That the Parliament congratulates the MOOD Project, which is a mental health voluntary group operating from Polbeth Community Hub and Stoneyburn Community Centre, on receiving grants of £7,000 from the West Lothian Third Sector Hardship Fund and £2,000 from the Corra Foundation Community Wellbeing Fund; applauds the efforts of Lorraine Jarvie, its Volunteer Co-ordinator, for her success in getting this funding; notes that the grants will be used to provide additional support and assistance to some of the most vulnerable adults with mental health issues, other health issues and are experiencing difficulties with isolation, welcomes the expansion of MOOD’s developed programme in offering a greater choice of activities, increased telephone support to current and new clients, and wishes all of its volunteers every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the MOOD Project, which is a mental health voluntary group operating from Polbeth Community Hub and Stoneyburn Community Centre, on receiving grants of £7,000 from the West Lothian Third Sector Hardship Fund and £2,000 from the Corra Foundation Community Wellbeing Fund; applauds the efforts of Lorraine Jarvie, its Volunteer Co-ordinator, for her success in getting this funding; notes that the grants will be used to provide additional support and assistance to some of the most vulnerable adults with mental health issues, other health issues and are experiencing difficulties with isolation, welcomes the expansion of MOOD’s developed programme in offering a greater choice of activities, increased telephone support to current and new clients, and wishes all of its volunteers every success for the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament congratulates Lucy Paris, who is from Mid Calder, on raising funds for NHS charities; recognises that Lucy is a first-year pupil at James Young High School in Livingston; notes that she has been inspired by members of her family who work for the NHS and that she wished to do something to show her appreciation; understands that Lucy has set herself a goal of running 100km, at 5-6km per day, as her daily exercise permits during the lockdown in the hope of raising at least £1,000, and wishes Lucy every success with challenge and her fundraising efforts and for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Lucy Paris, who is from Mid Calder, on raising funds for NHS charities; recognises that Lucy is a first-year pupil at James Young High School in Livingston; notes that she has been inspired by members of her family who work for the NHS and that she wished to do something to show her appreciation; understands that Lucy has set herself a goal of running 100km, at 5-6km per day, as her daily exercise permits during the lockdown in the hope of raising at least £1,000, and wishes Lucy every success with challenge and her fundraising efforts and for the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Rehoming Centre Manager, Susan Tonner, at Dogs Trust West Calder on her 25 years in the post; recognises her contribution and commitment to dog welfare in the local community; notes that Susan has helped more than 13,000 stray, abandoned or unwanted dogs find homes since she began working at Dogs Trust West Calder in 1995, and thanks her for her continued good work, especially at this challenging time.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Rehoming Centre Manager, Susan Tonner, at Dogs Trust West Calder on her 25 years in the post; recognises her contribution and commitment to dog welfare in the local community; notes that Susan has helped more than 13,000 stray, abandoned or unwanted dogs find homes since she began working at Dogs Trust West Calder in 1995, and thanks her for her continued good work, especially at this challenging time.
Supported by: David Torrance, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Emma Harper, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Jeremy Balfour, Gail Ross, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Team Jak Foundation on securing £9,907 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that this funding will contribute towards a wide range of group and one-to-one activities on offer to replace the face-to-face services that have had to pause during the COVID-19 crisis; acknowledges the excellent service provided by the Team Jak Foundation to support young people with cancer aged 25 and under and their families throughout Scotland, and thanks all the staff and volunteers for everything that they do.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Team Jak Foundation on securing £9,907 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that this funding will contribute towards a wide range of group and one-to-one activities on offer to replace the face-to-face services that have had to pause during the COVID-19 crisis; acknowledges the excellent service provided by the Team Jak Foundation to support young people with cancer aged 25 and under and their families throughout Scotland, and thanks all the staff and volunteers for everything that they do.
Supported by: Gail Ross, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Stoneyburn and Bents Future Vision Group on being awarded £7,151 by the National Lottery Community Fund to support its COVID-19 response; understands that the money will be used towards its initiative, Vision Express Meals, which helps support people most vulnerable in the community during the pandemic and others shielding at home; recognises that this will allow the group to help reduce isolation concerns through its telephone and meals delivery services and shopping provision, and thanks it for its continued good work.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Stoneyburn and Bents Future Vision Group on being awarded £7,151 by the National Lottery Community Fund to support its COVID-19 response; understands that the money will be used towards its initiative, Vision Express Meals, which helps support people most vulnerable in the community during the pandemic and others shielding at home; recognises that this will allow the group to help reduce isolation concerns through its telephone and meals delivery services and shopping provision, and thanks it for its continued good work.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Miles Briggs, Neil Findlay, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Bruce Crawford, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lothian and West Lothian Council staff on the work they have undertaken to open a COVID-19 testing centre within West Lothian College’s car park; understands that the new drive-in testing facilities will be open to all NHS staff, as well as care workers, and will be in operation from 23 April 2020; recognises that the testing centre was built within a week, and notes that, as well as offering tests to key workers in their cars, there will also be an appointment-based system to allow additional options for access.
