That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the virtual version of The Hooley in the Highlands; notes that the event was due to be held at the Strathpeffer Pavilion; further notes the online event was watched by 20,000 viewers from around the world and recorded donations of £1,200 for the Highland Foodbank; congratulates everyone involved in making the event such a success, and looks forward to its return in 2021.
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the virtual version of The Hooley in the Highlands; notes that the event was due to be held at the Strathpeffer Pavilion; further notes the online event was watched by 20,000 viewers from around the world and recorded donations of £1,200 for the Highland Foodbank; congratulates everyone involved in making the event such a success, and looks forward to its return in 2021.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Donald Cameron, Maureen Watt, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates the Avoch and Killen Community Council on its new digital open gardens event; is disappointed to note that the open gardens event planned for the 25 July 2020, which was raising money for its community projects fund and NHS Charities Together, has had to be postponed until 2021 due to lockdown restrictions; understands that residents of Avoch and Killen have been asked to submit pictures and short videos of their gardens/favourite plants or trees, which will be made into a virtual tour of Avoch and Killen Gardens 2020, which will be available online in July, and wishes everyone involved every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Avoch and Killen Community Council on its new digital open gardens event; is disappointed to note that the open gardens event planned for the 25 July 2020, which was raising money for its community projects fund and NHS Charities Together, has had to be postponed until 2021 due to lockdown restrictions; understands that residents of Avoch and Killen have been asked to submit pictures and short videos of their gardens/favourite plants or trees, which will be made into a virtual tour of Avoch and Killen Gardens 2020, which will be available online in July, and wishes everyone involved every success.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates High Life Highland on delivering home garden kits to Inverness Botanic Gardens trainees on the GROW (Garden-Recycle-Organics-Wildlife) project; notes that the home garden kits included bedding plants, compost and pots to enable the trainees to garden from home, and wishes everyone involved with the trainee programme at Inverness Botanic Gardens every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates High Life Highland on delivering home garden kits to Inverness Botanic Gardens trainees on the GROW (Garden-Recycle-Organics-Wildlife) project; notes that the home garden kits included bedding plants, compost and pots to enable the trainees to garden from home, and wishes everyone involved with the trainee programme at Inverness Botanic Gardens every success.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Donald Cameron, John Scott, Maureen Watt, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates Sharon Whitham on her 20 years of service to Mo Dhachaidh, a Barchester Healthcare care home in Ullapool; acknowledges Sharon’s dedication and loyalty to the residents of Mo Dhachaidh, and wishes her all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Sharon Whitham on her 20 years of service to Mo Dhachaidh, a Barchester Healthcare care home in Ullapool; acknowledges Sharon’s dedication and loyalty to the residents of Mo Dhachaidh, and wishes her all the best for the future.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Richard Lyle, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Rachael Hamilton, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Maureen Watt, John Finnie, Margaret Mitchell, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament congratulates Margaret Payne, who is 90 and from Ardvar, on raising more than £20,000 for the NHS and Highland Hospice; notes that Margaret has set a target of reaching the equivalent of the 2,398 ft peak of Suilven by climbing the staircase at her home 282 times over the next two months; notes that she first climbed Suilven in 1944 aged 15 with her sister, and wishes Margaret every success in her endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Margaret Payne, who is 90 and from Ardvar, on raising more than £20,000 for the NHS and Highland Hospice; notes that Margaret has set a target of reaching the equivalent of the 2,398 ft peak of Suilven by climbing the staircase at her home 282 times over the next two months; notes that she first climbed Suilven in 1944 aged 15 with her sister, and wishes Margaret every success in her endeavours.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Peter Chapman, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, John Finnie, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the excellent gesture by Carlton Bingo Inverness during the COVID-19 outbreak, which has made its car park available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, free of charge for the use of NHS staff, visitors and contractors at Raigmore Hospital; welcomes how helpful this measure will be, and encourages other companies to consider adopting similar measures during these difficult times.
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That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the excellent gesture by Carlton Bingo Inverness during the COVID-19 outbreak, which has made its car park available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, free of charge for the use of NHS staff, visitors and contractors at Raigmore Hospital; welcomes how helpful this measure will be, and encourages other companies to consider adopting similar measures during these difficult times.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Jamie Greene, Richard Lyle, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Maurice Corry, Liam Kerr, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman
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That the Parliament commends Rodger Harvey-Jamieson and his family for donating £20,000 to the Kyle of Lochalsh and Portree lifeboat station; further commends the Applecross Boat Pull Team, which donated £1,000 to each station; welcomes the generosity of these acts; acknowledges how vital donations are to the long-term operations of the RNLI and Scotland's lifeboat stations, and applauds all who contribute.
