That the Parliament commemorates the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day; pays tribute to the surviving veterans and recognises the enormous sacrifice of men and women from across the Allied nations and resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied territory for their contribution and courage in defeating fascism; regrets the enormous loss of life whether in combat, as victims of the Holocaust or the many innocent civilians killed during the hostilities; celebrates the enduring peace achieved in Europe since 1945; notes that current circumstances do not allow for a more traditional celebration of the collective endeavour to bring peace to Europe, but pledges again to ensure that such a conflict is never allowed to engulf the world again.
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That the Parliament commemorates the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day; pays tribute to the surviving veterans and recognises the enormous sacrifice of men and women from across the Allied nations and resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied territory for their contribution and courage in defeating fascism; regrets the enormous loss of life whether in combat, as victims of the Holocaust or the many innocent civilians killed during the hostilities; celebrates the enduring peace achieved in Europe since 1945; notes that current circumstances do not allow for a more traditional celebration of the collective endeavour to bring peace to Europe, but pledges again to ensure that such a conflict is never allowed to engulf the world again.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Liam Kerr, Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Alex Rowley, Liam McArthur, Finlay Carson, Liz Smith, Emma Harper, Graham Simpson, Donald Cameron, Richard Lyle, Maurice Corry, Bill Bowman, Brian Whittle, Mark McDonald, Oliver Mundell, David Torrance, Murdo Fraser, Alexander Burnett, Willie Rennie, Stewart Stevenson, Jackie Baillie, Gordon Lindhurst, John Mason, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Beatrice Wishart, Andy Wightman, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Margaret Mitchell, Neil Bibby, Adam Tomkins, Annie Wells, Annabelle Ewing, Rachael Hamilton, John Scott, Monica Lennon, Gillian Martin, Alex Cole-Hamilton
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20615 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Scotland’s Future), leave out from "the sovereign right" to end and insert "that the sovereign right of the people of Scotland was exercised in 2014 when more than two million people voted to reject independence; agrees with the cross-party Smith Commission report published after the 2014 referendum and backed by the UK Government that 'nothing in this report prevents Scotland becoming an independent country in the future should the people of Scotland so choose'; recognises, however, that the 2014 referendum was rightly described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and that it is incumbent on all parties to abide by its result; calls on the Scottish Government to abandon its obsession with a second independence referendum; expects the Scottish Ministers to devote their energies to, and to use their parliamentary time to debate, matters of devolved competence, such as health, education, transport and the economy in Scotland, and regrets that yet again the Scottish Government has chosen to debate the constitution instead of the failures in Scottish public services for which it is responsible."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20615 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Scotland’s Future), leave out from "the sovereign right" to end and insert "that the sovereign right of the people of Scotland was exercised in 2014 when more than two million people voted to reject independence; agrees with the cross-party Smith Commission report published after the 2014 referendum and backed by the UK Government that 'nothing in this report prevents Scotland becoming an independent country in the future should the people of Scotland so choose'; recognises, however, that the 2014 referendum was rightly described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and that it is incumbent on all parties to abide by its result; calls on the Scottish Government to abandon its obsession with a second independence referendum; expects the Scottish Ministers to devote their energies to, and to use their parliamentary time to debate, matters of devolved competence, such as health, education, transport and the economy in Scotland, and regrets that yet again the Scottish Government has chosen to debate the constitution instead of the failures in Scottish public services for which it is responsible."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates the Holocaust survivor and Giffnock resident, Ingrid Wuga, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to Holocaust education by The Queen in the New Year Honours List; notes that this has been announced on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau; acknowledges that Ingrid has devoted her life to improving awareness of the horrors of the Holocaust and that, in the last five years, over 5,000 adults and children have experienced her testimony through the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Outreach Programme; acknowledges that, alongside her work on Holocaust education, Ingrid has put in a huge effort into helping charities, including the British Limbless ex-Serviceman’s Association (BLESMA) and The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Bellahouston Park; notes that Ingrid was born in Dortmund in 1924 and escaped Germany to the UK on the Kindertransport just before the commencement of the Second World War; acknowledges that she settled in Scotland with her family when her parents were offered employment in Ayrshire; recognises that Ingrid’s husband, Henry, who is also a Holocaust survivor, was appointed an MBE in 1999 for his services to sport for disabled people, and congratulates Ingrid and Henry on their 75th wedding anniversary, which they celebrated in December 2019.