That the Parliament congratulates the Kilmarnock photographer, Lynne Harper, on winning several awards recently at the prestigious Guild of Photographer awards, including the highly-coveted overall photographer of the year award for 2019; recognises that the Guild runs an image of the month competition that has received over 13,000 entries in 2019; further recognises that these entries are then scored, with each individual receiving a yearly total score to determine who wins the individual genre groups and also the photographer of the year accolade; acknowledges that Lynne is one of only a few Guild members from Ayrshire and has only competed at this high level for four years; recognises that Lynne also won first place in the maternity genre and the newborn and baby genre, runner-up in the people genre, winner of the image of the year competition in the newborn category and runner-up in the children’s portraiture category; further congratulates Lynne on this outstanding achievement, and wishes her continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kilmarnock photographer, Lynne Harper, on winning several awards recently at the prestigious Guild of Photographer awards, including the highly-coveted overall photographer of the year award for 2019; recognises that the Guild runs an image of the month competition that has received over 13,000 entries in 2019; further recognises that these entries are then scored, with each individual receiving a yearly total score to determine who wins the individual genre groups and also the photographer of the year accolade; acknowledges that Lynne is one of only a few Guild members from Ayrshire and has only competed at this high level for four years; recognises that Lynne also won first place in the maternity genre and the newborn and baby genre, runner-up in the people genre, winner of the image of the year competition in the newborn category and runner-up in the children’s portraiture category; further congratulates Lynne on this outstanding achievement, and wishes her continued success in the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Kilmarnock Academy on being presented with a Gold Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK, which is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights; considers this a superb achievement, as Gold is the highest such accolade and is granted only to schools that have fully embedded the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into their ethos and curriculum; commends the pupils and teachers at Kilmarnock Academy on this achievement, and wishes them the best of luck for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kilmarnock Academy on being presented with a Gold Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK, which is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights; considers this a superb achievement, as Gold is the highest such accolade and is granted only to schools that have fully embedded the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into their ethos and curriculum; commends the pupils and teachers at Kilmarnock Academy on this achievement, and wishes them the best of luck for the future.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Onthank Primary School in Kilmarnock, on successfully achieving Eco-Schools Green Flag Award status; recognises that this Green Flag award is an internationally recognised achievement for schools and nurseries committed to learning for sustainability; understands that Eco-Schools is the largest sustainable schools programme in the world with 19.5 million children, young people and educators engaged in 67 different countries; understands that Onthank Primary School impressed the Eco-Schools assessor with the amazing work carried out over the past two years with their chosen topics of litter, transport and waste minimisation, which the school, community, parents and the surrounding community were involved with through various activities; commends everyone involved in this fantastic achievement, and wishes them further success continuing Eco-Schools work.
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That the Parliament congratulates Onthank Primary School in Kilmarnock, on successfully achieving Eco-Schools Green Flag Award status; recognises that this Green Flag award is an internationally recognised achievement for schools and nurseries committed to learning for sustainability; understands that Eco-Schools is the largest sustainable schools programme in the world with 19.5 million children, young people and educators engaged in 67 different countries; understands that Onthank Primary School impressed the Eco-Schools assessor with the amazing work carried out over the past two years with their chosen topics of litter, transport and waste minimisation, which the school, community, parents and the surrounding community were involved with through various activities; commends everyone involved in this fantastic achievement, and wishes them further success continuing Eco-Schools work.
Supported by: Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Emma Harper, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Margaretta Richards and Phil Hunt, who are the owners of The Beeches bed and breakfast establishment in Kilmaurs, on it being a Good Hotel Award-winner for 2020; recognises that the bed and breakfast is only one of three establishments in Scotland to win this prestigious award; further recognises that over 10,000 votes were cast and, based on customer feedback, nominations and votes, The Beeches was a clear winner; commends everyone involved in this fantastic award, and wishes them further success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Margaretta Richards and Phil Hunt, who are the owners of The Beeches bed and breakfast establishment in Kilmaurs, on it being a Good Hotel Award-winner for 2020; recognises that the bed and breakfast is only one of three establishments in Scotland to win this prestigious award; further recognises that over 10,000 votes were cast and, based on customer feedback, nominations and votes, The Beeches was a clear winner; commends everyone involved in this fantastic award, and wishes them further success in the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Margaret Mitchell, Stewart Stevenson, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Kieran McMaster, a sports mentor with East Ayrshire Council and a coach at the North West Amateur Boxing Club in Kilmarnock, on being named sportscotland Young Coach of the Year at the Coaching, Officiating and Volunteering Awards 2019, which were held at Glasgow City Chambers; recognises that 15 winners were selected from more than 350 nominations covering 47 sports and 32 local authorities; further recognises that Kieran, who is an accomplished boxer, works tirelessly to help the next generation of boxers in his community; acknowledges that Kieran has worked with some of the most vulnerable young people in East Ayrshire, using boxing as a tool to build meaningful bonds to allow challenging conversations to take place on topics such as mental health, drugs and alcohol; further acknowledges that these relationships have seen the young people that he mentors flourish, not only in the boxing ring but, for many, attendance at school has also increased; commends Kieran on this fantastic achievement, and wishes him further success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kieran McMaster, a sports mentor with East Ayrshire Council and a coach at the North West Amateur Boxing Club in Kilmarnock, on being named sportscotland Young Coach of the Year at the Coaching, Officiating and Volunteering Awards 2019, which were held at Glasgow City Chambers; recognises that 15 winners were selected from more than 350 nominations covering 47 sports and 32 local authorities; further recognises that Kieran, who is an accomplished boxer, works tirelessly to help the next generation of boxers in his community; acknowledges that Kieran has worked with some of the most vulnerable young people in East Ayrshire, using boxing as a tool to build meaningful bonds to allow challenging conversations to take place on topics such as mental health, drugs and alcohol; further acknowledges that these relationships have seen the young people that he mentors flourish, not only in the boxing ring but, for many, attendance at school has also increased; commends Kieran on this fantastic achievement, and wishes him further success in the future.
