That the Parliament congratulates North Glasgow Police Service Youth Volunteers (PSYV) on their fundraising efforts; understands that the volunteers made contact with people and groups in the community to make these efforts a success; notes that the donations received helped raise over £340, which will go towards a team building initiative; understands that the volunteers have also completed peer mentor training on the topics, "No knifes better lives" and "I Am Me" and a community development course recognised by the University of Glasgow; welcomes that this will assist them with going to schools across to deliver important messages to other young people; acknowledges that the group has joined forces with the area's Police Scotland Problem Solving Team to deliver crime prevention leaflets and provide advice to help reduce crime and antisocial behaviour; notes that its members have also volunteered for several initiatives, including clearing litter, graffiti and debris from the streets; recognises the importance of Police Scotland building strong and positive links with communities and in it providing meaningful opportunities for young people; believes that the PSYV initiative plays an important role in fulfilling those ambitions and that its significant success in north Glasgow is testament to the efforts of police officers and the young people who have committed so enthusiastically to volunteering, and wishes everyone involved with the PSYVs every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates North Glasgow Police Service Youth Volunteers (PSYV) on their fundraising efforts; understands that the volunteers made contact with people and groups in the community to make these efforts a success; notes that the donations received helped raise over £340, which will go towards a team building initiative; understands that the volunteers have also completed peer mentor training on the topics, "No knifes better lives" and "I Am Me" and a community development course recognised by the University of Glasgow; welcomes that this will assist them with going to schools across to deliver important messages to other young people; acknowledges that the group has joined forces with the area's Police Scotland Problem Solving Team to deliver crime prevention leaflets and provide advice to help reduce crime and antisocial behaviour; notes that its members have also volunteered for several initiatives, including clearing litter, graffiti and debris from the streets; recognises the importance of Police Scotland building strong and positive links with communities and in it providing meaningful opportunities for young people; believes that the PSYV initiative plays an important role in fulfilling those ambitions and that its significant success in north Glasgow is testament to the efforts of police officers and the young people who have committed so enthusiastically to volunteering, and wishes everyone involved with the PSYVs every success.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Rona Mackay, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Glasgow’s Activate graduates from north Glasgow, and across Scotland, including the first-ever Youth Activate graduates; notes that the University and ng homes have worked in partnership over the last eight years to deliver the community development programme to residents of north Glasgow; understands that the aims of Activate are to assist in building the capacity of people through dialogue and exchange, to enable students to think about their community and the wider world, to learn about community work and its values, to break down the barriers to learning and to have fun; notes that the programme also aims to encourage reflection and learning from one another; understands that, since its inception, over 300 people have completed Activate in north Glasgow, with some undertaking further study at college or university, and some graduating from the University of Glasgow with a BA in Community Development; notes that students taking part are from across a range of ages, cultures, community and public organisations; congratulates the first-ever Youth Activate graduates from organisations such as Glasgow Afghan United, Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre/ng homes tenants, PSYV (Police Scotland Youth Volunteers), Springburn Young People, Ruchazie Church and DRC Generations Scotstoun; understands that the graduation took place on 29 July 2019; thanks all the graduates for their commitment to improving their communities, and wishes them further success in the future, and for the programme to continue to thrive and further benefit the community and its members.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Glasgow’s Activate graduates from north Glasgow, and across Scotland, including the first-ever Youth Activate graduates; notes that the University and ng homes have worked in partnership over the last eight years to deliver the community development programme to residents of north Glasgow; understands that the aims of Activate are to assist in building the capacity of people through dialogue and exchange, to enable students to think about their community and the wider world, to learn about community work and its values, to break down the barriers to learning and to have fun; notes that the programme also aims to encourage reflection and learning from one another; understands that, since its inception, over 300 people have completed Activate in north Glasgow, with some undertaking further study at college or university, and some graduating from the University of Glasgow with a BA in Community Development; notes that students taking part are from across a range of ages, cultures, community and public organisations; congratulates the first-ever Youth Activate graduates from organisations such as Glasgow Afghan United, Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre/ng homes tenants, PSYV (Police Scotland Youth Volunteers), Springburn Young People, Ruchazie Church and DRC Generations Scotstoun; understands that the graduation took place on 29 July 2019; thanks all the graduates for their commitment to improving their communities, and wishes them further success in the future, and for the programme to continue to thrive and further benefit the community and its members.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Afghan United, which is a community-led organisation in the Maryhill and Springburn constituency that seeks to improve the lives of Afghan people and a wide range of ethnic minority communities, on being awarded £9,350 by the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver community events and training sessions; notes that it will recruit at least 10 volunteers, run an "English café", which will give its service users a chance to improve their language skills, organise arts and crafts sessions, offer day trips to visit historical sites and run multicultural events; believes that these activities will promote socialising and integration, help alleviate isolation and allow people to play a bigger role in their communities; welcomes the group's work in promoting sport, health and wellbeing, social integration and active citizenship, and commends its partnership and cross-organisational approach in bringing together the area's diverse communities.
