That the Parliament commends Big Hearts Community Trust for its implementation of four new dedicated helplines in place of the range of face-to-face services that it usually provides to the community; understands that these new helplines will be used to support the 150 vulnerable adults and children who usually access its services and will offer targeted assistance; praises the staff team, who have so far completed hundreds of calls to families, isolated adults and older people while working remotely, and believes that this announcement is a prime example of civic spirit in response to COVID-19.
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That the Parliament commends Big Hearts Community Trust for its implementation of four new dedicated helplines in place of the range of face-to-face services that it usually provides to the community; understands that these new helplines will be used to support the 150 vulnerable adults and children who usually access its services and will offer targeted assistance; praises the staff team, who have so far completed hundreds of calls to families, isolated adults and older people while working remotely, and believes that this announcement is a prime example of civic spirit in response to COVID-19.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Donald Cameron, Brian Whittle, Kenneth Gibson, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Jamie Greene, Clare Adamson, Finlay Carson, Maurice Golden, Jackson Carlaw, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman R
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That the Parliament commends Advantage - Tennis For Good!, which is a not-for-profit tennis club, for its donations of £500 each to the Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation and the Edinburgh Food Project; understands that this money would ordinarily be allocated by the club to provide tennis experiences for people with additional support requirements or physical impairments, and as an activity in homes for older people, but cannot because of the COVID-19 outbreak, and commends the project's founder, Michael Millar, and participants for raising this money.
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That the Parliament commends Advantage - Tennis For Good!, which is a not-for-profit tennis club, for its donations of £500 each to the Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation and the Edinburgh Food Project; understands that this money would ordinarily be allocated by the club to provide tennis experiences for people with additional support requirements or physical impairments, and as an activity in homes for older people, but cannot because of the COVID-19 outbreak, and commends the project's founder, Michael Millar, and participants for raising this money.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, David Torrance, Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Liam Kerr, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman
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That the Parliament commends the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for its efforts in extinguishing the blaze at Wester Hailes Education Centre, which took place on 13 March 2020; understands that the school reopened quickly, despite what was described as a "significant" blaze, and considers that this is to the credit of both Edinburgh's emergency services and teaching staff.
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That the Parliament commends the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for its efforts in extinguishing the blaze at Wester Hailes Education Centre, which took place on 13 March 2020; understands that the school reopened quickly, despite what was described as a "significant" blaze, and considers that this is to the credit of both Edinburgh's emergency services and teaching staff.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Brian Whittle, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Margaret Mitchell, Iain Gray, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett, Michelle Ballantyne, Kenneth Gibson, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Liam Kerr, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament congratulates Alana, an Edinburgh-based spin-off company of Heriot-Watt University, on its official launch; understands that the company is pioneering a touch-free interface, which is differentiated from other voice-activated assistants by its ability to hold extended conversations; notes that the conversations benefit from machine learning and that this technology allows them to grow more sophisticated over time, and recognises that Alana is working across a range of sectors, with the expectation of greater future demand for these advanced, touch-free interfaces.
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That the Parliament congratulates Alana, an Edinburgh-based spin-off company of Heriot-Watt University, on its official launch; understands that the company is pioneering a touch-free interface, which is differentiated from other voice-activated assistants by its ability to hold extended conversations; notes that the conversations benefit from machine learning and that this technology allows them to grow more sophisticated over time, and recognises that Alana is working across a range of sectors, with the expectation of greater future demand for these advanced, touch-free interfaces.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Annie Wells, Sandra White, Jeremy Balfour, David Torrance, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates Colinton Village Enterprise (CVE) on reaching an agreement in principle to acquire the Coach House at Spylaw Park under the Community Asset Transfer programme; understands that the charity plans to convert this facility into a community heritage hub on the Water of Leith walkway, which will include a meeting place that will aim to inspire practical participation, creative projects and social exchange; congratulates CVE on its hard work in seeking to benefit the community, and sends its best wishes to all involved.
