That the Parliament congratulates the First Step Community Project on being awarded £150,000 in lottery funding, which it will use to continue to provide its Family Support Service; notes that this offers a range of childcare services and activities for families in Musselburgh, including nursery provision, specialist support for children with additional needs and parenting support, and looks forward to the project's continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the First Step Community Project on being awarded £150,000 in lottery funding, which it will use to continue to provide its Family Support Service; notes that this offers a range of childcare services and activities for families in Musselburgh, including nursery provision, specialist support for children with additional needs and parenting support, and looks forward to the project's continued success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Jeremy Balfour, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Shona Robison, Gillian Martin, David Torrance, Angela Constance
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That the Parliament congratulates the Rosewell Development Trust on being awarded £490,000 in lottery funding; notes that the group will use this to construct a new-build community hub, The Steading, which will house a multi-function hall, on the site of a former farm in Rosewell, Midlothian, and wishes the trust well with its current and future work.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Rosewell Development Trust on being awarded £490,000 in lottery funding; notes that the group will use this to construct a new-build community hub, The Steading, which will house a multi-function hall, on the site of a former farm in Rosewell, Midlothian, and wishes the trust well with its current and future work.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Miles Briggs, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, David Torrance, Angela Constance
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That the Parliament congratulates Stewart Brewing on winning eight awards at the 2018 World Beer Awards; notes that it was named a UK Winner for its Stewart’s Lager, First World Problems, Black IPA and Cauld Reekie, won a UK Gold award for its Cascadian East and Hollyrood and a UK Silver for its Radical Road and Bright Lights; recognises that the company, which was founded in 2004, is based at Bilston Glen Industrial Estate in Loanhead; believes that it has gone from strength-to-strength each year, and wishes it all the best in its endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stewart Brewing on winning eight awards at the 2018 World Beer Awards; notes that it was named a UK Winner for its Stewart’s Lager, First World Problems, Black IPA and Cauld Reekie, won a UK Gold award for its Cascadian East and Hollyrood and a UK Silver for its Radical Road and Bright Lights; recognises that the company, which was founded in 2004, is based at Bilston Glen Industrial Estate in Loanhead; believes that it has gone from strength-to-strength each year, and wishes it all the best in its endeavours.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Miles Briggs, Angela Constance, Jeremy Balfour, Joan McAlpine, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Kenneth Gibson, Tom Mason, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay, Neil Bibby
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That the Parliament congratulates Annette Bruton, who is retiring as Edinburgh College’s principal after more than 40 years working in education and the public sector; understands that Annette took up the post as principal and chief executive officer of the college in May 2015 and has helped develop into a robust, financially-sustainable organisation that has a clear sense of strategic direction; acknowledges that her knowledge and expertise will be greatly missed across the education sector, and wishes Annette a very happy retirement.
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That the Parliament congratulates Annette Bruton, who is retiring as Edinburgh College’s principal after more than 40 years working in education and the public sector; understands that Annette took up the post as principal and chief executive officer of the college in May 2015 and has helped develop into a robust, financially-sustainable organisation that has a clear sense of strategic direction; acknowledges that her knowledge and expertise will be greatly missed across the education sector, and wishes Annette a very happy retirement.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Miles Briggs, Iain Gray, Joan McAlpine, Jeremy Balfour, Angela Constance, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle
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That the Parliament congratulates Walter Banks Nisbet, known as Peter, on celebrating his 100th birthday; understands that Peter has been a resident of Bonnyrigg in the same house for 95 years and is believed to be one of the very few still living of Wingate's Burma Chindits; notes that he worked as an apprentice gardener before being called up to the army in October 1939, aged 21, to be part of 4th Battalion (D. Company) of the Border Regiment, and wishes Peter all the best.
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That the Parliament congratulates Walter Banks Nisbet, known as Peter, on celebrating his 100th birthday; understands that Peter has been a resident of Bonnyrigg in the same house for 95 years and is believed to be one of the very few still living of Wingate's Burma Chindits; notes that he worked as an apprentice gardener before being called up to the army in October 1939, aged 21, to be part of 4th Battalion (D. Company) of the Border Regiment, and wishes Peter all the best.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Gordon MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Ruth Maguire, Jackie Baillie, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Cheeky Chompers on receiving the Queens Award for Enterprise for International Trade; understands that the organisation launched five years ago and has seen great growth, now exporting products to over 34 countries and working with UK national retailers such as John Lewis and Boots; recognises that Cheeky Chompers designs and manufactures innovative baby products and employs a team of 10 people at its Head Office at the Midlothian Innovation Centre, and wishes Cheeky Chompers all the best in its future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Cheeky Chompers on receiving the Queens Award for Enterprise for International Trade; understands that the organisation launched five years ago and has seen great growth, now exporting products to over 34 countries and working with UK national retailers such as John Lewis and Boots; recognises that Cheeky Chompers designs and manufactures innovative baby products and employs a team of 10 people at its Head Office at the Midlothian Innovation Centre, and wishes Cheeky Chompers all the best in its future endeavours.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Tom Mason, Miles Briggs, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Mayfield and Easthouses Youth 2000 Project (Y2K) on receiving £9,700 from the Year of Young People National Lottery Fund; understands that the funding for the Year of Young People Helfy Guid to Go project will design and deliver 10-week programmes of activity covering a variety of physical activities, healthy eating and opportunities to learn more about mental health, and wishes Y2K the best of luck with its project and future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Mayfield and Easthouses Youth 2000 Project (Y2K) on receiving £9,700 from the Year of Young People National Lottery Fund; understands that the funding for the Year of Young People Helfy Guid to Go project will design and deliver 10-week programmes of activity covering a variety of physical activities, healthy eating and opportunities to learn more about mental health, and wishes Y2K the best of luck with its project and future endeavours.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Annie Wells, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Midlothian Youth Platform on receiving £3,300 from the Year of Young People National Lottery Fund; understands that the funding for the Year of Young People Midlothian Youth Chances project will be used to develop employment opportunities for young people, specifically within the leisure sector, providing skills development and training in response to a consultation with young people, and wishes Midlothian Youth Platform the best of luck with its project and future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Midlothian Youth Platform on receiving £3,300 from the Year of Young People National Lottery Fund; understands that the funding for the Year of Young People Midlothian Youth Chances project will be used to develop employment opportunities for young people, specifically within the leisure sector, providing skills development and training in response to a consultation with young people, and wishes Midlothian Youth Platform the best of luck with its project and future endeavours.
Supported by: Christine Grahame, Miles Briggs, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Easthouses Miners' Welfare and Social Club on receiving £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the funding for refurbishing its community hall and social club, and wishes Easthouses Miners’ Welfare and Social club the best of luck with its refurbishment and future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Easthouses Miners' Welfare and Social Club on receiving £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the funding for refurbishing its community hall and social club, and wishes Easthouses Miners’ Welfare and Social club the best of luck with its refurbishment and future endeavours.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Jenny Gilruth, Monica Lennon, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates The Laird & Dog Inn, in Lasswade, on winning the prestigious Scottish Hospitality Award for Pub of the Year; notes that the award ceremony took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on 29 May 2018; considers that the Inn was up against a great deal of competition, winning the regional award first, followed by the national award, and wishes all at the Inn continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates The Laird & Dog Inn, in Lasswade, on winning the prestigious Scottish Hospitality Award for Pub of the Year; notes that the award ceremony took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on 29 May 2018; considers that the Inn was up against a great deal of competition, winning the regional award first, followed by the national award, and wishes all at the Inn continued success.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Kenneth Gibson, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt
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