That the Parliament acknowledges the efforts of the Aberdeenshire Rapid Relief Team (RRT), which mobilised within three hours to attend the site of the recent train crash in support of the emergency services and accident investigation teams; understands that a field base was established and 220 meals were provided in the first eight hours, with a further 600 hot meals with drinks being provided since then to provide sustenance and uplift the spirits of those dealing with the traumatic scenes; commends the efforts that the RRT has made in adapting to COVID-19; congratulates the team in continuing to be active in communities, and recognises that, during these last three months, RRT UK has provided over 60,000 meals to some of the UK’s most vulnerable families.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the efforts of the Aberdeenshire Rapid Relief Team (RRT), which mobilised within three hours to attend the site of the recent train crash in support of the emergency services and accident investigation teams; understands that a field base was established and 220 meals were provided in the first eight hours, with a further 600 hot meals with drinks being provided since then to provide sustenance and uplift the spirits of those dealing with the traumatic scenes; commends the efforts that the RRT has made in adapting to COVID-19; congratulates the team in continuing to be active in communities, and recognises that, during these last three months, RRT UK has provided over 60,000 meals to some of the UK’s most vulnerable families.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Monica Lennon, Edward Mountain, Murdo Fraser, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, Miles Briggs, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Sarah Boyack, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Jackson Carlaw, John Scott, Donald Cameron, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Golden, Adam Tomkins, Liz Smith, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament recognises the important work of Martin Danziger and the other staff and volunteers at Modo and Encounter; understands that Modo is a Peterhead charity that was established in 2009 by Martin to give young people the opportunity to learn circus and performing arts skills and improve their confidence; notes that Modo has been involved in over 200 community events and has organised trips to 14 countries, offering new valuable experiences for young people; welcomes that the charity works to improve the life chances of young people; congratulates the team at Modo, who have won awards recognising the contribution that they have made to the community and to supporting young people; understands that, in 2016, Modo set up Encounter, a café for young people to go to and socialise, and wishes all those involved well for the future.
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That the Parliament recognises the important work of Martin Danziger and the other staff and volunteers at Modo and Encounter; understands that Modo is a Peterhead charity that was established in 2009 by Martin to give young people the opportunity to learn circus and performing arts skills and improve their confidence; notes that Modo has been involved in over 200 community events and has organised trips to 14 countries, offering new valuable experiences for young people; welcomes that the charity works to improve the life chances of young people; congratulates the team at Modo, who have won awards recognising the contribution that they have made to the community and to supporting young people; understands that, in 2016, Modo set up Encounter, a café for young people to go to and socialise, and wishes all those involved well for the future.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament commends the fundraising efforts of Jack Gatacre and Antonio Vastano; understands that they will kayak a distance of 700 miles in less than two weeks; notes that they will start in Pittenween in Fife on 1 August 2020 and that their journey will take them along the Forth and Clyde, through the Inner Hebrides to Fort William, through Loch Ness and into the Moray Firth, past Peterhead, Aberdeen, and finally Dundee as they return to Pittenween; applauds how their hard work has raised awareness of the Fishermen’s Mission, which provides financial and emotional support and gives further employment, educational and training opportunities to fishermen; further applauds their support of Birchwood Highlands, a charity that helps people through mental health recovery; acknowledges the importance of supporting Scottish fishermen, and wishes them well as they embark on this journey.
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That the Parliament commends the fundraising efforts of Jack Gatacre and Antonio Vastano; understands that they will kayak a distance of 700 miles in less than two weeks; notes that they will start in Pittenween in Fife on 1 August 2020 and that their journey will take them along the Forth and Clyde, through the Inner Hebrides to Fort William, through Loch Ness and into the Moray Firth, past Peterhead, Aberdeen, and finally Dundee as they return to Pittenween; applauds how their hard work has raised awareness of the Fishermen’s Mission, which provides financial and emotional support and gives further employment, educational and training opportunities to fishermen; further applauds their support of Birchwood Highlands, a charity that helps people through mental health recovery; acknowledges the importance of supporting Scottish fishermen, and wishes them well as they embark on this journey.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Gemma Bruce on being appointed the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) national chairman; notes that Gemma has been involved with SAYFC since the age of 14; recognises that she has a full-time career as a pharmacist, which she balances with her duties to SAYFC, and recognises the transferable skills involved in each role; notes that her main emphasis is on the “are ewe ok campaign”, which highlights the help available to young farmers, especially with regards to their mental health, and wishes Gemma every success in her new role.