Supported by: Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Kenneth Gibson, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament commends the contribution of volunteers and the continued success of the community-led Darvel Music Festival in Ayrshire, which is celebrating its 18th anniversary; acknowledges that the festival has assisted economically with the ongoing regeneration of the town through the influx of music fans from all across Scotland, the rest of the UK and overseas; acknowledges the high calibre of artists featuring in the 2019-20 programme, with some of Scotland’s best traditional award-winning acts, such as Skerryvore, Tidelines, Blazin’ Fiddles and Project Smok, appearing on St Andrew’s weekend, followed by highly-rated UK pop/rock performers, such as James Grant, China Crisis, the Christians and Diesel Park West, being welcomed into the town in March; applauds all involved, and wishes them continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament commends the contribution of volunteers and the continued success of the community-led Darvel Music Festival in Ayrshire, which is celebrating its 18th anniversary; acknowledges that the festival has assisted economically with the ongoing regeneration of the town through the influx of music fans from all across Scotland, the rest of the UK and overseas; acknowledges the high calibre of artists featuring in the 2019-20 programme, with some of Scotland’s best traditional award-winning acts, such as Skerryvore, Tidelines, Blazin’ Fiddles and Project Smok, appearing on St Andrew’s weekend, followed by highly-rated UK pop/rock performers, such as James Grant, China Crisis, the Christians and Diesel Park West, being welcomed into the town in March; applauds all involved, and wishes them continued success in the future.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Flowers by Karen in Kilmarnock on winning the prestigious UK Retail Florist of the Year award; further recognises that Flowers by Karen is the first Scottish florist to win this fantastic award; commends Flowers by Karen on this fabulous achievement, and wishes everyone involved further success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Flowers by Karen in Kilmarnock on winning the prestigious UK Retail Florist of the Year award; further recognises that Flowers by Karen is the first Scottish florist to win this fantastic award; commends Flowers by Karen on this fabulous achievement, and wishes everyone involved further success in the future.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Gail Ross, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Newmilns Regeneration Association in Ayrshire on winning the Best Newcomer award at the Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards 2019; recognises that the award was received by the charity for its superb Newmilns Festival Weekend; further recognises that an incredible 25,000 votes were received overall in respect of these prestigious awards, which recognise the best in the outdoor and leisure industry across Scotland; commends Newmilns Regeneration Association on its achievement, and wishes all involved the best of luck for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Newmilns Regeneration Association in Ayrshire on winning the Best Newcomer award at the Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards 2019; recognises that the award was received by the charity for its superb Newmilns Festival Weekend; further recognises that an incredible 25,000 votes were received overall in respect of these prestigious awards, which recognise the best in the outdoor and leisure industry across Scotland; commends Newmilns Regeneration Association on its achievement, and wishes all involved the best of luck for the future.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth, Gail Ross, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Barclays’ new economic growth initiative, Thriving Local Economies, in Kilmarnock on 11 June 2019; understands that the bank is to join forces with local government, business and education leaders to identify how to boost the local economy through a landmark study and over a three-year period, and introduce bespoke programmes and support designed to help business growth, skills and training and aspirations and confidence; notes that Kilmarnock has been specifically chosen for the pilot due to Barclays’ research, which shows that around only three in ten (28%) businesses in Kilmarnock feel optimistic about the local economy; understands that this follows on from another major investment announced by Barclays in Scotland recently that the bank will create 2,500 new jobs at its new technology centre in Glasgow; further understands that, as a first step of the Thriving Local Economies initiative, all secondary schools in Kilmarnock will have access to the bank’s LifeSkills programme, which aims to equip people with the skills that they need for the world of work, and commends Barclays for introducing bespoke actions for the people of Kilmarnock to boost aspirations and future work skills in the local community.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Barclays’ new economic growth initiative, Thriving Local Economies, in Kilmarnock on 11 June 2019; understands that the bank is to join forces with local government, business and education leaders to identify how to boost the local economy through a landmark study and over a three-year period, and introduce bespoke programmes and support designed to help business growth, skills and training and aspirations and confidence; notes that Kilmarnock has been specifically chosen for the pilot due to Barclays’ research, which shows that around only three in ten (28%) businesses in Kilmarnock feel optimistic about the local economy; understands that this follows on from another major investment announced by Barclays in Scotland recently that the bank will create 2,500 new jobs at its new technology centre in Glasgow; further understands that, as a first step of the Thriving Local Economies initiative, all secondary schools in Kilmarnock will have access to the bank’s LifeSkills programme, which aims to equip people with the skills that they need for the world of work, and commends Barclays for introducing bespoke actions for the people of Kilmarnock to boost aspirations and future work skills in the local community.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Gail Ross, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Onthank Early Childhood Centre in Kilmarnock on being awarded a gold NHS award for creating healthy working lives; considers this a superb achievement by the nursery, which has been committed to improving the health and wellbeing of staff and children; commends the staff and children on this achievement, and wishes them all the best of luck.
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That the Parliament congratulates Onthank Early Childhood Centre in Kilmarnock on being awarded a gold NHS award for creating healthy working lives; considers this a superb achievement by the nursery, which has been committed to improving the health and wellbeing of staff and children; commends the staff and children on this achievement, and wishes them all the best of luck.
Supported by: Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Tom Arthur, Gail Ross, Jenny Gilruth, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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