That the Parliament congratulates Grant MacDonald and John Young, both of More Than Fitness Gym, which is based in Livingston, on raising almost £6,000 from their Assault Air Bike 24-hour challenge to donate to Ladywell Community Fridge; understands that this vital local resource has seen an overwhelming increase in demand since the onset of COVID-19, with 500 families benefitting in one month alone; acknowledges the efforts of Grant and John who have run free online classes and bootcamps for companies in return for foodbank donations; commends their efforts in managing, unofficially, to break the world record by clocking up an impressive 399.5 miles in 24 hours, and wishes them and their fitness partner, The Wise Group, every success in their future fundraising efforts.
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That the Parliament congratulates Grant MacDonald and John Young, both of More Than Fitness Gym, which is based in Livingston, on raising almost £6,000 from their Assault Air Bike 24-hour challenge to donate to Ladywell Community Fridge; understands that this vital local resource has seen an overwhelming increase in demand since the onset of COVID-19, with 500 families benefitting in one month alone; acknowledges the efforts of Grant and John who have run free online classes and bootcamps for companies in return for foodbank donations; commends their efforts in managing, unofficially, to break the world record by clocking up an impressive 399.5 miles in 24 hours, and wishes them and their fitness partner, The Wise Group, every success in their future fundraising efforts.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Alasdair Allan, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Bruce Crawford
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That the Parliament commends the efforts of gala day committees, parents and children across the Almond Valley constituency who have lifted the spirits of disappointed children following the cancellation of the annual celebrations during lockdown; acknowledges that local communities are encouraging locals to carry out activities in their gardens, display art and erect bunting, and understands that celebrations are being planned later in 2020 to ensure that local children can still play a part in their special day.
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That the Parliament commends the efforts of gala day committees, parents and children across the Almond Valley constituency who have lifted the spirits of disappointed children following the cancellation of the annual celebrations during lockdown; acknowledges that local communities are encouraging locals to carry out activities in their gardens, display art and erect bunting, and understands that celebrations are being planned later in 2020 to ensure that local children can still play a part in their special day.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Andy Wightman, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian in recruiting over 1,200 volunteers to help in its communities across West Lothian in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that that Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian, as part of the TSI Scotland Network, is continuing to ensure that it plays a role in shaping and supporting its own communities, not only now but in the future; acknowledges the enthusiasm and commitment offered by these volunteers who are now being matched to local groups or volunteer roles; commends the efforts of Alan McCloskey, CEO at VSGWL, and wishes all those involved every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian in recruiting over 1,200 volunteers to help in its communities across West Lothian in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that that Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian, as part of the TSI Scotland Network, is continuing to ensure that it plays a role in shaping and supporting its own communities, not only now but in the future; acknowledges the enthusiasm and commitment offered by these volunteers who are now being matched to local groups or volunteer roles; commends the efforts of Alan McCloskey, CEO at VSGWL, and wishes all those involved every success for the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Donald Cameron, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Kirsten McCormack from West Calder who has completed an 80-hour volunteering project, helping teach women and girls in Namibia how to make their own period products; understands that the project was so successful that the Chief Scout of Namibia is looking to roll the project out across Namibia; acknowledges that many girls miss school due to having no access to period products; commends the efforts of Kirsten, who is participating in her Scouts of the World Award, which is one of the top awards a young person can achieve, and wishes her well for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kirsten McCormack from West Calder who has completed an 80-hour volunteering project, helping teach women and girls in Namibia how to make their own period products; understands that the project was so successful that the Chief Scout of Namibia is looking to roll the project out across Namibia; acknowledges that many girls miss school due to having no access to period products; commends the efforts of Kirsten, who is participating in her Scouts of the World Award, which is one of the top awards a young person can achieve, and wishes her well for the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Donald Cameron, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Livingston technology firm, WFS Technologies, on winning two top accolades from the organisers of the Offshore Technology Conference during what would have been its annual flagship conference in Houston in the US; understands that the company provides technology to offshore operators across the oil and gas sectors; acknowledges that the company is a global subsea wireless and digitalisation specialist and holds the Small Business Spotlight on New Technology Award for both its Seatooth SmartClamp and its Subsea Cloud Computing Network innovations, making it the only company it understands to have won two OTC 2020 awards, increasing the firm's total industry accolades to four within a single year, and wishes the business every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Livingston technology firm, WFS Technologies, on winning two top accolades from the organisers of the Offshore Technology Conference during what would have been its annual flagship conference in Houston in the US; understands that the company provides technology to offshore operators across the oil and gas sectors; acknowledges that the company is a global subsea wireless and digitalisation specialist and holds the Small Business Spotlight on New Technology Award for both its Seatooth SmartClamp and its Subsea Cloud Computing Network innovations, making it the only company it understands to have won two OTC 2020 awards, increasing the firm's total industry accolades to four within a single year, and wishes the business every success for the future.
