That the Parliament congratulates Margaret Payne, who is 90 and from Ardvar, on completing her fundraising challenge by climbing the staircase at her home 282 times, the equivalent of climbing the 2,398 ft peak of Suilven; understands that Margaret has now raised over £430,000 so far in donations to support the NHS, NHS Highland, the Highland Hospice and the RNLI; acknowledges the daily support from the New Zealand run "base-camp" in Margaret’s household; celebrates Margaret’s efforts on reaching the pinnacle of success after 12 weeks of climbing, and wishes her the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Margaret Payne, who is 90 and from Ardvar, on completing her fundraising challenge by climbing the staircase at her home 282 times, the equivalent of climbing the 2,398 ft peak of Suilven; understands that Margaret has now raised over £430,000 so far in donations to support the NHS, NHS Highland, the Highland Hospice and the RNLI; acknowledges the daily support from the New Zealand run "base-camp" in Margaret’s household; celebrates Margaret’s efforts on reaching the pinnacle of success after 12 weeks of climbing, and wishes her the very best for the future.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Gordon Lindhurst, Donald Cameron, Richard Lyle, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Murdo Fraser, Gil Paterson, Annabelle Ewing, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw
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That the Parliament commends Sarah Dunnett, who is from Wick, on her fundraising efforts on behalf of Mikeysline, which is an Inverness-based mental health charity; understands that Sarah has raised £2,665 after challenging herself to a popular crossfit workout that involves an initial one-mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 press ups, 300 squats and a second one-mile run; acknowledges that the challenge was completed every three hours over a 12-hour period; notes that this has helped Sarah raise awareness of the support available through Mikeysline, and wishes her continued success, including with any further fundraising.
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That the Parliament commends Sarah Dunnett, who is from Wick, on her fundraising efforts on behalf of Mikeysline, which is an Inverness-based mental health charity; understands that Sarah has raised £2,665 after challenging herself to a popular crossfit workout that involves an initial one-mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 press ups, 300 squats and a second one-mile run; acknowledges that the challenge was completed every three hours over a 12-hour period; notes that this has helped Sarah raise awareness of the support available through Mikeysline, and wishes her continued success, including with any further fundraising.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Finlay Carson, Jamie Greene, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr, Jackson Carlaw
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That the Parliament congratulates Donnie Maclean, who is from Kyle of Lochalsh, on his retirement following his 46 years of service as a train driver on the Kyle-Inverness route; acknowledges also Donnie's his retirement from the community's retained fire crew after 37 years of service, and wishes him all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Donnie Maclean, who is from Kyle of Lochalsh, on his retirement following his 46 years of service as a train driver on the Kyle-Inverness route; acknowledges also Donnie's his retirement from the community's retained fire crew after 37 years of service, and wishes him all the best for the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Brian Whittle, Peter Chapman, Margaret Mitchell, Miles Briggs, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr, John Finnie
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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.
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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, Peter Chapman
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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, Peter Chapman
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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, Finlay Carson, Peter Chapman
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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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