That the Parliament congratulates 12-year-old Arran Keenon from Cammachmore, near Stonehaven, on raising more than £700 for the Crohns in Childhood Research Association (CICRA) by completing the 2.6 Challenge; understands that Arran cycled 26 miles on roads and routes near his home to help CICRA maintain its services during the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that Arran chose to raise funds for CICRA after experiencing its work first-hand when the charity helped him back to health following his own Crohns diagnosis in Dec 2019; thanks Arran for his inspirational fundraising efforts at a time when charities across the country are under acute pressure, and wishes him the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates 12-year-old Arran Keenon from Cammachmore, near Stonehaven, on raising more than £700 for the Crohns in Childhood Research Association (CICRA) by completing the 2.6 Challenge; understands that Arran cycled 26 miles on roads and routes near his home to help CICRA maintain its services during the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that Arran chose to raise funds for CICRA after experiencing its work first-hand when the charity helped him back to health following his own Crohns diagnosis in Dec 2019; thanks Arran for his inspirational fundraising efforts at a time when charities across the country are under acute pressure, and wishes him the very best for the future.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Tom Mason, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Gordon Lindhurst, Jamie Greene, Murdo Fraser, Liz Smith, Dean Lockhart, Oliver Mundell, Donald Cameron, Bill Bowman, Maurice Corry, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Clare Adamson, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust on raising nearly £100,000, including a single £10,000 donation from a mystery benefactor, to aid the city’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that these funds will be given to registered charities throughout the city helping those worst affected by the pandemic; consider this a great example of communities coming together in the most challenging of circumstances, and hopes that the Trust will continue to attract donations in order to help those most in need.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust on raising nearly £100,000, including a single £10,000 donation from a mystery benefactor, to aid the city’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that these funds will be given to registered charities throughout the city helping those worst affected by the pandemic; consider this a great example of communities coming together in the most challenging of circumstances, and hopes that the Trust will continue to attract donations in order to help those most in need.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Peter Chapman, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Rachael Hamilton, Maureen Watt, Donald Cameron, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament congratulates the Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust on receiving grants worth £70,000 in order to restore and develop its engine shed; notes that the grants from the FCC Communities Foundation, the National Lottery and the Garfield Weston Foundation will enable the group to refurbish the roof of its engine shed, which was originally built in 1850; welcomes a further grant worth £23,487 from Historic Environment Scotland, conditional on the agreement of a conservation burden; understands that the shed will be used to showcase historic railway vehicles and display them to the public; thanks the Ferryhill volunteers for their tireless work to upgrade their site, enabling the return of steam charter services to Aberdeen, and hopes that this new development will enable a new generation of people to experience these vehicles and add to tourism in the north east in the years ahead.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust on receiving grants worth £70,000 in order to restore and develop its engine shed; notes that the grants from the FCC Communities Foundation, the National Lottery and the Garfield Weston Foundation will enable the group to refurbish the roof of its engine shed, which was originally built in 1850; welcomes a further grant worth £23,487 from Historic Environment Scotland, conditional on the agreement of a conservation burden; understands that the shed will be used to showcase historic railway vehicles and display them to the public; thanks the Ferryhill volunteers for their tireless work to upgrade their site, enabling the return of steam charter services to Aberdeen, and hopes that this new development will enable a new generation of people to experience these vehicles and add to tourism in the north east in the years ahead.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament congratulates Poppies Pre-school, which is in Laurencekirk, on being named the winner of the Outdoor category at the inaugural Celebrating ELC Awards; acknowledges that it was recognised by the ELC Academy for its hard work over the last three years to develop a new building and outdoor space; recognises that the school follows the Froebelian philosophy that the outdoors are of high importance to children’s health, wellbeing and learning and engaging and stimulating outdoor spaces give children a chance to play for long periods and develop a greater sense of freedom and autonomy in their day-to-day activities; recognises what it sees are the clear benefits of outdoor play to the pupils' physical and mental development; thanks the school's staff and the children's families for their dedication in ensuring the completion of the project, and wishes all involved with the school the very best for the years ahead.