Supported by: Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the fantastic efforts of Book Fairies of West Lothian in providing comfort and joy to those less fortunate during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that voluntary Book Fairies hide books across the region for people to find, enjoy and leave for the next person; acknowledges the fantastic contribution made recently to St John's Hospital in Livingston for patients to read during their stay at what is a difficult time, and welcomes the efforts of all volunteers throughout West Lothian as National Volunteers Week is celebrated.
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That the Parliament welcomes the fantastic efforts of Book Fairies of West Lothian in providing comfort and joy to those less fortunate during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that voluntary Book Fairies hide books across the region for people to find, enjoy and leave for the next person; acknowledges the fantastic contribution made recently to St John's Hospital in Livingston for patients to read during their stay at what is a difficult time, and welcomes the efforts of all volunteers throughout West Lothian as National Volunteers Week is celebrated.
Supported by: Christine Grahame, Rona Mackay, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Findlay, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Monica Lennon, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Alex Cole-Hamilton
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That the Parliament congratulates the Larder Training Academy on serving 15,000 meals to those most in need across West Lothian during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that its initial aim was to provide 2,000 meals per week during lockdown through the creation of a high volume food production kitchen at its Hospitality Training Academy in Livingston; acknowledges that the project has been made possible with a variety of funding from the Scottish Government, National Emergencies Trust, The Wooden Spoon, The Robertson Trust, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Neighbourly and West Lothian Council; commends the efforts of staff and volunteers, who have demonstrated strength and resilience throughout the West Lothian area, and wishes them well throughout the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Larder Training Academy on serving 15,000 meals to those most in need across West Lothian during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that its initial aim was to provide 2,000 meals per week during lockdown through the creation of a high volume food production kitchen at its Hospitality Training Academy in Livingston; acknowledges that the project has been made possible with a variety of funding from the Scottish Government, National Emergencies Trust, The Wooden Spoon, The Robertson Trust, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Neighbourly and West Lothian Council; commends the efforts of staff and volunteers, who have demonstrated strength and resilience throughout the West Lothian area, and wishes them well throughout the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Findlay, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates the students, James Harley-Miller, Patrick Sobkobwicz, Malcolm McDonald and Tori-Leigh Adams, on securing places into the top 10 of the City & Guilds Skills Zone National Leader Board; understands that the Centre for Construction and Motor Vehicle within the college piloted the City & Guilds Skills Zone online portal in 2020 along with its students to help them with their essential skills development; acknowledges the efforts of staff in supporting students during their course work, and wishes all four students every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the students, James Harley-Miller, Patrick Sobkobwicz, Malcolm McDonald and Tori-Leigh Adams, on securing places into the top 10 of the City & Guilds Skills Zone National Leader Board; understands that the Centre for Construction and Motor Vehicle within the college piloted the City & Guilds Skills Zone online portal in 2020 along with its students to help them with their essential skills development; acknowledges the efforts of staff in supporting students during their course work, and wishes all four students every success for the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Monica Lennon, Neil Findlay, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson
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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.
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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, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
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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, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
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