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Afghan United, which is a community-led organisation in the Maryhill and Springburn constituency that seeks to improve the lives of Afghan people and a wide range of ethnic minority communities, on being awarded £9,350 by the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver community events and training sessions; notes that it will recruit at least 10 volunteers, run an "English café", which will give its service users a chance to improve their language skills, organise arts and crafts sessions, offer day trips to visit historical sites and run multicultural events; believes that these activities will promote socialising and integration, help alleviate isolation and allow people to play a bigger role in their communities; welcomes the group's work in promoting sport, health and wellbeing, social integration and active citizenship, and commends its partnership and cross-organisational approach in bringing together the area's diverse communities.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Angela Constance, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Afghan United on recently hosting the Refugee Festival Scotland 2019 Football Tournament; commends in particular, Abdul Bostani of Glasgow Afghan United, for his efforts in organising the annual event; understands that Glasgow Afghan United is a community-led organisation seeking to improve the lives of Afghans and a wide range of ethnic minority communities living in Glasgow by promoting sport, health and wellbeing, social integration and active citizenship; notes that the tournament hosted 24 football teams in Toryglen Regional Football Centre, with participants of over 50 nationalities, including a local politicians team; appreciates that the tournament engages people in sport and encourages integration between communities; thanks Glasgow Life Sport, the Scottish Unity Football League, NG Homes, Refugee Festival Scotland, Glasgow City Council, the National Lottery Community Fund, and Police Scotland for their support of the event; acknowledges the kind donation of the Lowland Reserve Brigade Trophy to the tournament by the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for the Lowlands of Scotland; congratulates Red Road FC on winning this year's tournament, particularly as it is the first they have played in, and wishes all involved every success in their future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Afghan United on recently hosting the Refugee Festival Scotland 2019 Football Tournament; commends in particular, Abdul Bostani of Glasgow Afghan United, for his efforts in organising the annual event; understands that Glasgow Afghan United is a community-led organisation seeking to improve the lives of Afghans and a wide range of ethnic minority communities living in Glasgow by promoting sport, health and wellbeing, social integration and active citizenship; notes that the tournament hosted 24 football teams in Toryglen Regional Football Centre, with participants of over 50 nationalities, including a local politicians team; appreciates that the tournament engages people in sport and encourages integration between communities; thanks Glasgow Life Sport, the Scottish Unity Football League, NG Homes, Refugee Festival Scotland, Glasgow City Council, the National Lottery Community Fund, and Police Scotland for their support of the event; acknowledges the kind donation of the Lowland Reserve Brigade Trophy to the tournament by the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for the Lowlands of Scotland; congratulates Red Road FC on winning this year's tournament, particularly as it is the first they have played in, and wishes all involved every success in their future endeavours.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Angela Constance, Neil Findlay, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the many organisations in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency to receive funding from the Corra Foundation’s 2019 Henry Duncan Grants; notes that the Children’s Wood has received £4,000 towards the delivery of its youth programme over the next year to engage with hard-to-reach young people; acknowledges that the Concrete Garden received £4,000 towards the costs of running its social and therapeutic gardening programme; understands that Maryhill Mobile Children’s Services received £3,840 towards the delivery of its forest school programme for children and a pilot project with children and older people; notes that Colston Milton Parish Church received £5,000 to fund a full-time community arts worker; acknowledges that the St Matthew’s Centre received £5,000 towards the salary of a caretaker; understands that North Kelvin Sports Development Group secured £3,120 towards the salary of a project coordinator; notes that the Good Morning Project was awarded £5,000 to help fund its telephone befrienders and meet the associated running costs; believes that the sheer range and variety of organisations that secured awards is testimony to the efforts and vibrancy of charities and third sector organisations across the constituency, which it considers make a very real difference to the lives of the communities that they serve; is confident that this funding will be put to excellent use; thanks all the staff and volunteers for everything that they do, and wishes everyone associated with each organisation every success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the many organisations in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency to receive funding from the Corra Foundation’s 2019 Henry Duncan Grants; notes that the Children’s Wood has received £4,000 towards the delivery of its youth programme over the next year to engage with hard-to-reach young people; acknowledges that the Concrete Garden received £4,000 towards the costs of running its social and therapeutic gardening programme; understands that Maryhill Mobile Children’s Services received £3,840 towards the delivery of its forest school programme for children and a pilot project with children and older people; notes that Colston Milton Parish Church received £5,000 to fund a full-time community arts worker; acknowledges that the