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That the Parliament commends Rodger Harvey-Jamieson and his family for donating £20,000 to the Kyle of Lochalsh and Portree lifeboat station; further commends the Applecross Boat Pull Team, which donated £1,000 to each station; welcomes the generosity of these acts; acknowledges how vital donations are to the long-term operations of the RNLI and Scotland's lifeboat stations, and applauds all who contribute.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Jackson Carlaw, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Whittle, Gil Paterson, Stewart Stevenson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Sandy Davidson, who is a fourth year student of the University of the Highlands and Islands, on receiving the Savills Forestry and Sustainability Award in recognition of him producing an outstanding land management plan as part of his degree, and wishes Sandy continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Sandy Davidson, who is a fourth year student of the University of the Highlands and Islands, on receiving the Savills Forestry and Sustainability Award in recognition of him producing an outstanding land management plan as part of his degree, and wishes Sandy continued success.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Brian Whittle, Alison Harris, Gil Paterson, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament commends the efforts of Cromarty Firth Port Authority, which has donated £35,922.98 to a number of causes in 2019 through its Community Sponsorship Programme; acknowledges that the programme aspires to improve, safeguard and develop Cromarty Firth communities for the benefit of local people; understands that recipients in 2019 included the Highland Hospice, Heartstone, RNLI, Cromarty Community Care Project, Invergordon Golf Club, Community Spirit Invergordon, Invergordon Museum, Highland Girls FC, SR Film Photography, Rosemarkie Beach Caves, Saltburn & Westwood Community Council, Nigg Community Hall and the primary schools within the Invergordon catchment area; acknowledges that there was a 24% increase in donations by the Cromarty Firth Port Authority this year compared with last year; notes that applications for sponsorship are open for March 2020, and welcomes every effort that the Cromarty Firth Port Authority is making to support worthy projects in the local community.
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That the Parliament commends the efforts of Cromarty Firth Port Authority, which has donated £35,922.98 to a number of causes in 2019 through its Community Sponsorship Programme; acknowledges that the programme aspires to improve, safeguard and develop Cromarty Firth communities for the benefit of local people; understands that recipients in 2019 included the Highland Hospice, Heartstone, RNLI, Cromarty Community Care Project, Invergordon Golf Club, Community Spirit Invergordon, Invergordon Museum, Highland Girls FC, SR Film Photography, Rosemarkie Beach Caves, Saltburn & Westwood Community Council, Nigg Community Hall and the primary schools within the Invergordon catchment area; acknowledges that there was a 24% increase in donations by the Cromarty Firth Port Authority this year compared with last year; notes that applications for sponsorship are open for March 2020, and welcomes every effort that the Cromarty Firth Port Authority is making to support worthy projects in the local community.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Jamie Greene, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Brian Whittle, Alison Harris, Gil Paterson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Jeremy Balfour, Kenneth Gibson, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament acknowledges the tremendous work carried out by the Highland One Stop Shop (HOSS); notes that this is a free service for autistic adults aged 16 and over who live in the Highlands, as well as their families, carers and professionals; acknowledges concerns regarding the difficulties in securing funding to continue the running of HOSS; understands the uncertainty that this causes for all those who use and provide the service, and notes the hope that funding will be found for the continued running of HOSS and for a pilot project to support diagnosis of autism in the Highlands.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the tremendous work carried out by the Highland One Stop Shop (HOSS); notes that this is a free service for autistic adults aged 16 and over who live in the Highlands, as well as their families, carers and professionals; acknowledges concerns regarding the difficulties in securing funding to continue the running of HOSS; understands the uncertainty that this causes for all those who use and provide the service, and notes the hope that funding will be found for the continued running of HOSS and for a pilot project to support diagnosis of autism in the Highlands.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Jamie Greene, Peter Chapman, Finlay Carson, Jackson Carlaw, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Alison Harris, Stewart Stevenson, Donald Cameron, Gordon Lindhurst, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Gil Paterson, Jeremy Balfour, Alasdair Allan, Annie Wells, Maurice Corry, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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