That the Parliament congratulates Dundee University Rugby Football Club (DURFC) on the successful completion of its fundraising challenge, One Million Reps for MNDA, which involved DURFC players past and present completing a million repetitions of either squats, push ups, dips or sit ups during June 2020; notes that this helped to raise more than £3,500 in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA); recognises the profound and devastating impact that MND has on families across Scotland and the excellent work of MNDA to support people living with the condition; welcomes this excellent initiative from the DURFC to support a cause that is very close to it, and wishes the club, which is the current Scottish Conference Cup holder, the very best of success for the season ahead.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dundee University Rugby Football Club (DURFC) on the successful completion of its fundraising challenge, One Million Reps for MNDA, which involved DURFC players past and present completing a million repetitions of either squats, push ups, dips or sit ups during June 2020; notes that this helped to raise more than £3,500 in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA); recognises the profound and devastating impact that MND has on families across Scotland and the excellent work of MNDA to support people living with the condition; welcomes this excellent initiative from the DURFC to support a cause that is very close to it, and wishes the club, which is the current Scottish Conference Cup holder, the very best of success for the season ahead.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Brian Whittle, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, David Torrance
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That the Parliament congratulates the artist, Harmony Bury, and the filmmaker, Stuart Edwards, who both attend the Robert Gordon University (RGU) Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen, on their success in both being recognised with a John Byrne Award, which is one of Scotland's most prestigious art prizes; notes that Harmony's installation, Scottish Forestry: Has Profit Trumped Biodiversity?, won the Critical Thinking category and Stuart's documentary, What Traces of Ourselves Do We Leave Behind?, was named the winner of the award for Positivity; commends the arts faculty at RGU for its continual support of its students, and sends its best wishes to Harmony and Stuart.
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That the Parliament congratulates the artist, Harmony Bury, and the filmmaker, Stuart Edwards, who both attend the Robert Gordon University (RGU) Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen, on their success in both being recognised with a John Byrne Award, which is one of Scotland's most prestigious art prizes; notes that Harmony's installation, Scottish Forestry: Has Profit Trumped Biodiversity?, won the Critical Thinking category and Stuart's documentary, What Traces of Ourselves Do We Leave Behind?, was named the winner of the award for Positivity; commends the arts faculty at RGU for its continual support of its students, and sends its best wishes to Harmony and Stuart.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Kenneth Gibson, Mark McDonald, Margaret Mitchell, Stuart McMillan, Peter Chapman, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Michelle Ballantyne, David Torrance, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates those individuals hosting and performing at the Aberdeen Jazz Festival in March 2020; thanks everyone who has worked hard to make this event a success; notes the wide impact that such an event has on the Aberdeen community, hosting concerts at six different venues across the city, and commends the musicians showcasing their talents throughout the festival, including the University of Aberdeen jazz band and orchestra, Dope Sick Fly, Full Fat, the Guarana Street Band and Leppard and the Big Cats.
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That the Parliament congratulates those individuals hosting and performing at the Aberdeen Jazz Festival in March 2020; thanks everyone who has worked hard to make this event a success; notes the wide impact that such an event has on the Aberdeen community, hosting concerts at six different venues across the city, and commends the musicians showcasing their talents throughout the festival, including the University of Aberdeen jazz band and orchestra, Dope Sick Fly, Full Fat, the Guarana Street Band and Leppard and the Big Cats.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Kenneth Gibson, Mark McDonald, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Michelle Ballantyne, David Torrance, Tom Arthur, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes the success of Granite Noir, a north east crime writing festival, since its inception in 2017; understands that the four-day event attracts internationally renowned authors and thousands of crime fiction enthusiasts to Aberdeen; further understands that the festival received a £25,000 grant from EventScotland as part of VisitScotland’s national events funding programme; notes that the festival includes author conversations, family events, walks, concerts, theatre events and exhibitions, and looks forward to next year’s event.
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That the Parliament welcomes the success of Granite Noir, a north east crime writing festival, since its inception in 2017; understands that the four-day event attracts internationally renowned authors and thousands of crime fiction enthusiasts to Aberdeen; further understands that the festival received a £25,000 grant from EventScotland as part of VisitScotland’s national events funding programme; notes that the festival includes author conversations, family events, walks, concerts, theatre events and exhibitions, and looks forward to next year’s event.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Mark McDonald, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Edward Mountain, Gil Paterson, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the appointment of Rami Okasha as Chief Executive of Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) in the new year; understands that CHAS’s services reach 48 families in the Grampian region through a dedicated outreach service CHAS at Home; notes that Rami, who was educated in Aberdeen, has worked to develop new models of care, helping reach more families in Scotland, and wishes him success in his new role.