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Holocaust survivor and Giffnock resident, Ingrid Wuga, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to Holocaust education by The Queen in the New Year Honours List; notes that this has been announced on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau; acknowledges that Ingrid has devoted her life to improving awareness of the horrors of the Holocaust and that, in the last five years, over 5,000 adults and children have experienced her testimony through the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Outreach Programme; acknowledges that, alongside her work on Holocaust education, Ingrid has put in a huge effort into helping charities, including the British Limbless ex-Serviceman’s Association (BLESMA) and The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Bellahouston Park; notes that Ingrid was born in Dortmund in 1924 and escaped Germany to the UK on the Kindertransport just before the commencement of the Second World War; acknowledges that she settled in Scotland with her family when her parents were offered employment in Ayrshire; recognises that Ingrid’s husband, Henry, who is also a Holocaust survivor, was appointed an MBE in 1999 for his services to sport for disabled people, and congratulates Ingrid and Henry on their 75th wedding anniversary, which they celebrated in December 2019.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Brian Whittle, Bill Bowman, Gordon Lindhurst, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Margaret Mitchell, Mark McDonald, Edward Mountain, Richard Lyle, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Alison Harris, Stewart Stevenson, Michelle Ballantyne, Sandra White, Johann Lamont, Gil Paterson, Donald Cameron, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the University of the West of Scotland’s Vision Schools Scotland project and supports its key objective of accrediting primary and secondary schools that have demonstrated excellence in the teaching of the Holocaust; notes that the initiative has two levels of accreditation and that its other principal aims include assisting in the further development of Citizenship Education in schools by tackling prejudice and discrimination through the lessons taught by the Holocaust, the fostering of an approach to Holocaust Education that has a focus on antisemitism in the contemporary world as well as antisemitism at other points in history, such as in Europe during the 193's, the sharing of good practice in Holocaust Education between teachers and schools, and supporting teachers through delivery of continued professional learning; acknowledges that Vision Schools Scotland had a hugely successful pilot project in June 2017 with two secondary schools and one primary school receiving the accreditation; further acknowledges that the 2017 launch was followed by the first full awards ceremony at the Parliament in November 2018, which saw one primary and three secondary schools achieve the level 1 award, while one other secondary school was able to achieve the level 2 award; congratulates the University of the West of Scotland and its partner, the Holocaust Educational Trust, on the early achievements of Vision Schools Scotland, and looks forward to the second annual awards ceremony, which will be held at the Parliament on 7 November 2019, which will result in more Scottish schools receiving both level 1 and 2 awards.
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That the Parliament welcomes the University of the West of Scotland’s Vision Schools Scotland project and supports its key objective of accrediting primary and secondary schools that have demonstrated excellence in the teaching of the Holocaust; notes that the initiative has two levels of accreditation and that its other principal aims include assisting in the further development of Citizenship Education in schools by tackling prejudice and discrimination through the lessons taught by the Holocaust, the fostering of an approach to Holocaust Education that has a focus on antisemitism in the contemporary world as well as antisemitism at other points in history, such as in Europe during the 193's, the sharing of good practice in Holocaust Education between teachers and schools, and supporting teachers through delivery of continued professional learning; acknowledges that Vision Schools Scotland had a hugely successful pilot project in June 2017 with two secondary schools and one primary school receiving the accreditation; further acknowledges that the 2017 launch was followed by the first full awards ceremony at the Parliament in November 2018, which saw one primary and three secondary schools achieve the level 1 award, while one other secondary school was able to achieve the level 2 award; congratulates the University of the West of Scotland and its partner, the Holocaust Educational Trust, on the early achievements of Vision Schools Scotland, and looks forward to the second annual awards ceremony, which will be held at the Parliament on 7 November 2019, which will result in more Scottish schools receiving both level 1 and 2 awards.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Richard Lyle, Maurice Corry, Stuart McMillan, Finlay Carson, Edward Mountain, Jamie Greene, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne, Jackie Baillie, Neil Bibby, Gil Paterson, Rachael Hamilton, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur, Alex Cole-Hamilton
