That the Parliament congratulates Margaret Payne, who is 90 and from Ardvar, Assynt in Sutherland, on raising more than £430,000 for charity by climbing her flight of stairs almost 300 times; understands that this trip is equal to summiting Suilven, a 2,389 feet mountain near Lochinver; notes that the money is to be shared between the Highland Hospice, NHS Highland and the RNLI, which helped care for Margaret's late husband before he passed away in 2019; recognises that Margaret has raised over 3,500% of her original goal of £10,000, and sends her its best wishes.
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That the Parliament congratulates Margaret Payne, who is 90 and from Ardvar, Assynt in Sutherland, on raising more than £430,000 for charity by climbing her flight of stairs almost 300 times; understands that this trip is equal to summiting Suilven, a 2,389 feet mountain near Lochinver; notes that the money is to be shared between the Highland Hospice, NHS Highland and the RNLI, which helped care for Margaret's late husband before he passed away in 2019; recognises that Margaret has raised over 3,500% of her original goal of £10,000, and sends her its best wishes.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Alex Cole-Hamilton, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Annabelle Ewing, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Johann Lamont
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That the Parliament recognises the achievements of Dylan Bogue of Alness, on completing a 25-day long marathon to raise funds for an all-terrain X8 wheelchair; understands that Dylan, who has muscular dystrophy, has so far raised £8,000 of his £16,000 target; notes that the new wheelchair would allow him to pursue his passions of football and travel, and sends him its best wishes.
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That the Parliament recognises the achievements of Dylan Bogue of Alness, on completing a 25-day long marathon to raise funds for an all-terrain X8 wheelchair; understands that Dylan, who has muscular dystrophy, has so far raised £8,000 of his £16,000 target; notes that the new wheelchair would allow him to pursue his passions of football and travel, and sends him its best wishes.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Alex Cole-Hamilton, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament congratulates Asda in Tain on donating 882 meals to local good causes supporting people during the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that the donations were part of the Fight Hunger Create Change campaign, and notes that the donations were sourced from food with short shelf lives, including bakery products, eggs, fruit and vegetables.
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That the Parliament congratulates Asda in Tain on donating 882 meals to local good causes supporting people during the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that the donations were part of the Fight Hunger Create Change campaign, and notes that the donations were sourced from food with short shelf lives, including bakery products, eggs, fruit and vegetables.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament commends Lindsay Broomfield for co-ordinating the making of scrubs, scrub bags, scrub hats and ear savers via the online group, NHS Scotland For The Love of Scrubs; recognises that, in Caithness, 220 scrub sets were made from both pre-cut fabric and volunteers' own fabric, and considers that the task would not have been completed without the combined efforts of the following individuals, Alice Grant, Alison Lloyd, Alison Moar, Ann Ross, Ann Temple, Anna MacConnell, Anne Temple, Bev Durrand, Cathy Gunn, Ciara Walker, Dorothy Johnston, Eileen Sutherland, Emily Cobb, Evelyn Gunn, Fiona McDonald, Fiona Smith, Gail Russell, Gracie Sawnson, Hazel Dunbar, Helen Gibson, Helen Heddle, Isobel Ross, Jane Selby, Janet Corbett, Janet MacLennan, Jenny Walker, Joan Dancer, Karen Mackay, Kathy Wares, Kirsty MacLeod, Lindy Black, Liz Bamber, Lynn Ellis, Lysette Barry, Margaret Sherar, Moria Gunn, Norma Broomfield, Rona Button, Shelia Plowman, Wendy Hylton, Winifred Allan, Winifred Sutherland, Yvonne Turfis, and Zelia MacKay.
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That the Parliament commends Lindsay Broomfield for co-ordinating the making of scrubs, scrub bags, scrub hats and ear savers via the online group, NHS Scotland For The Love of Scrubs; recognises that, in Caithness, 220 scrub sets were made from both pre-cut fabric and volunteers' own fabric, and considers that the task would not have been completed without the combined efforts of the following individuals, Alice Grant, Alison Lloyd, Alison Moar, Ann Ross, Ann Temple, Anna MacConnell, Anne Temple, Bev Durrand, Cathy Gunn, Ciara Walker, Dorothy Johnston, Eileen Sutherland, Emily Cobb, Evelyn Gunn, Fiona McDonald, Fiona Smith, Gail Russell, Gracie Sawnson, Hazel Dunbar, Helen Gibson, Helen Heddle, Isobel Ross, Jane Selby, Janet Corbett, Janet MacLennan, Jenny Walker, Joan Dancer, Karen Mackay, Kathy Wares, Kirsty MacLeod, Lindy Black, Liz Bamber, Lynn Ellis, Lysette Barry, Margaret Sherar, Moria Gunn, Norma Broomfield, Rona Button, Shelia Plowman, Wendy Hylton, Winifred Allan, Winifred Sutherland, Yvonne Turfis, and Zelia MacKay.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Willie Coffey, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Clare Adamson R, Alex Rowley, Alasdair Allan, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament commends the Scourie Community Development Company on plans for a new £4 million visitor centre; notes that the community centre will exhibit the late Don Shelley’s stone collection, previously the Orcadian Stone exhibition, and will have galleries, a multi-media auditorium, an archive and a shop and café that will offer new jobs to the community, and wishes the project every success.
