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7 March 2023
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*S5M-10134 Willie Coffey: Celebrating Kilmarnock Rugby Football Club's 150th Anniversary That the Parliament congratulates Kilmarnock Rugby Football Club on its 150th — anniversary; recognises that the club is one of the oldest rugby union clubs in Scotland; further recognises the success of the club dating back to when Scottish national leagues were introduced in 1973 and its best achievement of finishing third in Division One in 1978; acknowledges that several players have represented Scotland over the years, such as Andrew Ross and Bill Cuthbertson; further acknowledges that celebrations commenced early in 2018 with the Big Picture, where a photograph was taken of all of the club s players wearing the team s new ’ ’ anniversary strip, and wishes the club and players every success in the future.
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Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Bill Kidd*, James Dornan*, Peter Chapman*, Liz Smith*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Tom Mason*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Bill Bowman*, Alexander Stewart*, Ruth Maguire* *S5M-09871 Jamie Halcro Johnston: Dr John Rae Expedition That the Parliament — commends the work of David Reid and his team on their efforts to honour the late Orcadian explorer, Dr John Rae; understands that they will be undertaking a 400-mile arctic expedition, retracing the route taken by Dr Rae in 1854; recognises Dr Rae s discovery of the last navigable ’ link in Canada s Northwest Passage; extends its best...
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Self-Directed Support: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda item 2 and take further evidence from— Antony Clark, Assistant Director of Performance Audit and Best Value, and Zoe McGuire, Auditor, Audit Scotland. 4.
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*S5M-04697 Kenneth Gibson: Ayrshire College Wins UK Engineering Training Provider of the Year That the Parliament congratulates Ayrshire College on winning the UK Training — Provider of the Year at the Semta Skills Awards, which took place on 9 March 2017; understands that Semta (Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance) is responsible for honing and building skills for the future of the UK's engineering and manufacturing technologies sectors; notes that Ayrshire College was the only college or university shortlisted for any award at this prestigious ceremony; considers that the college s support for the aerospace industry in ’ Ayrshire played a huge part in its worthy recognition and win; agrees with Semta s sentiment that ’ the college is leading the way in furthering diversity and equality in engineering through its award- winning women in STEM campaigns that are run in partnership with world-renowned companies such as Spirit Aerosystems and GSK; commends the college for its work in delivering apprenticeships and routes into industry for school pupils through initiatives such as Foundation Apprenticeships and Mission Discovery, and developing employability programmes with Monday 20 March 2017 14 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan companies such as Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance for unemployed engineers, and wishes Ayrshire College the best...
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Supported by: Maurice Corry*, Alexander Stewart*, Peter Chapman*, Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Jamie Greene*, Alison Harris*, Donald Cameron* *S5M-02785 Donald Cameron: Ardnamurchan Distillery's First Spirit That the Parliament — congratulates Alex Bruce, from the Adelphi Distillery, and the staff at Ardnamurchan Distillery, on the release of Ardnamurchan Spirit 2016 AD; welcomes the news that demand for Ardnamurchan's first spirit has outstripped supply of this innovative product; notes that the Ardnamurchan Distillery is believed to be the greenest distillery in Scotland, with all of its heat and power being generated by renewable sources and by-products of the distilling process, and wishes everyone at Ardnamurchan Distillery the very best...
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*S5M-01654 Edward Mountain: Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run That the Parliament wishes — everyone participating in the Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run, which is part of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running, the best of luck, and notes that the event encourages different organisations, schools and clubs to raise funds, as well as helping people...
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*S5M-01339 David Stewart: Charity Cycle That the Parliament wishes Callum Finlayson from — Forres the best of luck as he embarks on a 500-mile charity cycle along the North Coast 500 route around the north of Scotland; notes that Callum has neurosarcoidosis, a rare condition that attacked his brain and lungs; understands that, despite having a stroke as a r...