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the success of the 2019 edition of the Eaglesham Fair, which was held on 1 June; notes that this year’s event was extra special as it coincided with the 250th anniversary of the founding of Eaglesham; acknowledges that the theme of this year’s event was based on The Greatest Showman and that a range of entertainment was on show, including amusements, soft play, a disco, circus games, a petting zoo, races and much more; congratulates Millie Parker on being named the Fair Queen; recognises the hard work and dedication of the organising committee, which went to great lengths to make possible such a highly commendable event on Eaglesham’s 250th anniversary, and awaits with anticipation further successful editions of the Eaglesham Fair in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the success of the 2019 edition of the Eaglesham Fair, which was held on 1 June; notes that this year’s event was extra special as it coincided with the 250th anniversary of the founding of Eaglesham; acknowledges that the theme of this year’s event was based on The Greatest Showman and that a range of entertainment was on show, including amusements, soft play, a disco, circus games, a petting zoo, races and much more; congratulates Millie Parker on being named the Fair Queen; recognises the hard work and dedication of the organising committee, which went to great lengths to make possible such a highly commendable event on Eaglesham’s 250th anniversary, and awaits with anticipation further successful editions of the Eaglesham Fair in the future.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Edward Mountain, Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Jamie Greene, Tom Mason, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Liam Kerr, Gil Paterson, Maurice Corry, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Gordon Lindhurst, Neil Bibby, Kenneth Gibson, Ruth Maguire, Stewart Stevenson, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament commemorates the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings; recognises that, on 6 June 1944, 156,000 allied troops led by the UK and the United States landed on the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi control in what was the largest amphibious military operation in history; notes that, by the end of D-Day, allied soldiers had gained a foothold within France and that victory in Europe was secured in fewer than 12 months after the formal acceptance of the Nazis’ unconditional surrender on 8 May 1945; acknowledges that The Queen and Prime Minister were accompanied by leaders from 15 other countries at a commemoration ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings held in Portsmouth on 5 June, and joins The Queen in expressing the nation's thanks and gratitude for the bravery and sacrifice of all service personnel who were part of this crucial Second World War military operation.
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That the Parliament commemorates the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings; recognises that, on 6 June 1944, 156,000 allied troops led by the UK and the United States landed on the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi control in what was the largest amphibious military operation in history; notes that, by the end of D-Day, allied soldiers had gained a foothold within France and that victory in Europe was secured in fewer than 12 months after the formal acceptance of the Nazis’ unconditional surrender on 8 May 1945; acknowledges that The Queen and Prime Minister were accompanied by leaders from 15 other countries at a commemoration ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings held in Portsmouth on 5 June, and joins The Queen in expressing the nation's thanks and gratitude for the bravery and sacrifice of all service personnel who were part of this crucial Second World War military operation.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne R, Tom Mason, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Alexander Stewart, Mark McDonald, Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Bob Doris, Brian Whittle, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, John Scott, Murdo Fraser, Jackie Baillie, Maurice Golden, John Mason, Neil Bibby, Alex Rowley, Oliver Mundell, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Angela Constance, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the head teacher, John Docherty, and the staff and pupils, at St Ninian’s High in Giffnock, after the school received an excellent inspection report from Education Scotland; acknowledges that some of the key strengths highlighted by the report include the excellent leadership and strategic planning provided by John, a strong commitment on the part of staff to undertake continued professional learning opportunities, the outstanding attainment and achievement of the pupils and the atmosphere of aspiration that has been established; notes that. on the quality indicators, leadership of change and raising attainment and achievement, the school was ranked as "excellent" and that on the indicators, learning, teaching and assessment and ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion, it was rated as "very good"; commends John and the staff and pupils on the hugely impressive report, and looks forward to what it believes will the be further success that will be achieved in future at what has long been established as one of Scotland’s leading state secondary schools.