St Matthew’s Centre received £5,000 towards the salary of a caretaker; understands that North Kelvin Sports Development Group secured £3,120 towards the salary of a project coordinator; notes that the Good Morning Project was awarded £5,000 to help fund its telephone befrienders and meet the associated running costs; believes that the sheer range and variety of organisations that secured awards is testimony to the efforts and vibrancy of charities and third sector organisations across the constituency, which it considers make a very real difference to the lives of the communities that they serve; is confident that this funding will be put to excellent use; thanks all the staff and volunteers for everything that they do, and wishes everyone associated with each organisation every success in the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Jenny Gilruth, Angela Constance, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and their families, the staff and the wider school community at Cadder Primary School, which held its annual awards ceremony on 13 June 2019; thanks the staff for their dedication and commitment to the children; commends the pupils and their families for seizing the learning opportunities open to them and pays a special tribute to the winners of the Value Cup, Ava Kelly from P1 and Alexander MacLean from P6; notes that this award reflects the school's values of teamwork, kindness, respect and ambition; acknowledges that Ava and Alexander have been recognised for reflecting such values daily and for being excellent citizens and positive role-models for the school and the community, and sends its best wishes to all connected with the school.
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and their families, the staff and the wider school community at Cadder Primary School, which held its annual awards ceremony on 13 June 2019; thanks the staff for their dedication and commitment to the children; commends the pupils and their families for seizing the learning opportunities open to them and pays a special tribute to the winners of the Value Cup, Ava Kelly from P1 and Alexander MacLean from P6; notes that this award reflects the school's values of teamwork, kindness, respect and ambition; acknowledges that Ava and Alexander have been recognised for reflecting such values daily and for being excellent citizens and positive role-models for the school and the community, and sends its best wishes to all connected with the school.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, Angela Constance, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament recognises the success of the Jim Ross Festival, which was held on 15 June 2019 to celebrate the memory and service of Jim, who was a long-serving member of Ashfield FC, giving 63 years in commitment as a treasurer and committee member before sadly passing away in June 2018; understands that, ahead of the festival, Jim’s family, along with ex-Ashfield members and players, held a brief ceremony in his honour; notes that the family shared readings and laid Jim’s ashes on the field; acknowledges that the stadium's owner, Gerry Facenna, arranged for a plaque to be place in commemoration on the main stand wall; believes that this was a fitting way to, not only say goodbye to a loyal friend and member of the club, but to also officially open the weekend for the festival, which welcomed 500 players aged between nine and 12 from 21 teams; considers that this was a fitting celebration of Jim’s life; notes that all of the participants received a medal, with three players also receiving a Player of the Festival medal and three teams being given a Team of the Festival award; congratulates them on their success, but believes that the real winner on the day was the memory of Jim and his lifetime of commitment to Ashfield.
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That the Parliament recognises the success of the Jim Ross Festival, which was held on 15 June 2019 to celebrate the memory and service of Jim, who was a long-serving member of Ashfield FC, giving 63 years in commitment as a treasurer and committee member before sadly passing away in June 2018; understands that, ahead of the festival, Jim’s family, along with ex-Ashfield members and players, held a brief ceremony in his honour; notes that the family shared readings and laid Jim’s ashes on the field; acknowledges that the stadium's owner, Gerry Facenna, arranged for a plaque to be place in commemoration on the main stand wall; believes that this was a fitting way to, not only say goodbye to a loyal friend and member of the club, but to also officially open the weekend for the festival, which welcomed 500 players aged between nine and 12 from 21 teams; considers that this was a fitting celebration of Jim’s life; notes that all of the participants received a medal, with three players also receiving a Player of the Festival medal and three teams being given a Team of the Festival award; congratulates them on their success, but believes that the real winner on the day was the memory of Jim and his lifetime of commitment to Ashfield.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Ruth Maguire, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament recognises the great work of the nurture group at Cadder Primary School in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency in securing, designing and painting "Buddy Benches" for the school playground; notes that these benches serve as a place for children who feel lonely, sad or upset in the playground to sit and be greeted by a friend or be in a supportive environment to be comforted; welcomes the highly successful grand opening of these benches on 20 June 2019; highlights a related video on Twitter in which the children of the nurture group and Rainbow Room excitedly explain and reveal how their clever and thoughtful ideas came to fruition; recognises that this initiative promotes inclusion within the school and helps children to feel supported, nurtured and grow in confidence, and congratulates all involved on their great work, including the children, as well as their teachers and families, for encouraging such creatively and thoughtfulness among the school community.
