That the Parliament commends the work of Aberdeen FC and the Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT) through the Still Standing Free campaign; understands that this has involved club staff, including players, making over 6,500 calls to supporters and vulnerable people who may be socially isolated, with over £32,000 being raised via JustGiving to make food deliveries in partnership with C FINE, which is an Aberdeen-based charity and food bank; recognises that over 800 deliveries have been made across the north-east, with over 2,000 children, and over 3,500 people in total, being supported through this scheme; notes that 11 May 2020 marked “Gothenburg Day”, recognising the 37th anniversary of Aberdeen’s victory over Real Madrid in the 1983 European Cup Winners Cup Final, which was marked by the club and former players, and gave the opportunity to again highlight the Still Standing Free campaign and encourage donations from supporters and well-wishers; commends all involved at Aberdeen FC and the AFCCT for the role that they are playing in reaching out to vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes them continued success.
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That the Parliament commends the work of Aberdeen FC and the Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT) through the Still Standing Free campaign; understands that this has involved club staff, including players, making over 6,500 calls to supporters and vulnerable people who may be socially isolated, with over £32,000 being raised via JustGiving to make food deliveries in partnership with C FINE, which is an Aberdeen-based charity and food bank; recognises that over 800 deliveries have been made across the north-east, with over 2,000 children, and over 3,500 people in total, being supported through this scheme; notes that 11 May 2020 marked “Gothenburg Day”, recognising the 37th anniversary of Aberdeen’s victory over Real Madrid in the 1983 European Cup Winners Cup Final, which was marked by the club and former players, and gave the opportunity to again highlight the Still Standing Free campaign and encourage donations from supporters and well-wishers; commends all involved at Aberdeen FC and the AFCCT for the role that they are playing in reaching out to vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes them continued success.
Supported by: David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Liam Kerr, Colin Beattie, Kenneth Gibson, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson R
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That the Parliament congratulates Outdoor & Woodland Learning (OWL) North East Group on being awarded a National Lottery Medium Grants Scotland: Improving Lives grant; understands that the group has been given £68,500, which will be used to expand its outdoor learning programme for people who use mental health and substance misuse services; notes that approximately 90 people will take part in six Branching Out courses, with activities such as health walks, mindfulness, Tai Chi and environmental art; understands that six months of ongoing support for volunteering, training and employment opportunities will also be offered once the course finishes, with an estimated 18 volunteers planned to contribute to this three-year project; commends all involved in OWL and the north east group, and passes on its best wishes for continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Outdoor & Woodland Learning (OWL) North East Group on being awarded a National Lottery Medium Grants Scotland: Improving Lives grant; understands that the group has been given £68,500, which will be used to expand its outdoor learning programme for people who use mental health and substance misuse services; notes that approximately 90 people will take part in six Branching Out courses, with activities such as health walks, mindfulness, Tai Chi and environmental art; understands that six months of ongoing support for volunteering, training and employment opportunities will also be offered once the course finishes, with an estimated 18 volunteers planned to contribute to this three-year project; commends all involved in OWL and the north east group, and passes on its best wishes for continued success in the future.
Supported by: David Torrance, Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament commends the volunteer-run charity, Street Friends Aberdeen, which is providing hot meals and supplies for homeless people in need; understands that the charity is providing take-away meals outside the Aberdeen Church of Christ, George Street, with an average of 800 meal cartons being packed a week; notes that volunteers are out four nights a week providing three-course meals for homeless and vulnerable people to collect; recognises that the charity has no source of funding and relies solely on the generosity of the public and the area's businesses; commends all involved at Street Friends for this vital role it is playing during difficult times, and encourages the public to find out how they too can help support this charity and others helping the vulnerable.
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That the Parliament commends the volunteer-run charity, Street Friends Aberdeen, which is providing hot meals and supplies for homeless people in need; understands that the charity is providing take-away meals outside the Aberdeen Church of Christ, George Street, with an average of 800 meal cartons being packed a week; notes that volunteers are out four nights a week providing three-course meals for homeless and vulnerable people to collect; recognises that the charity has no source of funding and relies solely on the generosity of the public and the area's businesses; commends all involved at Street Friends for this vital role it is playing during difficult times, and encourages the public to find out how they too can help support this charity and others helping the vulnerable.
Supported by: Sandra White, Jeremy Balfour, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Stewart Stevenson, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament commends the work of Aberdeen Laundry Services (ALS) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that both the company and its subsidiary business, Cathkin Clean Scotland, have secured funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland to support operations during the outbreak; notes that the business has been supporting NHS services and has also been involved in opening additional supply lines of personal protective equipment (PPE) and linen for frontline staff; recognises that this funding has helped ALS meet increased demands from the NHS, retrain staff and begin plans to re-open post-pandemic; commends the hard work of ALS’s management and staff during these exceptionally challenging times, and passes on its best wishes to them for a safe and successful future.
