That the Parliament notes that Child Safety Week, the flagship annual campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), takes place between 1 and 7 June 2020 with the theme, "Safety makes sense!"; understands that the aim is to show how much sense it makes for people to get involved with spreading safety awareness, and how much individuals can help families they care about; applauds Child Safety Week’s online resources and activities, which are available free to families and agencies, through support from the Scottish Government, and which are designed to raise awareness of both risks and preventative strategies; acknowledges Child Safety Week’s continuing promotion and support of collaborative approaches, and commends the efforts of all agencies that work together to seek to increase the safety of children and young people.
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That the Parliament notes that Child Safety Week, the flagship annual campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), takes place between 1 and 7 June 2020 with the theme, "Safety makes sense!"; understands that the aim is to show how much sense it makes for people to get involved with spreading safety awareness, and how much individuals can help families they care about; applauds Child Safety Week’s online resources and activities, which are available free to families and agencies, through support from the Scottish Government, and which are designed to raise awareness of both risks and preventative strategies; acknowledges Child Safety Week’s continuing promotion and support of collaborative approaches, and commends the efforts of all agencies that work together to seek to increase the safety of children and young people.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, John Mason, Tom Arthur, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Angela Constance
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That the Parliament commends 12-year-old Skye Ralton from Wishaw for serving up "chippy food" to residents and staff at Netherton Court Care Home; notes that the youngster decided to take matters into her own hands after discussing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people in care homes with her mum; understands that Skye dedicated her time and skills to making and selling sparkling glitter glasses to raise the money to treat the residents and hardworking staff at the local care home, and thanks Skye and her family for supporting the local community during unprecedented times.
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That the Parliament commends 12-year-old Skye Ralton from Wishaw for serving up "chippy food" to residents and staff at Netherton Court Care Home; notes that the youngster decided to take matters into her own hands after discussing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people in care homes with her mum; understands that Skye dedicated her time and skills to making and selling sparkling glitter glasses to raise the money to treat the residents and hardworking staff at the local care home, and thanks Skye and her family for supporting the local community during unprecedented times.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament commends National Autistic Society Scotland on tackling social isolation faced by autistic people by establishing online social groups; notes that the lockdown has been very challenging for autistic people and their families, with many it believes struggling with mental health and intense anxiety, and understands that National Autistic Society Scotland’s online groups will offer autistic people the chance to connect and chat about whatever they like, and provide a safe and supported space where people can share their thoughts and gain confidence from each other.
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That the Parliament commends National Autistic Society Scotland on tackling social isolation faced by autistic people by establishing online social groups; notes that the lockdown has been very challenging for autistic people and their families, with many it believes struggling with mental health and intense anxiety, and understands that National Autistic Society Scotland’s online groups will offer autistic people the chance to connect and chat about whatever they like, and provide a safe and supported space where people can share their thoughts and gain confidence from each other.
Supported by: Emma Harper, David Torrance, Sandra White, John Mason, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament commends the work of Coltness High School staff who covered pop song, I Got A Feeling, by the Black Eyed Peas, in an effort to raise funds for the local organisation, Made4U in ML2, and welcomes that the virtual performance has already raised over £1,000 for Made4U in ML2, which it considers will in turn have a positive impact on the community in Wishaw during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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That the Parliament commends the work of Coltness High School staff who covered pop song, I Got A Feeling, by the Black Eyed Peas, in an effort to raise funds for the local organisation, Made4U in ML2, and welcomes that the virtual performance has already raised over £1,000 for Made4U in ML2, which it considers will in turn have a positive impact on the community in Wishaw during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Supported by: Sandra White, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament commends David Devine, a musician and former pupil of St Aidan’s High School in Wishaw, on launching an online fundraiser in support of St Andrew’s Hospice; notes that Rock the Hospice has already broken through its original target by collecting nearly £11,000 for the hospice; understands that, with the fundraiser, David is showing his gratitude to staff at the hospice after he and his family saw the care and devotion they gave to his sister, who sadly died of breast cancer in December 2017 at the age of just 50, and thanks David for his efforts to support St Andrew’s Hospice.