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That the Parliament recognises the great work of the nurture group at Cadder Primary School in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency in securing, designing and painting "Buddy Benches" for the school playground; notes that these benches serve as a place for children who feel lonely, sad or upset in the playground to sit and be greeted by a friend or be in a supportive environment to be comforted; welcomes the highly successful grand opening of these benches on 20 June 2019; highlights a related video on Twitter in which the children of the nurture group and Rainbow Room excitedly explain and reveal how their clever and thoughtful ideas came to fruition; recognises that this initiative promotes inclusion within the school and helps children to feel supported, nurtured and grow in confidence, and congratulates all involved on their great work, including the children, as well as their teachers and families, for encouraging such creatively and thoughtfulness among the school community.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Angela Constance, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament marks Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Action Week, which begins on 17 June 2019; congratulates MND Scotland on providing vital care and support to people affected by MND and on committing £2.4 million to invest across Scotland and the UK for research to help find a cure; notes that MND Scotland provides various crucial services including grants, counselling, benefits advice and advocacy for those living with the condition and their families; looks forward to welcoming representatives and service users of MND Scotland to the Parliament for a reception on 18 June; encourages everyone to support the work of MND Scotland, recognising the importance of donations and volunteering to MND Scotland, and believes that such assistance can help towards finding a cure.
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That the Parliament marks Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Action Week, which begins on 17 June 2019; congratulates MND Scotland on providing vital care and support to people affected by MND and on committing £2.4 million to invest across Scotland and the UK for research to help find a cure; notes that MND Scotland provides various crucial services including grants, counselling, benefits advice and advocacy for those living with the condition and their families; looks forward to welcoming representatives and service users of MND Scotland to the Parliament for a reception on 18 June; encourages everyone to support the work of MND Scotland, recognising the importance of donations and volunteering to MND Scotland, and believes that such assistance can help towards finding a cure.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Liam McArthur, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, James Kelly, Monica Lennon, Gordon Lindhurst, Angela Constance, John Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Neil Findlay, Clare Adamson, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Stewart Stevenson, Gail Ross
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That the Parliament notes with concern the current uncertainty regarding the future of Maryhill Football Club; offers its solidarity and best wishes at this challenging time; congratulates the club president, Tam Drew, acting secretary, Jeff Holmes, manager, Allan Kelly, and his assistant, Kevin Lafferty, on their excellent work running the club in such circumstances; recognises that the club needs backing, including additional volunteers from the local community, in order to provide stability for the coming season and expand in the future; commends those involved with the club over many generations who have ensured that it has played a central role in Maryhill and Scottish football during its proud 135-year history, in particular in winning the Scottish Junior Cup on two occasions and the Central League Premier Division in 1997 and 1998; notes some of the famous names associated with the club, including the footballing legends, Danny McGrain and Tommy Burns, and high profile figures still involved in football such as Jim Duffy; welcomes the club’s plans to hold a fundraising football friendly in July 2019 with Insane Wrestling, and urges people in Maryhill and beyond to rally round their local junior football team and help the "Hill" towards many more successes in the future.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the current uncertainty regarding the future of Maryhill Football Club; offers its solidarity and best wishes at this challenging time; congratulates the club president, Tam Drew, acting secretary, Jeff Holmes, manager, Allan Kelly, and his assistant, Kevin Lafferty, on their excellent work running the club in such circumstances; recognises that the club needs backing, including additional volunteers from the local community, in order to provide stability for the coming season and expand in the future; commends those involved with the club over many generations who have ensured that it has played a central role in Maryhill and Scottish football during its proud 135-year history, in particular in winning the Scottish Junior Cup on two occasions and the Central League Premier Division in 1997 and 1998; notes some of the famous names associated with the club, including the footballing legends, Danny McGrain and Tommy Burns, and high profile figures still involved in football such as Jim Duffy; welcomes the club’s plans to hold a fundraising football friendly in July 2019 with Insane Wrestling, and urges people in Maryhill and beyond to rally round their local junior football team and help the "Hill" towards many more successes in the future.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, David Stewart, Pauline McNeill, James Kelly, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gail Ross, Keith Brown, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire
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