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That the Parliament welcomes the appointment of Rami Okasha as Chief Executive of Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) in the new year; understands that CHAS’s services reach 48 families in the Grampian region through a dedicated outreach service CHAS at Home; notes that Rami, who was educated in Aberdeen, has worked to develop new models of care, helping reach more families in Scotland, and wishes him success in his new role.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Maureen Watt, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Mark McDonald, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Finlay Carson, Monica Lennon, Iain Gray, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Jenny Gilruth, Alex Rowley, Neil Bibby, Neil Findlay, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the Light the North public art trail to take place in the north and north east of Scotland; understands that the trail will feature more than 30 lighthouse sculptures designed by artists from around the country and will be lit up for the first time; notes that the sculptures will be auctioned off for CLAN Cancer Support after the trail closes and that all proceeds will go towards providing emotional and practical support to cancer patients across Grampian, Orkney and Shetland; wishes all involved a successful campaign, and looks forward to viewing the finished products.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Light the North public art trail to take place in the north and north east of Scotland; understands that the trail will feature more than 30 lighthouse sculptures designed by artists from around the country and will be lit up for the first time; notes that the sculptures will be auctioned off for CLAN Cancer Support after the trail closes and that all proceeds will go towards providing emotional and practical support to cancer patients across Grampian, Orkney and Shetland; wishes all involved a successful campaign, and looks forward to viewing the finished products.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes Tour Guide Tales to Aberdeen as part of VisitScotland’s "Scotland Is Now" marketing drive; understands that Aberdeen Art Gallery will feature alongside a focus on trends, such as the importance of holidays that provide activities, experiences and a sense of the local way of life; notes that this campaign is designed to continue growing the tourism industry in places outside Edinburgh and the Highlands, and looks forward to welcoming visitors to the north east.
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That the Parliament welcomes Tour Guide Tales to Aberdeen as part of VisitScotland’s "Scotland Is Now" marketing drive; understands that Aberdeen Art Gallery will feature alongside a focus on trends, such as the importance of holidays that provide activities, experiences and a sense of the local way of life; notes that this campaign is designed to continue growing the tourism industry in places outside Edinburgh and the Highlands, and looks forward to welcoming visitors to the north east.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Mark McDonald, Michelle Ballantyne
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes National Chaplains Week and the recognition of their work across all industries; understands that NHS Grampian, along with other organisations, has at least a dozen chaplains working within its hospitals, providing spiritual, religious and pastoral care; notes that the role of a chaplain is varied, including providing support to visitors, staff and family, and recognises the importance of their work to society.
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That the Parliament welcomes National Chaplains Week and the recognition of their work across all industries; understands that NHS Grampian, along with other organisations, has at least a dozen chaplains working within its hospitals, providing spiritual, religious and pastoral care; notes that the role of a chaplain is varied, including providing support to visitors, staff and family, and recognises the importance of their work to society.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Stuart McMillan, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, John Mason, Gordon Lindhurst, Edward Mountain R, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Findlay, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Donna Lovie on being awarded the Carvall Star Award for nursing dedication; understands that Donna was instrumental in coordinating a wide range of therapies, activities and programmes for Sue Ryder Dee View Court residents; recognises the services and support that Dee View Court provides to residents living with neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease and acquired brain injuries, and wishes all involved continued success in the level of care that they provide.
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That the Parliament congratulates Donna Lovie on being awarded the Carvall Star Award for nursing dedication; understands that Donna was instrumental in coordinating a wide range of therapies, activities and programmes for Sue Ryder Dee View Court residents; recognises the services and support that Dee View Court provides to residents living with neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease and acquired brain injuries, and wishes all involved continued success in the level of care that they provide.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the 14th annual Aberdeen Dancelive Festival weekend, which will feature 18 shows, each with thought-provoking and emotional themes, including politics and women’s experiences; notes that there will be workshops that will focus on mental health and inclusivity, and wishes all involved a successful festival.
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That the Parliament welcomes the 14th annual Aberdeen Dancelive Festival weekend, which will feature 18 shows, each with thought-provoking and emotional themes, including politics and women’s experiences; notes that there will be workshops that will focus on mental health and inclusivity, and wishes all involved a successful festival.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Richard Lyle, Finlay Carson, Kenneth Gibson, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Rachael Hamilton, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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