That the Parliament congratulates 20-year-old Sarah Nisbet who recently walked 100 kilometres in a day to raise money for Strathcarron Hospice; understands that Sarah from Falkirk started at 5.30am and that her walk took her along many routes from the canal path to Linlithgow, Bonnybridge, Larbert, Cameron, Falkirk, Grangemouth and beyond before finally completing her journey at 1.30 am the following day, and further understands that Sarah's fundraising was in excess of £3,000 and was in memory of three of her grandparents.
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That the Parliament congratulates 20-year-old Sarah Nisbet who recently walked 100 kilometres in a day to raise money for Strathcarron Hospice; understands that Sarah from Falkirk started at 5.30am and that her walk took her along many routes from the canal path to Linlithgow, Bonnybridge, Larbert, Cameron, Falkirk, Grangemouth and beyond before finally completing her journey at 1.30 am the following day, and further understands that Sarah's fundraising was in excess of £3,000 and was in memory of three of her grandparents.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Monica Lennon, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Donald Cameron, Tom Arthur, Annie Wells, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates Thomas Burns & Son butchers in Bo’ness on its performance in the annual Scottish Craft Butchers Awards; understands that Team Burns won four gold awards as well as picking up two silver awards for other products; notes the importance of local butchers in towns and high streets in providing quality locally-sourced produce, and wishes Thomas Burns & Son every success in earning future awards.
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That the Parliament congratulates Thomas Burns & Son butchers in Bo’ness on its performance in the annual Scottish Craft Butchers Awards; understands that Team Burns won four gold awards as well as picking up two silver awards for other products; notes the importance of local butchers in towns and high streets in providing quality locally-sourced produce, and wishes Thomas Burns & Son every success in earning future awards.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Donald Cameron, Gordon Lindhurst, Angus MacDonald, Miles Briggs, Maureen Watt, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Jamie Halcro Johnston
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That the Parliament congratulates Stephen Gillon, Brian Mckenna, Bryan Mckenna, John Carroll, Allan Mcfeat, Craig Learmouth, Dan Nickson, Jimmy Kolander, Allan Smith, George Clouston, Tam Mclardie and Tony Keena, who are tanker drivers at DHL in Grangemouth, on raising £5,893 by taking part in a sponsored climb to the top of Ben Nevis with an 18-foot hose on their backs, and understands that the money, which is almost six times the original target of £1,000, will go to Strathcarron Hospice, which provides vital palliative and end of life care for the people of Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stephen Gillon, Brian Mckenna, Bryan Mckenna, John Carroll, Allan Mcfeat, Craig Learmouth, Dan Nickson, Jimmy Kolander, Allan Smith, George Clouston, Tam Mclardie and Tony Keena, who are tanker drivers at DHL in Grangemouth, on raising £5,893 by taking part in a sponsored climb to the top of Ben Nevis with an 18-foot hose on their backs, and understands that the money, which is almost six times the original target of £1,000, will go to Strathcarron Hospice, which provides vital palliative and end of life care for the people of Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Bill Bowman, Gordon Lindhurst, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Falkirk Fury Basketball Club on being awarded £27,000 over four years through sportscotland Direct Club Investment; understands that the Falkirk-based sports club, whose home ground is the Grangemouth Sports Complex, also runs community programmes across the Falkirk and Grangemouth area and will use the funding to employ a part-time coach with a view to establishing a recreational and community programme aimed at involving more females in the sport; welcomes steps taken to encourage people from all walks of life to take part in sporting activities; notes that Falkirk Fury Basketball Club has six Scottish National Championship teams playing in Division 1, and wishes the club continued success with its current campaign.
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That the Parliament congratulates Falkirk Fury Basketball Club on being awarded £27,000 over four years through sportscotland Direct Club Investment; understands that the Falkirk-based sports club, whose home ground is the Grangemouth Sports Complex, also runs community programmes across the Falkirk and Grangemouth area and will use the funding to employ a part-time coach with a view to establishing a recreational and community programme aimed at involving more females in the sport; welcomes steps taken to encourage people from all walks of life to take part in sporting activities; notes that Falkirk Fury Basketball Club has six Scottish National Championship teams playing in Division 1, and wishes the club continued success with its current campaign.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Brian Whittle, Alexander Burnett, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Stewart, Jackson Carlaw, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Gil Paterson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, David Torrance, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Julia Marshall, who is from Grangemouth, on being awarded the 2020 Jimmy Murphy Memorial Trophy for her lifetime devotion to helping others, including through her 30 years in roles at the Red Cross, her 20 years helping out at The Dolphins Club at Grangemouth Sports Complex, which provides swimming sessions for people with special needs, physical disabilities or recovering from injuries or illnesses, and her current work with Zetland Parish Church in supporting the local community; understands that the award was created in memory of Jimmy Murphy, who was also from Grangemouth, who went above and beyond the call of duty for his community, and celebrates the lifetime effort made by Julia and all those who help others in their communities.