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That the Parliament commends the work of Aberdeen Laundry Services (ALS) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that both the company and its subsidiary business, Cathkin Clean Scotland, have secured funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland to support operations during the outbreak; notes that the business has been supporting NHS services and has also been involved in opening additional supply lines of personal protective equipment (PPE) and linen for frontline staff; recognises that this funding has helped ALS meet increased demands from the NHS, retrain staff and begin plans to re-open post-pandemic; commends the hard work of ALS’s management and staff during these exceptionally challenging times, and passes on its best wishes to them for a safe and successful future.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Liam Kerr, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Mindset, a mental health programme run by Grassroot Soccer, in specially selected schools in the north east; understands that Buchanhaven Primary School in Peterhead and Lochside Academy in Altens, Aberdeen, were selected for the project, which aims to mix sporting activities with discussions about health and wellbeing with young people; notes that, by participating in the project, it is hoped that young people will learn key skills such as communication and resilience to help improve their mental health and confidence to talk about any issues they may be experiencing; recognises the involvement of local organisations, including the University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen FC’s Community Trust, in delivering the project to these schools, and wishes the organisers, schools and their pupils every success in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Mindset, a mental health programme run by Grassroot Soccer, in specially selected schools in the north east; understands that Buchanhaven Primary School in Peterhead and Lochside Academy in Altens, Aberdeen, were selected for the project, which aims to mix sporting activities with discussions about health and wellbeing with young people; notes that, by participating in the project, it is hoped that young people will learn key skills such as communication and resilience to help improve their mental health and confidence to talk about any issues they may be experiencing; recognises the involvement of local organisations, including the University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen FC’s Community Trust, in delivering the project to these schools, and wishes the organisers, schools and their pupils every success in the future.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Mark McDonald, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Liam Kerr, Willie Coffey, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Friends of the Special Nursery, which supports babies who are born too early or too sick to survive without medical intervention, on winning the Asda Bridge of Dee Green Token Giving programme’s customer vote and an award of £1,000; further congratulates the runner-up, Grampian Kidney Patients Association, which offers personal and financial support to patients with end stage renal failure and their families, on receiving £500; notes that, in celebration of the Asda Foundation’s 30th anniversary, the local charities, groups, schools and good causes nominated for Green Token Giving during Q4 last year saw their donation doubled; notes that the programme gives local customers the chance to vote for projects that matter most to them; thanks the Asda Foundation for its continued support of local communities, which has seen more than £400,000 invested in community projects and worthy causes in 2019, and hopes that many more local organisations will continue to benefit from the awards.
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That the Parliament congratulates Friends of the Special Nursery, which supports babies who are born too early or too sick to survive without medical intervention, on winning the Asda Bridge of Dee Green Token Giving programme’s customer vote and an award of £1,000; further congratulates the runner-up, Grampian Kidney Patients Association, which offers personal and financial support to patients with end stage renal failure and their families, on receiving £500; notes that, in celebration of the Asda Foundation’s 30th anniversary, the local charities, groups, schools and good causes nominated for Green Token Giving during Q4 last year saw their donation doubled; notes that the programme gives local customers the chance to vote for projects that matter most to them; thanks the Asda Foundation for its continued support of local communities, which has seen more than £400,000 invested in community projects and worthy causes in 2019, and hopes that many more local organisations will continue to benefit from the awards.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Stonehaven Gymnastics Club, which specialises in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics and has a number of different classes catering for various age groups and abilities, on winning the Asda Portlethen Green Token Giving programme's customer vote and award of £1,000; further congratulates the runner-up, Fordoun Defibrillator Group, which installs defibrillators in local schools and provides life-saving training, on receiving £500; thanks the Asda Foundation for its continued support of local community groups, and commends the hard work and dedication of all those involved in ensuring that local groups go from strength to strength.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stonehaven Gymnastics Club, which specialises in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics and has a number of different classes catering for various age groups and abilities, on winning the Asda Portlethen Green Token Giving programme's customer vote and award of £1,000; further congratulates the runner-up, Fordoun Defibrillator Group, which installs defibrillators in local schools and provides life-saving training, on receiving £500; thanks the Asda Foundation for its continued support of local community groups, and commends the hard work and dedication of all those involved in ensuring that local groups go from strength to strength.
