That the Parliament congratulates Cathie Longmore, who runs the Costcutter store in Rothes, on her 90th birthday and is approaching 50 years in the shop in September 2020; notes that she was awarded a British Empire Medal in 2013 for services to the community and local economy, and wishes Cathie many congratulations and much success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Cathie Longmore, who runs the Costcutter store in Rothes, on her 90th birthday and is approaching 50 years in the shop in September 2020; notes that she was awarded a British Empire Medal in 2013 for services to the community and local economy, and wishes Cathie many congratulations and much success in the future.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Donald Cameron, John Scott, Michelle Ballantyne, Peter Chapman, Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament congratulates Steven Mackay, player-manager of Brora Rangers FC, on his fundraising efforts for Moray Firth Radio’s Cash for Kids charity; understands that Steven has raised over £16,000 after completing an 80-mile ultra-marathon from his home in Inverness to Brora Rangers’ Dudgeon Park stadium via Bonar Bridge; acknowledges that Steven completed the challenge in just over 18 hours, and wishes him all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Steven Mackay, player-manager of Brora Rangers FC, on his fundraising efforts for Moray Firth Radio’s Cash for Kids charity; understands that Steven has raised over £16,000 after completing an 80-mile ultra-marathon from his home in Inverness to Brora Rangers’ Dudgeon Park stadium via Bonar Bridge; acknowledges that Steven completed the challenge in just over 18 hours, and wishes him all the best for the future.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Stuart McMillan, Donald Cameron, Jeremy Balfour, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Jackson Carlaw, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman
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That the Parliament thanks Willie Anderson for his service to the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team; understands Willie is stepping down as leader after 14 years; notes that he has been a member of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team for more than 40 years and has been involved in over 1,800 rescues; acknowledges that Willie will continue to support the team, and wishes him all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament thanks Willie Anderson for his service to the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team; understands Willie is stepping down as leader after 14 years; notes that he has been a member of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team for more than 40 years and has been involved in over 1,800 rescues; acknowledges that Willie will continue to support the team, and wishes him all the best for the future.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Donald Cameron, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, John Scott, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman
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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.
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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, Rachael Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman
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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, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells
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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, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells
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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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