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That the Parliament congratulates Julia Marshall, who is from Grangemouth, on being awarded the 2020 Jimmy Murphy Memorial Trophy for her lifetime devotion to helping others, including through her 30 years in roles at the Red Cross, her 20 years helping out at The Dolphins Club at Grangemouth Sports Complex, which provides swimming sessions for people with special needs, physical disabilities or recovering from injuries or illnesses, and her current work with Zetland Parish Church in supporting the local community; understands that the award was created in memory of Jimmy Murphy, who was also from Grangemouth, who went above and beyond the call of duty for his community, and celebrates the lifetime effort made by Julia and all those who help others in their communities.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Kenneth Gibson, Michelle Ballantyne, Donald Cameron, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Forth Valley College is shortlisted in three further education categories at the 2020 TES UK Awards, which will be presented in March; notes that these include the FE College of the Year category, which recognises colleges whose imagination and passion have led to stellar provision in all areas, as well the Contribution to the Local Community and Outstanding use of Technology for Improving Teaching, Learning and Assessment categories; congratulates all of the staff and students who have put in hard work over the year to achieve these nominations, which put the college in the top three UK education providers in each category, and wishes it good luck at the awards.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Forth Valley College is shortlisted in three further education categories at the 2020 TES UK Awards, which will be presented in March; notes that these include the FE College of the Year category, which recognises colleges whose imagination and passion have led to stellar provision in all areas, as well the Contribution to the Local Community and Outstanding use of Technology for Improving Teaching, Learning and Assessment categories; congratulates all of the staff and students who have put in hard work over the year to achieve these nominations, which put the college in the top three UK education providers in each category, and wishes it good luck at the awards.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Edward Mountain, Maureen Watt, Bill Kidd, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Bruce Crawford, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Annie Wells, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Larbert High School, which, with the help of its staff, parents and the parent council, has raised enough funds to install three potentially lifesaving defibrillators for both school and community use, and applauds the school on its staff and 2,000 pupils being trained in CPR techniques.
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That the Parliament congratulates Larbert High School, which, with the help of its staff, parents and the parent council, has raised enough funds to install three potentially lifesaving defibrillators for both school and community use, and applauds the school on its staff and 2,000 pupils being trained in CPR techniques.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Annie Wells, Gordon Lindhurst, Monica Lennon, Angus MacDonald, Edward Mountain, Gil Paterson, Michelle Ballantyne, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Thomas Burns & Son, who are based in Bo’ness, on earning a coveted gold award in the recent Scottish Craft Butcher Awards 2019; understands that the gold award was for its popular entry in the Traditional Steak Pie category; further congratulates Thomas Johnston Butchers from Brightons and George Kirk and Sons from Denny who both picked up silver awards in their categories, and wishes the Central Scotland-based butchers continued success in, and the recognition of, their excellent products.
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That the Parliament congratulates Thomas Burns & Son, who are based in Bo’ness, on earning a coveted gold award in the recent Scottish Craft Butcher Awards 2019; understands that the gold award was for its popular entry in the Traditional Steak Pie category; further congratulates Thomas Johnston Butchers from Brightons and George Kirk and Sons from Denny who both picked up silver awards in their categories, and wishes the Central Scotland-based butchers continued success in, and the recognition of, their excellent products.
Supported by: Gordon Lindhurst, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Stuart McMillan, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Ruth Maguire, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Michelle Ballantyne, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Her Royal Highness Princess Anne officially opened Forth Valley Sensory Centre’s new Kitchen Garden in Camelon; notes that staff and service users provided a warm welcome to the Princess Royal who unveiled a commemorative plaque; understands that the garden is intended to be used as a community resource to introduce members of the community and children to gardening and fresh food, and wishes Forth Valley Sensory Centre every success in its endeavours.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Her Royal Highness Princess Anne officially opened Forth Valley Sensory Centre’s new Kitchen Garden in Camelon; notes that staff and service users provided a warm welcome to the Princess Royal who unveiled a commemorative plaque; understands that the garden is intended to be used as a community resource to introduce members of the community and children to gardening and fresh food, and wishes Forth Valley Sensory Centre every success in its endeavours.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Ruth Maguire, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Gordon Lindhurst, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Team Strathcarron, which is on a fundraising trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro; understands that a group of volunteers from the Falkirk-based hospice, as well as several local people, are climbing the African mountain to raise money for the provision of services at the hospice; welcomes the news that Strathcarron Hospice has received £285,855 in funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, and understands that the money will be used to expand the group’s Compassionate Communities project.
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That the Parliament congratulates Team Strathcarron, which is on a fundraising trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro; understands that a group of volunteers from the Falkirk-based hospice, as well as several local people, are climbing the African mountain to raise money for the provision of services at the hospice; welcomes the news that Strathcarron Hospice has received £285,855 in funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, and understands that the money will be used to expand the group’s Compassionate Communities project.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Richard Lyle, Annie Wells, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Kenneth Gibson, Monica Lennon, Clare Adamson, Bruce Crawford, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Pauline McNeill
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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