That the Parliament congratulates the team of volunteers and organisation behind the Kirkcudbright Arts and Crafts Trail as it prepares to host the 16th year of the event over the first weekend of August 2019; notes that the Trail has won multiple awards, including the Epic Award for the whole of Scotland and Regional Winner for Glasgow and South West Scotland in the Thistle Awards; praises the community of Kirkcudbright, which is known as "The Artists Town" for its enthusiasm in supporting and promoting arts and crafts; encourages everyone to get involved in the all-inclusive and free Trail, and wishes the event all the best for this year and in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the team of volunteers and organisation behind the Kirkcudbright Arts and Crafts Trail as it prepares to host the 16th year of the event over the first weekend of August 2019; notes that the Trail has won multiple awards, including the Epic Award for the whole of Scotland and Regional Winner for Glasgow and South West Scotland in the Thistle Awards; praises the community of Kirkcudbright, which is known as "The Artists Town" for its enthusiasm in supporting and promoting arts and crafts; encourages everyone to get involved in the all-inclusive and free Trail, and wishes the event all the best for this year and in the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, Liz Smith, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Michelle Ballantyne, Stewart Stevenson, Rachael Hamilton, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Colin Smyth, Jeremy Balfour
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the 2019 Castle Douglas Soapbox Derby, which took place on 7 July; notes that thousands of spectators lined the town to cheer on the 23 karts and crews in what was a fun day out for families; believes that it brought a boost to the area's businesses; wishes the organisers all the best for an even bigger and better event in 2020, and encourages the town's residents to get involved in assisting with this.
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the 2019 Castle Douglas Soapbox Derby, which took place on 7 July; notes that thousands of spectators lined the town to cheer on the 23 karts and crews in what was a fun day out for families; believes that it brought a boost to the area's businesses; wishes the organisers all the best for an even bigger and better event in 2020, and encourages the town's residents to get involved in assisting with this.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Peter Chapman, Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Emma Harper, Tom Mason, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Angela Constance, Alison Harris
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Skiffieworlds 2019 in Stranraer; recognises that this has brought competitors and visitors from all over the world to Stranraer and the surrounding area, providing a boost to the local economy; understands that teams from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, as well as mainland Europe, are competing; welcomes the community spirit shown in Stranraer to help ensure a successful event; considers that the event is fun for all the family with loads of entertainment on offer outwith the Skiffie Championships; welcomes the presence of HRH The Princess Royal at the event; supports the drive towards branding Stranraer as a place for leisure and marina activity, and wishes competitors and organisers all the best for a successful championship.
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Skiffieworlds 2019 in Stranraer; recognises that this has brought competitors and visitors from all over the world to Stranraer and the surrounding area, providing a boost to the local economy; understands that teams from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, as well as mainland Europe, are competing; welcomes the community spirit shown in Stranraer to help ensure a successful event; considers that the event is fun for all the family with loads of entertainment on offer outwith the Skiffie Championships; welcomes the presence of HRH The Princess Royal at the event; supports the drive towards branding Stranraer as a place for leisure and marina activity, and wishes competitors and organisers all the best for a successful championship.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Liz Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Mason, John Scott, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kirkcudbright Academy pupil, Robin Alderslow, on encouraging the local community to take up cycling; praises the 13-year-old for undertaking an 18-mile round trip to school each day; welcomes the recognition of his efforts by Cycling UK, which presented him with a certificate in the Young Achiever of the Year section of its Volunteer Celebrations; thanks him for donating money made from busking to environmental charities; hopes that Robin’s efforts will encourage other youngsters, as well as the whole community, to take up cycling, and wishes him all the best with his future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kirkcudbright Academy pupil, Robin Alderslow, on encouraging the local community to take up cycling; praises the 13-year-old for undertaking an 18-mile round trip to school each day; welcomes the recognition of his efforts by Cycling UK, which presented him with a certificate in the Young Achiever of the Year section of its Volunteer Celebrations; thanks him for donating money made from busking to environmental charities; hopes that Robin’s efforts will encourage other youngsters, as well as the whole community, to take up cycling, and wishes him all the best with his future endeavours.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Edward Mountain, Michelle Ballantyne, Maureen Watt, Bill Kidd, Tom Mason, Stewart Stevenson, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Joan McAlpine, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Anne Barclay, who is from Newton Stewart, on being appointed an MBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours list; welcomes the recognition for Anne’s tireless commitment to the communities in Wigtownshire and across Dumfries and Galloway through a number of good causes; notes that these include her being the operational director of the Wigtown Book Festival, which beings a major boost every year to the area's economy, her work as chairperson of Dumfries and Galloway’s Relay for Life committee, which has helped to raise over £500,000 since 2008 for Cancer Research UK, being the leader of the 1st Wigtownshire Guides for a number of years and helping Newton Stewart Rotary Club with its charitable activities; hopes that the MBE will give Anne greater recognition for her work; praises her for going above and beyond for a number of years, and wishes Anne all the best.