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That the Parliament congratulates Colinton Village Enterprise (CVE) on reaching an agreement in principle to acquire the Coach House at Spylaw Park under the Community Asset Transfer programme; understands that the charity plans to convert this facility into a community heritage hub on the Water of Leith walkway, which will include a meeting place that will aim to inspire practical participation, creative projects and social exchange; congratulates CVE on its hard work in seeking to benefit the community, and sends its best wishes to all involved.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Bill Bowman, Finlay Carson, Stuart McMillan, Michelle Ballantyne, Brian Whittle, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates the Edinburgh based start-up, Neatebox, on being named a Tech Nation Rising Star; understands that the company is focussed on improving accessibility for older people; recognises that winning this UK-wide award offers Neatebox the opportunity to pitch in front of over 200 industry figures and provides it with complimentary business support, and wishes it continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Edinburgh based start-up, Neatebox, on being named a Tech Nation Rising Star; understands that the company is focussed on improving accessibility for older people; recognises that winning this UK-wide award offers Neatebox the opportunity to pitch in front of over 200 industry figures and provides it with complimentary business support, and wishes it continued success.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Iain Gray, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Jamie Greene, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Peter Chapman, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Bruce Crawford, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament congratulates the 2nd Linlithgow Boys' Brigade on marking its 40th anniversary in February 2020; notes that it is due to hold its "40th Birthday Bash" on 28 February, and understands that the evening will be in aid of the Brigade's Raise The Bar appeal, which aims to help the organisation welcome greater numbers of children from across the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates the 2nd Linlithgow Boys' Brigade on marking its 40th anniversary in February 2020; notes that it is due to hold its "40th Birthday Bash" on 28 February, and understands that the evening will be in aid of the Brigade's Raise The Bar appeal, which aims to help the organisation welcome greater numbers of children from across the community.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart R, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Kenneth Gibson, Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Stuart McMillan, Alison Harris, Michelle Ballantyne, Gil Paterson, Jeremy Balfour, Clare Adamson, Peter Chapman, Liam Kerr, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament commends Citizens Advice Scotland for its work in helping people in Scotland to reduce their energy bills; recognises that, in 2018-19, Citizens Advice bureaux across the country saved people £1.3 million in total, which is an average saving of £232 per case, and notes the launch of the annual Big Energy Saving Week in partnership with Home Energy Scotland.
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That the Parliament commends Citizens Advice Scotland for its work in helping people in Scotland to reduce their energy bills; recognises that, in 2018-19, Citizens Advice bureaux across the country saved people £1.3 million in total, which is an average saving of £232 per case, and notes the launch of the annual Big Energy Saving Week in partnership with Home Energy Scotland.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish SPCA, which is celebrating its 180th year; understands that it currently has nine animal rescue and rehoming centres across the country and a world-leading wildlife rescue centre; notes that, in 2018, it found homes for 5,068 rescued animals, attended more than 85,000 incidents and spoke to more than 245,000 children through its educational programmes, and wishes it all the best with its work.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish SPCA, which is celebrating its 180th year; understands that it currently has nine animal rescue and rehoming centres across the country and a world-leading wildlife rescue centre; notes that, in 2018, it found homes for 5,068 rescued animals, attended more than 85,000 incidents and spoke to more than 245,000 children through its educational programmes, and wishes it all the best with its work.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Brian Whittle, Annie Wells, Finlay Carson, Miles Briggs, Donald Cameron, Bill Bowman, Mark McDonald, Jackson Carlaw, Liam McArthur, Kenneth Gibson, Peter Chapman, Gil Paterson, Michelle Ballantyne, John Mason, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Frank Clement on his award of the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his continuing commitment to the success of the Linlithgow Athletics Club; understands that Frank has been involved with the club since it was founded in 1979; recognises that this latest achievement joins his long list of others, including appearances in both the 1976 Olympics and the 1978 Commonwealth Games, and wishes him all the best.
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That the Parliament congratulates Frank Clement on his award of the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his continuing commitment to the success of the Linlithgow Athletics Club; understands that Frank has been involved with the club since it was founded in 1979; recognises that this latest achievement joins his long list of others, including appearances in both the 1976 Olympics and the 1978 Commonwealth Games, and wishes him all the best.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Graham Simpson, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Donald Cameron, Bill Bowman, Neil Findlay, Alison Harris, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Fulton MacGregor, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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