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That the Parliament congratulates the head teacher, John Docherty, and the staff and pupils, at St Ninian’s High in Giffnock, after the school received an excellent inspection report from Education Scotland; acknowledges that some of the key strengths highlighted by the report include the excellent leadership and strategic planning provided by John, a strong commitment on the part of staff to undertake continued professional learning opportunities, the outstanding attainment and achievement of the pupils and the atmosphere of aspiration that has been established; notes that. on the quality indicators, leadership of change and raising attainment and achievement, the school was ranked as "excellent" and that on the indicators, learning, teaching and assessment and ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion, it was rated as "very good"; commends John and the staff and pupils on the hugely impressive report, and looks forward to what it believes will the be further success that will be achieved in future at what has long been established as one of Scotland’s leading state secondary schools.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Maurice Golden, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament acknowledges that the 2019 Annual March of the Living, Hungary's annual Holocaust Memorial Day, was held in in Budapest on 14 April and was dedicated to the Scottish missionary, Jane Haining, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for protecting Jewish children during the Second World War; remembers the courage and bravery of Jane, who first ignored warnings to return to Scotland in 1940, and then again in 1944 after Hungary was invaded; recalls that she famously wrote that she would not leave the children in her care during days of darkness; acknowledges that Jane was arrested in March 1944 and was subsequently murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau, aged just 47; recognises that she is the only Scot to be honoured as "righteous among the nations" at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Centre in Jerusalem, which is a title bestowed on non-Jewish people who risked their own lives to protect Jews during the Second World War, and that her name is rightly inscribed on the walls of honour at the Garden of the Righteous, and agrees that the decision to dedicate the 2019 annual march to her memory was a fitting tribute to the personal self-sacrifice that Jane made to protect Jewish children.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that the 2019 Annual March of the Living, Hungary's annual Holocaust Memorial Day, was held in in Budapest on 14 April and was dedicated to the Scottish missionary, Jane Haining, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for protecting Jewish children during the Second World War; remembers the courage and bravery of Jane, who first ignored warnings to return to Scotland in 1940, and then again in 1944 after Hungary was invaded; recalls that she famously wrote that she would not leave the children in her care during days of darkness; acknowledges that Jane was arrested in March 1944 and was subsequently murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau, aged just 47; recognises that she is the only Scot to be honoured as "righteous among the nations" at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Centre in Jerusalem, which is a title bestowed on non-Jewish people who risked their own lives to protect Jews during the Second World War, and that her name is rightly inscribed on the walls of honour at the Garden of the Righteous, and agrees that the decision to dedicate the 2019 annual march to her memory was a fitting tribute to the personal self-sacrifice that Jane made to protect Jewish children.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Miles Briggs, John Mason, Murdo Fraser, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Sandra White, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Oliver Mundell, John Scott, Maureen Watt, Jeremy Balfour, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Elaine Holmes and Olive McIlroy, who founded the Scottish Mesh Survivors campaign group, on winning the top prize, the Amazing Lifetime Inspiration Award, at the No.1 Amazing Women Awards held at the Old Fruit Market in Glasgow on 7 March 2019; acknowledges that this is the second annual No.1 Amazing Women Awards and that the purpose of the event is to celebrate the achievements of incredible women in Scotland; commends Elaine, who is resident in Eastwood, and Olive, for their heroic efforts in leading the Scottish Mesh Survivors campaign and fighting to ensure justice for all of the women in Scotland who have suffered the consequences of damaging mesh procedures; agrees that they are an outstanding choice for the Amazing Lifetime Inspiration Award, and congratulates them on yet another well-deserved achievement.