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Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S6M-02023 Annie Wells: LEGO Build the Change Event Glasgow, 9 November 2021 (lodged on 09 November 2021) New Support: Donald Cameron*, Finlay Carson*, Russell Findlay*, Meghan Gallacher*, Maurice Golden*, Sharon Dowey*, Paul Sweeney* S6M-02022 Annie Wells: The Hope Sculpture Project Launch Monday 8 October (lodged on 08 November 2021) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Sharon Dowey*, Paul Sweeney* S6M-02019 Emma Roddick: Highland Disabled Ramblers (lodged on 09 November 2021) New Support: Donald Cameron*, Alex Rowley*, Ariane Burgess* S6M-02018 Martin Whitfield: Harlawhill Day Care Centre, Top Team Award Winners at the Scottish Health Awards (lodged on 09 November 2021) New Support: Paul McLennan*, Paul Sweeney*, Bob Doris* S6M-02017 Liam Kerr: 20th Anniversary of Tricker Communication (lodged on 09 November 2021) New Support: Meghan Gallacher*, Sharon Dowey*, Douglas Lumsden* S6M-02016 Emma Roddick: Green Hive Nairn (lodged on 09 November 2021) New Support: Donald Cameron*, Douglas Lumsden*, Ariane Burgess* S6M-02015 Emma Roddick: NHS Orkney Midwives (lodged on 09 November 2021) New Support: Donald Cameron*, Ariane Burgess* Thursday 11 November 2021 12 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S6M-02014 Sarah Boyack: Pentlands Book Festival 2021 (lodged on 09 November 2021) New Support: Stuart McMillan*, Paul Sweeney* S6M-02012 Michelle Thomson: Falkirk Distillery Bottles First New Make Spirit (lodged on 09 November 2021) New Support: Siobhian Brown*, Paul Sweeney* S6M-02009 Alasdair Allan: Wild Salmon Feature at COP26 (lodged on 09 November 2021) New Support: Finlay Carson*, Stuart McMillan*, Alex Rowley*, Paul Sweeney* S6M-02008 Alexander Burnett: National Lottery Heritage Fund Supports Projects in Aberdeenshire West (lodged on 08 November 2021) New Support: Russell Findlay*, Sharon Dowey*, Sue Webber* S6M-02007 Evelyn Tweed: Tribute to Andrew Eadington of Killin Mountain Rescue (lodged on 08 November 2021) New Support: Douglas Lumsden* S6M-02006 Stephen Kerr: Helix Park Presented with a Green Flag Award (lodged on 08 November 2021) New Support: Sharon Dowey*, Douglas Lumsden*, Paul Sweeney* S6M-02005 Stephen Kerr: Antonine Wall on UNESCO Digital Trail (lodged on 08 November 2021) New Support: Sharon Dowey*, Douglas Lumsden*, Paul Sweeney* S6M-02004 Claire Baker: Commending Stirling High School Pupils' Collection of Food for Start Up Stirling Foodbank (lodged on 08 November 2021) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S6M-02003 Monica Lennon: The Moment (lodged on 08 November 2021) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S6M-02002 Sue Webber: Deaf Action Limited Project Receives Levelling Up and Community Renewal Funding Award (lodged on 08 November 2021) New Support: Sharon Dowey*, Douglas Lumsden* S6M-01998 Paul McLennan: NHS Celebrating Success Awards - Staff Member of the Year (lodged on 08 November 2021) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S6M-01997 David Torrance: Fife Bakery Named Best...
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*S6M-03020 Michelle Thomson: Queen Aimee and Her Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival Retinue 2022—That the Parliament congratulates Queen elect, Aimee, who, it understands, has been voted as this year’s Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival Queen by her peers in Bo’ness Public Primary School, and will be crowned at this year’s Bo’ness Fair Day; hopes that this year will be the first year since 2019 that the celebration can take place in person; understands that it was held virtually in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; congratulates all who have been selected as part of this year’s retinue, including Ladies in Waiting, Fairies, Maids of Honour, Queen’s Champion, Heralds, Sceptre Bearer, Sword Bearer, Yeoman of the Guard, Page Boys and Guards of Honour; understands that the Bo’ness Fair, in its current format, was first launched 120 years ago, in 1897, by the then Provost, George Cadell Stewart, and has been held every year since, with the exception of the years of the First and Second World Wars, and the industrial depressions of 1921 and 1926; further understands that the festival is believed to be one of the largest and most popular events of its type across the UK; notes what it sees as the importance of festivals, like the Bo’ness Fair, in encouraging community spirit and in celebrating the heritage of communities across Scotland; looks forward to this year’s Bo’ness Fair, and wishes Queen elect Aimee, her retinue, and all Bo’nessians, the very best...
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*S6M-04699 Martin Whitfield: Tranent Juniors FC Promotion to the Scottish Lowland Football League—That the Parliament congratulates Tranent Juniors FC on the club’s success in being promoted to the Scottish Lowland Football League (SLFL) for the first time in its history; notes that the promotion, regarded as one of the greatest moments in the club’s history, was secured following a 2-0 win over the West of Scotland Football League champions, Darvel FC, in the deciding playoff match; congratulates the players, staff, supporters and volunteers who help run the club on this great achievement, and wishes the Belters all the best...