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That the Parliament congratulates Anne Barclay, who is from Newton Stewart, on being appointed an MBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours list; welcomes the recognition for Anne’s tireless commitment to the communities in Wigtownshire and across Dumfries and Galloway through a number of good causes; notes that these include her being the operational director of the Wigtown Book Festival, which beings a major boost every year to the area's economy, her work as chairperson of Dumfries and Galloway’s Relay for Life committee, which has helped to raise over £500,000 since 2008 for Cancer Research UK, being the leader of the 1st Wigtownshire Guides for a number of years and helping Newton Stewart Rotary Club with its charitable activities; hopes that the MBE will give Anne greater recognition for her work; praises her for going above and beyond for a number of years, and wishes Anne all the best.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Gordon Lindhurst, Edward Mountain, Tom Mason, Richard Lyle, Bill Bowman, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament commends Mavis Paterson from Auchenmalg near Glenluce for her world record-breaking attempt to cycle 960 miles from Land’s End to John o’ Groats; notes that, if 81-year-old Mavis is successful, she will become the oldest ever woman to cycle the length of the UK; recognises that Mavis is cycling to raise £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, the charity that she began supporting after her mother and sister died from cancer; understands that Mavis and her cycling companion, Heather Curley, will be followed along the route by a specially designed camper van provided by Tunnock’s, which will be stocked with caramel wafers and tea cakes; commends the remarkable determination and generosity shown by Mavis to take on this challenge, and wishes her every success with it.
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That the Parliament commends Mavis Paterson from Auchenmalg near Glenluce for her world record-breaking attempt to cycle 960 miles from Land’s End to John o’ Groats; notes that, if 81-year-old Mavis is successful, she will become the oldest ever woman to cycle the length of the UK; recognises that Mavis is cycling to raise £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, the charity that she began supporting after her mother and sister died from cancer; understands that Mavis and her cycling companion, Heather Curley, will be followed along the route by a specially designed camper van provided by Tunnock’s, which will be stocked with caramel wafers and tea cakes; commends the remarkable determination and generosity shown by Mavis to take on this challenge, and wishes her every success with it.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Liz Smith, Tom Mason, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Bill Bowman, Alison Harris, Michelle Ballantyne, Richard Lyle, Gordon Lindhurst, Edward Mountain, Maureen Watt, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Dean Lockhart, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Monica Lennon, Colin Smyth, Ruth Maguire, Maurice Golden, Peter Chapman, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Angela Constance, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that stage one of the Tour of Britain will finish in Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway; notes that this is the 10th time that the region will have hosted the race; further notes that the race will attract top riders and teams from around the world; believes that this will help attract visitors to Dumfries and Galloway, which will boost the local economy; encourages locals and visitors to support the event; hopes that it will encourage active sporting participation in Kirkcudbright and beyond, and wishes the organisers all the best for the event.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that stage one of the Tour of Britain will finish in Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway; notes that this is the 10th time that the region will have hosted the race; further notes that the race will attract top riders and teams from around the world; believes that this will help attract visitors to Dumfries and Galloway, which will boost the local economy; encourages locals and visitors to support the event; hopes that it will encourage active sporting participation in Kirkcudbright and beyond, and wishes the organisers all the best for the event.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Michelle Ballantyne, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Bowman, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Maurice Golden, Edward Mountain, Richard Lyle, Annie Wells, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, John Scott, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Hollie Nelson, who volunteers at the Golden Day Club in Castle Douglas, on winning the Age Scotland 2019 Young Volunteer of the Year Award at the Age Scotland National Conference and Awards Ceremony on 20 March; notes that this award recognises a young person who works voluntarily to improve the lives of older people by continually going the “extra mile” and who demonstrates unwavering commitment to supporting the interests of older people; notes that Hollie has volunteered at the club for several years, helping support group activities and enabling older people to expand their IT skills, and wishes her continued success and happiness.