Supported by: David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes a pledge by organisations to make Aberdeen Scotland’s first sustainable fish city; understands that Sustainable Fish Cities, an initiative formed by an alliance of non-profit organisations and co-ordinated by Sustain, promotes better food and farming practices and supports sustainable seafood issues; notes that the Aberdeen campaign is being co-ordinated by Granite City Good Food, with participating organisations including Robert Gordon University, Community Food Initiatives North East, DaVinci Ristorante Italiano and the Torry-based fish processing company, Joseph Robertson, with the latter committing to never using any unsustainable fish in its staff restaurant; commends the participating organisations for helping to ensure that Scotland’s vital fishing industry will have a sustainable future, and encourages other organisations in Aberdeen and across the country to get involved in this initiative.
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That the Parliament welcomes a pledge by organisations to make Aberdeen Scotland’s first sustainable fish city; understands that Sustainable Fish Cities, an initiative formed by an alliance of non-profit organisations and co-ordinated by Sustain, promotes better food and farming practices and supports sustainable seafood issues; notes that the Aberdeen campaign is being co-ordinated by Granite City Good Food, with participating organisations including Robert Gordon University, Community Food Initiatives North East, DaVinci Ristorante Italiano and the Torry-based fish processing company, Joseph Robertson, with the latter committing to never using any unsustainable fish in its staff restaurant; commends the participating organisations for helping to ensure that Scotland’s vital fishing industry will have a sustainable future, and encourages other organisations in Aberdeen and across the country to get involved in this initiative.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Bruce Crawford, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the first class of graduates in a collaboration between the University of Aberdeen and Zomba Theological College, Malawi; understands the University’s centre for ministry studies providing training to ministers at the College, which helped to ensure that its students did not have to travel to the UK to study special masters degrees; notes that 13 graduates were awarded their degrees in theology in ministry studies at a recent ceremony in Malawi, with the awards being presented by Rev Professor Andrew Clark and Rev Dr Ken Jeffrey, the programme co-ordinator; understands that this is the first time that a Scottish university has led a postgraduate programme for church leaders in Africa, and that a second class of 15 students is currently progressing through the programme; sends its best wishes to the partnership’s organisers, teachers and students for future success, and welcomes this programme as another symbol of Scotland’s strong friendship of over 150 years with Malawi.
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That the Parliament congratulates the first class of graduates in a collaboration between the University of Aberdeen and Zomba Theological College, Malawi; understands the University’s centre for ministry studies providing training to ministers at the College, which helped to ensure that its students did not have to travel to the UK to study special masters degrees; notes that 13 graduates were awarded their degrees in theology in ministry studies at a recent ceremony in Malawi, with the awards being presented by Rev Professor Andrew Clark and Rev Dr Ken Jeffrey, the programme co-ordinator; understands that this is the first time that a Scottish university has led a postgraduate programme for church leaders in Africa, and that a second class of 15 students is currently progressing through the programme; sends its best wishes to the partnership’s organisers, teachers and students for future success, and welcomes this programme as another symbol of Scotland’s strong friendship of over 150 years with Malawi.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Lewis Macdonald, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Alex Rowley, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates Archway, a charity that provides support and respite to almost 200 families, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary; understands that Archway opened its first care home on Westburn Road, Aberdeen, in 1990, and has since gone on to provide additional services, including respite breaks, a holiday home in Nairn, day activities and a weekly social club; recognises Archway’s introduction of additional services for vulnerable people in Aberdeen, including a respite service at Two Mile Cross, Garthdee, and 2019’s opening of a supported living service at St Margaret’s Place; notes that, in recognition of its 30th anniversary, Archway will host 30 themed events such as 30 stories about its service users celebrating their 30th birthdays, and launching a £30,000 anniversary appeal to upgrade one of its respite services; understands that Archway is also in the process of preparing the launch of a £250,000 major appeal to develop another supported living service to support independent living for service users with learning disabilities; commends the management, staff, volunteers and service users of Archway, and wishes it continued success in all of its projects and appeals.
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That the Parliament congratulates Archway, a charity that provides support and respite to almost 200 families, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary; understands that Archway opened its first care home on Westburn Road, Aberdeen, in 1990, and has since gone on to provide additional services, including respite breaks, a holiday home in Nairn, day activities and a weekly social club; recognises Archway’s introduction of additional services for vulnerable people in Aberdeen, including a respite service at Two Mile Cross, Garthdee, and 2019’s opening of a supported living service at St Margaret’s Place; notes that, in recognition of its 30th anniversary, Archway will host 30 themed events such as 30 stories about its service users celebrating their 30th birthdays, and launching a £30,000 anniversary appeal to upgrade one of its respite services; understands that Archway is also in the process of preparing the launch of a £250,000 major appeal to develop another supported living service to support independent living for service users with learning disabilities; commends the management, staff, volunteers and service users of Archway, and wishes it continued success in all of its projects and appeals.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Mark McDonald, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Gillian Martin, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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