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That the Parliament commends David Devine, a musician and former pupil of St Aidan’s High School in Wishaw, on launching an online fundraiser in support of St Andrew’s Hospice; notes that Rock the Hospice has already broken through its original target by collecting nearly £11,000 for the hospice; understands that, with the fundraiser, David is showing his gratitude to staff at the hospice after he and his family saw the care and devotion they gave to his sister, who sadly died of breast cancer in December 2017 at the age of just 50, and thanks David for his efforts to support St Andrew’s Hospice.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Monica Lennon, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Made4U in ML2 on receiving £9,960 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the Wishaw-based charity supports the local community across Wishaw; notes that this grant will enable Made4U in ML2 to provide a community response team for the current COVID-19 emergency situation; understands that the group will provide daily/weekly phone check-ins, food and meal deliveries and a helpline for vulnerable people in the community; commends the work for Made4U in ML2, and wishes everyone involved in the project all the best going forward.
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That the Parliament congratulates Made4U in ML2 on receiving £9,960 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the Wishaw-based charity supports the local community across Wishaw; notes that this grant will enable Made4U in ML2 to provide a community response team for the current COVID-19 emergency situation; understands that the group will provide daily/weekly phone check-ins, food and meal deliveries and a helpline for vulnerable people in the community; commends the work for Made4U in ML2, and wishes everyone involved in the project all the best going forward.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Forgewood Housing Co-operative Limited on receiving £143,506 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this funding will help the Motherwell-based organisation to enhance and develop a range of community activities within Forgewood Community Centre; notes that the funding will also support the development and training of a local community group, Forgeahead, which will lead on delivering activities for local people; further notes that, over the next five years, the project will support 1,000 people and 50 volunteers living in Forgewood, and wishes everyone involved with the project all the very best going forward.
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That the Parliament congratulates Forgewood Housing Co-operative Limited on receiving £143,506 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this funding will help the Motherwell-based organisation to enhance and develop a range of community activities within Forgewood Community Centre; notes that the funding will also support the development and training of a local community group, Forgeahead, which will lead on delivering activities for local people; further notes that, over the next five years, the project will support 1,000 people and 50 volunteers living in Forgewood, and wishes everyone involved with the project all the very best going forward.
Supported by: Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates The Miracle Foundation on receiving £66,680 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the Lanarkshire-based organisation provides support to children and young people across the region; notes that this grant will enable this project to support children and young people aged between five and 19 across Lanarkshire through their experiences of bereavement and trauma, deliver support through one-to-one counselling sessions, bereavement support group sessions, art therapy and one-to-one and group sessions for 90 people and over a two-year period, and wishes everyone involved with the project all the very best going forward.
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That the Parliament congratulates The Miracle Foundation on receiving £66,680 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the Lanarkshire-based organisation provides support to children and young people across the region; notes that this grant will enable this project to support children and young people aged between five and 19 across Lanarkshire through their experiences of bereavement and trauma, deliver support through one-to-one counselling sessions, bereavement support group sessions, art therapy and one-to-one and group sessions for 90 people and over a two-year period, and wishes everyone involved with the project all the very best going forward.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health (LAMH) on receiving £116,252 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that LAMH works across Lanarkshire to support people with, or recovering from, mental illness; notes that this funding will help to provide mental health and wellbeing improvement opportunities in a newly-repurposed community hub in Wishaw; understands that the facility will be a communal space for people with long-term problems, such as anxiety and depression, to access wellbeing information and services and a range of classes; notes the activities will benefit 3,790 people and volunteers, and wishes everyone involved with the project all the very best going forward.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health (LAMH) on receiving £116,252 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that LAMH works across Lanarkshire to support people with, or recovering from, mental illness; notes that this funding will help to provide mental health and wellbeing improvement opportunities in a newly-repurposed community hub in Wishaw; understands that the facility will be a communal space for people with long-term problems, such as anxiety and depression, to access wellbeing information and services and a range of classes; notes the activities will benefit 3,790 people and volunteers, and wishes everyone involved with the project all the very best going forward.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Monica Lennon, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Newmains Community Trust on receiving £130,026 from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the Trust will use the three-year grant to fund a community development manager to support a programme of activity and volunteering opportunities in Newmains and surrounding areas; acknowledges that this will include delivery of a community support programme focusing on employability, equality and diversity, which will benefit approximately 500 local people, and wishes everyone involved with the organisation all the best going forward.
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That the Parliament congratulates Newmains Community Trust on receiving £130,026 from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the Trust will use the three-year grant to fund a community development manager to support a programme of activity and volunteering opportunities in Newmains and surrounding areas; acknowledges that this will include delivery of a community support programme focusing on employability, equality and diversity, which will benefit approximately 500 local people, and wishes everyone involved with the organisation all the best going forward.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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