That the Parliament congratulates Dr David Worthington, who lectures at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), on being awarded the title of Professor of History; understands that David's academic interests include exploring the cultural memory of Scottish emigrants in late medieval and early-modern Poland, coastal history and the arrival of sugar in the Highlands and Islands; notes that he also chairs the advisory group involving the University and High Life Highland to support the Inverness Castle Project, which has been set up to contribute to the transforming of the castle into a major visitor attraction by 2024, and sends David its best wishes.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dr David Worthington, who lectures at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), on being awarded the title of Professor of History; understands that David's academic interests include exploring the cultural memory of Scottish emigrants in late medieval and early-modern Poland, coastal history and the arrival of sugar in the Highlands and Islands; notes that he also chairs the advisory group involving the University and High Life Highland to support the Inverness Castle Project, which has been set up to contribute to the transforming of the castle into a major visitor attraction by 2024, and sends David its best wishes.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, David Stewart, David Torrance, Donald Cameron, Bill Kidd, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament notes that 20 May marks World Bee Day 2020; understands that Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born on this day in 1734; recognises that bees support the growth of trees, flowers and other plants, which serve as food and shelter for creatures, and acknowledges that the survival of bees in integral to a healthy and balanced ecosystem.
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That the Parliament notes that 20 May marks World Bee Day 2020; understands that Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born on this day in 1734; recognises that bees support the growth of trees, flowers and other plants, which serve as food and shelter for creatures, and acknowledges that the survival of bees in integral to a healthy and balanced ecosystem.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament recognises the efforts of Imenco UK Ltd's Wick-based production facility, which has been approved to manufacture, under licence, the Mercedes AMG F1/UCL Ventura CPAP Breathing Apparatus; understands that the apparatus can help keep COVID-19 patients out of intensive care, and notes that it does not require an electrical supply, has been approved for use in the NHS, and can be made available to help the worldwide healthcare system reduce pressure on front-line medical staff.
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That the Parliament recognises the efforts of Imenco UK Ltd's Wick-based production facility, which has been approved to manufacture, under licence, the Mercedes AMG F1/UCL Ventura CPAP Breathing Apparatus; understands that the apparatus can help keep COVID-19 patients out of intensive care, and notes that it does not require an electrical supply, has been approved for use in the NHS, and can be made available to help the worldwide healthcare system reduce pressure on front-line medical staff.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, John Finnie
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That the Parliament commends the initiative and work of the group, the East Sutherland Ladies, which has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating a scrub-making circle; notes that the group was created by Isobel Ross alongside her friends, who have been making scrubs and giving them to local NHS settings and care homes, and acknowledges the important work that the team is doing at this difficult time.
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That the Parliament commends the initiative and work of the group, the East Sutherland Ladies, which has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating a scrub-making circle; notes that the group was created by Isobel Ross alongside her friends, who have been making scrubs and giving them to local NHS settings and care homes, and acknowledges the important work that the team is doing at this difficult time.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, John Finnie
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of the Highlands and Islands on receiving £44,581 of Scottish Government funding in order to help NHS Highland health and social care staff cope with the impacts of COVID-19; notes that the project will use digital technologies to help prevent and treat psychological distress and also aim to enhance the resilience of health and care workers during the COVID-19 crisis, and understands that the university’s rural health and wellbeing team is also looking to secure funding to work with other groups in rural areas that may be particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and wellbeing, such as young people and those living with long-term conditions.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of the Highlands and Islands on receiving £44,581 of Scottish Government funding in order to help NHS Highland health and social care staff cope with the impacts of COVID-19; notes that the project will use digital technologies to help prevent and treat psychological distress and also aim to enhance the resilience of health and care workers during the COVID-19 crisis, and understands that the university’s rural health and wellbeing team is also looking to secure funding to work with other groups in rural areas that may be particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and wellbeing, such as young people and those living with long-term conditions.
Supported by: David Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Annabelle Ewing, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, John Finnie
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That the Parliament commends Thurso Community Development Trust and Caithness Foodbank’s Wick centre for distributing a range of local books to vulnerable and isolated people; understands that this was made possible by the donations of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, which gave 150 copies of annual Caithness photos books to the community, and recognises that the photo books will provide some nostalgia, reminiscence and enjoyment for people who are not able to get out and about due to the present emergency.
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That the Parliament commends Thurso Community Development Trust and Caithness Foodbank’s Wick centre for distributing a range of local books to vulnerable and isolated people; understands that this was made possible by the donations of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, which gave 150 copies of annual Caithness photos books to the community, and recognises that the photo books will provide some nostalgia, reminiscence and enjoyment for people who are not able to get out and about due to the present emergency.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, John Finnie
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That the Parliament congratulates the volunteers at Wick Lifeboat Station on raising £1,000 for the Pulteneytown People's Project, which is known as the Pulteney Centre; notes that it was started by community in 2003 with the aim of creating opportunities to improve life chances, quality of life and economic wellbeing, and sends its best wishes to all involved with it and everyone at the lifeboat station.
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That the Parliament congratulates the volunteers at Wick Lifeboat Station on raising £1,000 for the Pulteneytown People's Project, which is known as the Pulteney Centre; notes that it was started by community in 2003 with the aim of creating opportunities to improve life chances, quality of life and economic wellbeing, and sends its best wishes to all involved with it and everyone at the lifeboat station.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Edward Mountain, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Bruce Crawford, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, John Finnie, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament commends the childminder, Denise Whitelaw, for her production of sunflower packs to give to children in Wick following the closure of local schools; understands that the kits contain information on how to join an online group so that the children can compare their sunflowers with those of others, and recognises Denise's important community work at this time.
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That the Parliament commends the childminder, Denise Whitelaw, for her production of sunflower packs to give to children in Wick following the closure of local schools; understands that the kits contain information on how to join an online group so that the children can compare their sunflowers with those of others, and recognises Denise's important community work at this time.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, John Finnie, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Emma Harper, Willie Coffey
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That the Parliament commends both Dornach Distillery and Dunnet Bay Distillers, which have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by producing hand sanitiser using the alcohol that they produce in response to stocks running low across the country; and recognises that the distilleries are prioritising, giving their product to local care homes and businesses first.
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That the Parliament commends both Dornach Distillery and Dunnet Bay Distillers, which have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by producing hand sanitiser using the alcohol that they produce in response to stocks running low across the country; and recognises that the distilleries are prioritising, giving their product to local care homes and businesses first.
Supported by: Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Donald Cameron, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Fulton MacGregor, Alexander Burnett, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Anne Noble, who is from Tain, on being awarded a Roll of Honour diploma for outstanding services to Highland dancing; understands that Anne opened the dance school that bears her name in 1975, and acknowledges that, since then, she has trained dancers who have entertained almost 1.5 million people on the cruise liners that berth at Invergordon.
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That the Parliament congratulates Anne Noble, who is from Tain, on being awarded a Roll of Honour diploma for outstanding services to Highland dancing; understands that Anne opened the dance school that bears her name in 1975, and acknowledges that, since then, she has trained dancers who have entertained almost 1.5 million people on the cruise liners that berth at Invergordon.
Supported by: Sandra White, Gillian Martin, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Donald Cameron, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Alexander Burnett, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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