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That the Parliament congratulates Poppies Pre-school, which is in Laurencekirk, on being named the winner of the Outdoor category at the inaugural Celebrating ELC Awards; acknowledges that it was recognised by the ELC Academy for its hard work over the last three years to develop a new building and outdoor space; recognises that the school follows the Froebelian philosophy that the outdoors are of high importance to children’s health, wellbeing and learning and engaging and stimulating outdoor spaces give children a chance to play for long periods and develop a greater sense of freedom and autonomy in their day-to-day activities; recognises what it sees are the clear benefits of outdoor play to the pupils' physical and mental development; thanks the school's staff and the children's families for their dedication in ensuring the completion of the project, and wishes all involved with the school the very best for the years ahead.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Richard Lyle, Finlay Carson, Donald Cameron, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Jamie Greene, Jackson Carlaw, Dean Lockhart, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Stonehaven Gymnastics Club on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Portlethen; applauds the runners-up, Fordoun Defibrilator Group and Aberdeen Childline, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Portlethen and the surrounding area.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stonehaven Gymnastics Club on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Portlethen; applauds the runners-up, Fordoun Defibrilator Group and Aberdeen Childline, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Portlethen and the surrounding area.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Brian Whittle
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That the Parliament congratulates the 3rd Forfar St Margaret's Scout Group on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Forfar; applauds the runners-up, Charleston Village Hall and DD8 Music, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Forfar.
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That the Parliament congratulates the 3rd Forfar St Margaret's Scout Group on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Forfar; applauds the runners-up, Charleston Village Hall and DD8 Music, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Forfar.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Brian Whittle
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That the Parliament congratulates Friends of the Special Nursery on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Bridge of Dee; applauds the runners-up, Aberdeen Childline and the Grampian Kidney Patients Association, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Aberdeen.
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That the Parliament congratulates Friends of the Special Nursery on being awarded £1,000 by the Asda Foundation after winning a vote among customers of Asda Bridge of Dee; applauds the runners-up, Aberdeen Childline and the Grampian Kidney Patients Association, which each received £500; commends each group for the good work that they carry out, and welcomes what it sees as Asda's continued commitment to community organisations in Aberdeen.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Brian Whittle
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That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen City Council on being nominated for UK Council of the Year at the 2020 LGC Awards; notes that Aberdeen City was the only Scottish council to be nominated for this prestigious award; understands that the council was also nominated in the Best Campaign and Community Involvement categories; believes that this recognition is in part due to significant investments in projects such as the new P&J Live arena and the Aberdeen Art Gallery, as well as its commitment to social inclusion and economic growth; regards this as a strong acknowledgement of the hard work of thousands of council staff across all business areas, and wishes the council every success at the awards ceremony in London in March 2020.
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That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen City Council on being nominated for UK Council of the Year at the 2020 LGC Awards; notes that Aberdeen City was the only Scottish council to be nominated for this prestigious award; understands that the council was also nominated in the Best Campaign and Community Involvement categories; believes that this recognition is in part due to significant investments in projects such as the new P&J Live arena and the Aberdeen Art Gallery, as well as its commitment to social inclusion and economic growth; regards this as a strong acknowledgement of the hard work of thousands of council staff across all business areas, and wishes the council every success at the awards ceremony in London in March 2020.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Finlay Carson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Gordon Lindhurst, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Edward Mountain, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen-based Miscarriage Information Support Service (MISS) on its third anniversary; notes that MISS aims to offer a support group for women and partners to be able to speak to others and/or listen to health professionals about their experience of miscarriage; recognises that the service gained charitable status in early 2019 after starting out as a monthly support group, and that it celebrated its anniversary recently at the Ashvale restaurant, which was attended by 57 people; commends the charity event for raising funds to be given to a pregnancy after loss support group that will go towards boxes for local hospitals, including scan photos, written support information, flower seeds, a candle and information about the charity, and wishes the charity success in its future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Aberdeen-based Miscarriage Information Support Service (MISS) on its third anniversary; notes that MISS aims to offer a support group for women and partners to be able to speak to others and/or listen to health professionals about their experience of miscarriage; recognises that the service gained charitable status in early 2019 after starting out as a monthly support group, and that it celebrated its anniversary recently at the Ashvale restaurant, which was attended by 57 people; commends the charity event for raising funds to be given to a pregnancy after loss support group that will go towards boxes for local hospitals, including scan photos, written support information, flower seeds, a candle and information about the charity, and wishes the charity success in its future endeavours.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Richard Lyle, Miles Briggs, Mark McDonald, Rona Mackay, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Annie Wells, Gordon Lindhurst, Jackson Carlaw, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Michelle Ballantyne, Brian Whittle, Fulton MacGregor, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament believes that Police Scotland is underfunded in the Scottish Government’s draft Budget 2020-21.
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That the Parliament believes that Police Scotland is underfunded in the Scottish Government’s draft Budget 2020-21.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26/02/2020
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