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That the Parliament congratulates Hollie Nelson, who volunteers at the Golden Day Club in Castle Douglas, on winning the Age Scotland 2019 Young Volunteer of the Year Award at the Age Scotland National Conference and Awards Ceremony on 20 March; notes that this award recognises a young person who works voluntarily to improve the lives of older people by continually going the “extra mile” and who demonstrates unwavering commitment to supporting the interests of older people; notes that Hollie has volunteered at the club for several years, helping support group activities and enabling older people to expand their IT skills, and wishes her continued success and happiness.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Monica Lennon, Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Edward Mountain, Tom Mason, Liz Smith, Alison Harris, Bill Bowman, Stewart Stevenson, Liam Kerr, Maurice Golden, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes the £86,434 Young Start grant that has been awarded to the Gatehouse Bunker to deliver a range of activities for young people in Gatehouse of Fleet and the surrounding area, including a youth club, a young leaders programme, performing arts groups, music lessons, exercise sessions and employability workshops; welcomes more opportunities for young people living in rural communities; looks forward to seeing the positive effects of this funding, and wishes the Gatehouse Bunker all the best with its work.
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That the Parliament welcomes the £86,434 Young Start grant that has been awarded to the Gatehouse Bunker to deliver a range of activities for young people in Gatehouse of Fleet and the surrounding area, including a youth club, a young leaders programme, performing arts groups, music lessons, exercise sessions and employability workshops; welcomes more opportunities for young people living in rural communities; looks forward to seeing the positive effects of this funding, and wishes the Gatehouse Bunker all the best with its work.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Bowman, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Colin Smyth, Stuart McMillan, Maurice Golden, Michelle Ballantyne, Jeremy Balfour, Kenneth Gibson, Liam Kerr, Brian Whittle, Gil Paterson, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Queen of the South FC on turning 100 years old; understands that it was on 21 March 1919 that the first meeting was held to discuss the merger of three already formed Dumfries clubs becoming Queen of the South; notes that the club has won three division two league championships as well as the Scottish Challenge Cup, and reached the Scottish Cup Final in 2008 which resulted in the club qualifying for Europe; welcomes the continued positive role that the club plays in the communities in and around Dumfries and across the region; encourages local residents to show support for their local team, and wishes the club's current manager Gary Naysmith, the players, chairman, board, staff and everyone associated with the club all the best for the rest of the season and for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Queen of the South FC on turning 100 years old; understands that it was on 21 March 1919 that the first meeting was held to discuss the merger of three already formed Dumfries clubs becoming Queen of the South; notes that the club has won three division two league championships as well as the Scottish Challenge Cup, and reached the Scottish Cup Final in 2008 which resulted in the club qualifying for Europe; welcomes the continued positive role that the club plays in the communities in and around Dumfries and across the region; encourages local residents to show support for their local team, and wishes the club's current manager Gary Naysmith, the players, chairman, board, staff and everyone associated with the club all the best for the rest of the season and for the future.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Bill Bowman, Murdo Fraser, Colin Smyth, Annie Wells, Richard Lyle, Monica Lennon, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Liz Smith, Oliver Mundell, Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Liam McArthur, Bill Kidd, Maurice Golden, Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Liam Kerr, Tom Mason, Donald Cameron, Emma Harper, Stewart Stevenson, Mark McDonald, Jeremy Balfour, Dean Lockhart, Gil Paterson, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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