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That the Parliament commends the Scourie Community Development Company on plans for a new £4 million visitor centre; notes that the community centre will exhibit the late Don Shelley’s stone collection, previously the Orcadian Stone exhibition, and will have galleries, a multi-media auditorium, an archive and a shop and café that will offer new jobs to the community, and wishes the project every success.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Emma Harper, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Bruce Crawford, John Finnie
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That the Parliament congratulates Dr David Worthington, who lectures at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), on being awarded the title of Professor of History; understands that David's academic interests include exploring the cultural memory of Scottish emigrants in late medieval and early-modern Poland, coastal history and the arrival of sugar in the Highlands and Islands; notes that he also chairs the advisory group involving the University and High Life Highland to support the Inverness Castle Project, which has been set up to contribute to the transforming of the castle into a major visitor attraction by 2024, and sends David its best wishes.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dr David Worthington, who lectures at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), on being awarded the title of Professor of History; understands that David's academic interests include exploring the cultural memory of Scottish emigrants in late medieval and early-modern Poland, coastal history and the arrival of sugar in the Highlands and Islands; notes that he also chairs the advisory group involving the University and High Life Highland to support the Inverness Castle Project, which has been set up to contribute to the transforming of the castle into a major visitor attraction by 2024, and sends David its best wishes.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, David Stewart, David Torrance, Donald Cameron, Bill Kidd, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Jamie Halcro Johnston
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That the Parliament notes that 20 May marks World Bee Day 2020; understands that Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born on this day in 1734; recognises that bees support the growth of trees, flowers and other plants, which serve as food and shelter for creatures, and acknowledges that the survival of bees in integral to a healthy and balanced ecosystem.
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That the Parliament notes that 20 May marks World Bee Day 2020; understands that Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born on this day in 1734; recognises that bees support the growth of trees, flowers and other plants, which serve as food and shelter for creatures, and acknowledges that the survival of bees in integral to a healthy and balanced ecosystem.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament recognises the efforts of Imenco UK Ltd's Wick-based production facility, which has been approved to manufacture, under licence, the Mercedes AMG F1/UCL Ventura CPAP Breathing Apparatus; understands that the apparatus can help keep COVID-19 patients out of intensive care, and notes that it does not require an electrical supply, has been approved for use in the NHS, and can be made available to help the worldwide healthcare system reduce pressure on front-line medical staff.
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That the Parliament recognises the efforts of Imenco UK Ltd's Wick-based production facility, which has been approved to manufacture, under licence, the Mercedes AMG F1/UCL Ventura CPAP Breathing Apparatus; understands that the apparatus can help keep COVID-19 patients out of intensive care, and notes that it does not require an electrical supply, has been approved for use in the NHS, and can be made available to help the worldwide healthcare system reduce pressure on front-line medical staff.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, John Finnie, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament commends the initiative and work of the group, the East Sutherland Ladies, which has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating a scrub-making circle; notes that the group was created by Isobel Ross alongside her friends, who have been making scrubs and giving them to local NHS settings and care homes, and acknowledges the important work that the team is doing at this difficult time.
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That the Parliament commends the initiative and work of the group, the East Sutherland Ladies, which has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating a scrub-making circle; notes that the group was created by Isobel Ross alongside her friends, who have been making scrubs and giving them to local NHS settings and care homes, and acknowledges the important work that the team is doing at this difficult time.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, John Finnie, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of the Highlands and Islands on receiving £44,581 of Scottish Government funding in order to help NHS Highland health and social care staff cope with the impacts of COVID-19; notes that the project will use digital technologies to help prevent and treat psychological distress and also aim to enhance the resilience of health and care workers during the COVID-19 crisis, and understands that the university’s rural health and wellbeing team is also looking to secure funding to work with other groups in rural areas that may be particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and wellbeing, such as young people and those living with long-term conditions.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of the Highlands and Islands on receiving £44,581 of Scottish Government funding in order to help NHS Highland health and social care staff cope with the impacts of COVID-19; notes that the project will use digital technologies to help prevent and treat psychological distress and also aim to enhance the resilience of health and care workers during the COVID-19 crisis, and understands that the university’s rural health and wellbeing team is also looking to secure funding to work with other groups in rural areas that may be particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and wellbeing, such as young people and those living with long-term conditions.
Supported by: David Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Annabelle Ewing, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, John Finnie, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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