wider Barrhead together; notes that it has been the setting of many important community activities and events, and that its community café has been an especially cherished feature for local residents; celebrates that the local community came together on 23 February 2024 to acknowledge the anniversary but also pay Wednesday 28 February 2024 17 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan tribute to two stalwart figures, Rita Connelly and Irene Simpson; notes that Rita and Irene were two dedicated founder members of Auchenback Active Limited, and agrees that ARC gave them a fitting tribute by erecting two remembrance benches in the newly landscaped front garden; congratulates the chair, Brian Connelly, and all of the ARC directors and volunteers for creating and maintaining a very special hub for the Auchenback community for all of these years, and wishes it the very best in continuing that fantastic service for the future.
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7 March 2023
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Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— M8 and M9 Trunk Roads (Newbridge to Hermiston Gait) (Actively Managed Hard Shoulder and Speed Limit Amendment) Regulations 2021.
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7 March 2023
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*S5M-23612 Joan McAlpine: Reductions to Day Services and Support Packages for Learning Disabled Adults—That the Parliament understands with concern that care packages for learning disabled (LD) adults have been reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic across the country, including in the South Scotland region; believes that government assurance was given to health and social care partnerships (HSCPs) that any extra costs relating to providing these care packages would be reimbursed; regrets that, notwithstanding this, many LD people have reportedly had their support hours reduced significantly; believes that this has seriously impacted on their physical and mental wellbeing as well as adversely impacting on their carers and families; welcomes government guidance on the importance of reopening adult day centres (ARC), but understands that, in most areas, these have been closed since March 2020 and those that have reopened have done so with significantly restricted numbers; believes with regret that, in many parts of the country, ARC workers have not been redeployed to support LD people with in other ways, such as providing social activity...
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7 March 2023
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S5M-20737 Graeme Dey on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Committee Membership—That the Parliament agrees that Beatrice Wishart be appointed to replace Mike Rumbles as a member of the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee. 6:30 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S5M-19941 Gordon MacDonald: Cheyne Gang Singing Group S5M-19941 Gordon MacDonald: Cheyne Gang Singing Group—That the Parliament commends the Cheyne Gang, a community singing group and Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), for its work with people living with long-term respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and bronchiectasis; understands that the Cheyne Gang, so named because its first meeting venue was in Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, was started by three general practice nurses in 2013 as a research project, and now comprises over 100 members in groups in the Oxgangs, Stockbridge, Pleasance and Leith areas of Edinburgh, Innerleithen, Helensburgh and Forfar, as well as in the Dennistoun and Bridgeton areas of Glasgow, with a new group due to be established in Coldstream; appreciates that the singing sessions are facilitated by trained song group leaders and that 11 singing teachers completed a training course in 2017 developed by the Cheyne Gang; recognises that singing is an inexpensive form of pulmonary rehabilitation and is a considered a logical approach to managing breathlessness; notes that the Cheyne Gang has the support of the respiratory physiotherapy and pulmonary rehabilitation leads in NHS Lothian and NHS Borders and that the group actively...
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7 March 2023
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Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Liam McArthur* *S5M-12354 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Corstorphine Festival 2018 That the Parliament notes that — the third Corstorphine Festival will take place from 27 May to 1 June 2018; recognises that it will be run by residents on behalf of both the Corstorphine Community Centre and Corstorphine Youth and Community Centre; acknowledges that it will act as an important means of sustaining community engagement and will encompass a variety of exciting events and activities...
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7 March 2023
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Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will consider the legislative consent memorandum lodged by Jeane Freeman, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport (LCM (S5) 25). 7. Social prescribing of physical activity and sport inquiry (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 8.
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14 February 2023
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Ruth Maguire: To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to identify perpetrators of human trafficking and disrupt their activity. (S6O-00752) 6. Liam McArthur: To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it expects college and university students to be able to return to full-time face-to-face learning.
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14 February 2023
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Supported by: Mark Griffin*, Bill Kidd*, Stuart McMillan* *S6M-03773 Stuart McMillan: Bowman Rebecchi Recognised at CoStart Awards—That the Parliament congratulates Inverclyde property firm, Bowman Rebecchi, on being named the second most active single branch agency for industrial property in Scotland; understands that the award is based on the number of deals completed in 2021, with the business improving on its fourth place ranking in 2020; believes that to be ranked as the second most active agency in Scotland is a considerable achievement for the size of area that Bowman Rebecchi’s covers, and wishes the firm all the best for the future.