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lothian and West Lothian Council staff on the work they have undertaken to open a COVID-19 testing centre within West Lothian College’s car park; understands that the new drive-in testing facilities will be open to all NHS staff, as well as care workers, and will be in operation from 23 April 2020; recognises that the testing centre was built within a week, and notes that, as well as offering tests to key workers in their cars, there will also be an appointment-based system to allow additional options for access.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay, Miles Briggs, Ruth Maguire, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Emma Harper, Bruce Crawford, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Mid Calder resident, George Webster, on his 41-year commitment to the people of West Lothian; understands that George announced his retirement from his current post as Chief Executive Officer of Almond Housing Association, where he has been in post since 1994, following the winding-up of Livingston Development Corporation; acknowledges George's efforts and commitment to the people of Livingston by providing high-quality services and support to tenants, and wishes him a long and happy retirement.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Mid Calder resident, George Webster, on his 41-year commitment to the people of West Lothian; understands that George announced his retirement from his current post as Chief Executive Officer of Almond Housing Association, where he has been in post since 1994, following the winding-up of Livingston Development Corporation; acknowledges George's efforts and commitment to the people of Livingston by providing high-quality services and support to tenants, and wishes him a long and happy retirement.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Councillor Peter Johnston on his 35 years of public service; acknowledges Peter's dedication and commitment to his constituents, community groups and businesses in Ladywell, Livingston, since the mid-1980s, having first been elected as a Councillor for West Lothian District Council prior to being elected to West Lothian Council; understands that during his tenure Peter served as Council Leader twice and as SNP Group Leader for a remarkable 28 years, and wishes him a long and happy retirement.
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That the Parliament congratulates Councillor Peter Johnston on his 35 years of public service; acknowledges Peter's dedication and commitment to his constituents, community groups and businesses in Ladywell, Livingston, since the mid-1980s, having first been elected as a Councillor for West Lothian District Council prior to being elected to West Lothian Council; understands that during his tenure Peter served as Council Leader twice and as SNP Group Leader for a remarkable 28 years, and wishes him a long and happy retirement.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Alex Neil, Kenneth Gibson, Rona Mackay, George Adam, Angus MacDonald, Neil Findlay, Jeremy Balfour, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Gillian Martin, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Emma Harper, Gordon MacDonald
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That the Parliament congratulates Craigshill Good Neighbour Network on being named by the training provider, GTG Edinburgh, as its charity of the year for 2020; understands that it has been operating for 36 years as a social inclusion organisation, supporting the Craigshill community seven days a week; acknowledges that the aim of the centre is to reduce social isolation and loneliness in the Craigshill community and further afield, and wishes the charity and its employees, volunteers and club members every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Craigshill Good Neighbour Network on being named by the training provider, GTG Edinburgh, as its charity of the year for 2020; understands that it has been operating for 36 years as a social inclusion organisation, supporting the Craigshill community seven days a week; acknowledges that the aim of the centre is to reduce social isolation and loneliness in the Craigshill community and further afield, and wishes the charity and its employees, volunteers and club members every success for the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Christine Grahame, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Livingston FC on its ongoing efforts to support those in need in the local community by giving away free meals to local causes, nominated by 10 charities; understands that players, coaching and non-playing staff at the club all make a monthly contribution from their wages to cover the costs of meals for those needing help, but that, with the club shut down due to COVID-19, they decided to continue pitching in for meals by donating the food to local causes; understands that the Head Chef, Maureen O'Driscoll, attends the club daily, cooking the meals, and is permitted to continue doing so during the national lockdown; commends the club for its actions, and appreciates the efforts of all involved.
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That the Parliament congratulates Livingston FC on its ongoing efforts to support those in need in the local community by giving away free meals to local causes, nominated by 10 charities; understands that players, coaching and non-playing staff at the club all make a monthly contribution from their wages to cover the costs of meals for those needing help, but that, with the club shut down due to COVID-19, they decided to continue pitching in for meals by donating the food to local causes; understands that the Head Chef, Maureen O'Driscoll, attends the club daily, cooking the meals, and is permitted to continue doing so during the national lockdown; commends the club for its actions, and appreciates the efforts of all involved.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Miles Briggs, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Kenneth Gibson, Neil Findlay, Bill Kidd, Donald Cameron, Fulton MacGregor, Alexander Burnett, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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