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That the Parliament congratulates Elaine Holmes and Olive McIlroy, who founded the Scottish Mesh Survivors campaign group, on winning the top prize, the Amazing Lifetime Inspiration Award, at the No.1 Amazing Women Awards held at the Old Fruit Market in Glasgow on 7 March 2019; acknowledges that this is the second annual No.1 Amazing Women Awards and that the purpose of the event is to celebrate the achievements of incredible women in Scotland; commends Elaine, who is resident in Eastwood, and Olive, for their heroic efforts in leading the Scottish Mesh Survivors campaign and fighting to ensure justice for all of the women in Scotland who have suffered the consequences of damaging mesh procedures; agrees that they are an outstanding choice for the Amazing Lifetime Inspiration Award, and congratulates them on yet another well-deserved achievement.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, David Torrance, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Bowman, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Rona Mackay, Liz Smith, Liam Kerr, Annie Wells, Alex Neil, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Tom Mason, Maurice Golden, John Scott, Alexander Burnett, Neil Findlay, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes the success of the first I Love Clarkston Community Awards, which were presented at the Redhurst Hotel in Eastwood on 1 March 2019; acknowledges that the purpose of the event was to recognise the efforts and achievements of the people, groups and business organisations in Clarkston that carry out valuable work in the community; notes that the ceremony was organised by the I Love Clarkston Business Improvement District (BID) and that eight awards were presented on the night; expresses its thanks to all of the organisations that kindly sponsored the event, Anytime Fitness Clarkston, Bluebird Care Glasgow South, Business Gateway, East Renfrewshire Council, @JJPR Bathrooms and Swanson Sports; commends the Clarkston BID Manager, Andy Dunlop, on his excellent work in putting the event together, Pulse Community Radio for hosting the evening, Ginny and the Tonic for providing the entertainment and Nick Afchain Films and Tentu for recording the ceremony; congratulates all who picked up prizes on the evening, including BlueBird Care, which was named National Business of the Year, Distinction Health and Beauty, which won the Independent Business of the Year title, Iain Winters, who received the Clarkston Community Champion Award, Claire Murray, who was awarded the prize for Inspirational Leader, Pamela Coulter, who was named as Customer Service Star, and Carolside Sports Club, which was given the Community Group of the Year title; notes that Abby Turnbull won the Kyle Bremner Award for being the young person of the year; acknowledges that this award is named after, Kyle, a Williamwood High School pupil who raised thousands of pounds for charity in memory of his mum, but who passed away, aged just 14, in December 2017; acknowledges that Kyle's grandparents were present on the night and that he was rightly and deservedly named as “the Heart of Clarkston” at the event, and looks forward to these awards continuing in future years.
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That the Parliament welcomes the success of the first I Love Clarkston Community Awards, which were presented at the Redhurst Hotel in Eastwood on 1 March 2019; acknowledges that the purpose of the event was to recognise the efforts and achievements of the people, groups and business organisations in Clarkston that carry out valuable work in the community; notes that the ceremony was organised by the I Love Clarkston Business Improvement District (BID) and that eight awards were presented on the night; expresses its thanks to all of the organisations that kindly sponsored the event, Anytime Fitness Clarkston, Bluebird Care Glasgow South, Business Gateway, East Renfrewshire Council, @JJPR Bathrooms and Swanson Sports; commends the Clarkston BID Manager, Andy Dunlop, on his excellent work in putting the event together, Pulse Community Radio for hosting the evening, Ginny and the Tonic for providing the entertainment and Nick Afchain Films and Tentu for recording the ceremony; congratulates all who picked up prizes on the evening, including BlueBird Care, which was named National Business of the Year, Distinction Health and Beauty, which won the Independent Business of the Year title, Iain Winters, who received the Clarkston Community Champion Award, Claire Murray, who was awarded the prize for Inspirational Leader, Pamela Coulter, who was named as Customer Service Star, and Carolside Sports Club, which was given the Community Group of the Year title; notes that Abby Turnbull won the Kyle Bremner Award for being the young person of the year; acknowledges that this award is named after, Kyle, a Williamwood High School pupil who raised thousands of pounds for charity in memory of his mum, but who passed away, aged just 14, in December 2017; acknowledges that Kyle's grandparents were present on the night and that he was rightly and deservedly named as “the Heart of Clarkston” at the event, and looks forward to these awards continuing in future years.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Bill Bowman, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Tom Mason, Bill Kidd, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Liam Kerr, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Golden, Gil Paterson, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2019
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