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That the Parliament congratulates Gemma Bruce on being appointed the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) national chairman; notes that Gemma has been involved with SAYFC since the age of 14; recognises that she has a full-time career as a pharmacist, which she balances with her duties to SAYFC, and recognises the transferable skills involved in each role; notes that her main emphasis is on the “are ewe ok campaign”, which highlights the help available to young farmers, especially with regards to their mental health, and wishes Gemma every success in her new role.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Brian Whittle, Donald Cameron R, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Liam Kerr, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament recognises the hugely generous £200,000 donation that has been made by the Klondyke Fishing Company of Fraserburgh to the NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Health Social Care Partnership to help with the response to COVID-19; notes that the money will provide iPads to hospital patients, so that they can find some comfort in keeping in touch with family and friends when it might otherwise be difficult to do so, community nurses, to help them communicate with colleagues while they carry out their vital work, care homes and people who receive care at home, to help them at a time when many will be feeling isolated and worried, and expresses its gratitude to the Klondyke Fishing Company's Board for its incredible generosity and community spirit.
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That the Parliament recognises the hugely generous £200,000 donation that has been made by the Klondyke Fishing Company of Fraserburgh to the NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Health Social Care Partnership to help with the response to COVID-19; notes that the money will provide iPads to hospital patients, so that they can find some comfort in keeping in touch with family and friends when it might otherwise be difficult to do so, community nurses, to help them communicate with colleagues while they carry out their vital work, care homes and people who receive care at home, to help them at a time when many will be feeling isolated and worried, and expresses its gratitude to the Klondyke Fishing Company's Board for its incredible generosity and community spirit.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Bruce Crawford, Michelle Ballantyne, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff at Victoria Petrol Station in Banff on their efforts to raise as much money as possible for Sport Relief and Marie Curie by organising a raffle with a chance to win a variety of prizes that have been donated by the area's businesses; notes that the Banff Pipe Band will help announce the winners, and wishes everyone involved with this continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff at Victoria Petrol Station in Banff on their efforts to raise as much money as possible for Sport Relief and Marie Curie by organising a raffle with a chance to win a variety of prizes that have been donated by the area's businesses; notes that the Banff Pipe Band will help announce the winners, and wishes everyone involved with this continued success.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Richard Lyle, Brian Whittle, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Donald Cameron, Alison Harris, Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Haal Folk Festival will be returning to Portsoy for its 11th year; notes that the event recognises traditional Scottish music, dance and poetry, and that, in 2020, all the performers, except for one, are over 80 years old; celebrates the contribution and hard work of everyone involved from the local area and further afield, and wishes them every success for the shows this summer.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Haal Folk Festival will be returning to Portsoy for its 11th year; notes that the event recognises traditional Scottish music, dance and poetry, and that, in 2020, all the performers, except for one, are over 80 years old; celebrates the contribution and hard work of everyone involved from the local area and further afield, and wishes them every success for the shows this summer.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Burnett, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Dean Lockhart, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Gil Paterson, Tom Mason, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the P3 pupils at Macduff Primary School who have raised over £1,000 for the charity, Friends of the Koala Incorporated, which provides care and rehabilitation for koalas, including some of those injured in the recent Australian bush fires; recognises that the children encouraged their peers to dress up as animals and led an assembly that paid tribute to volunteers and firefighters helping wildlife in Australia, and sends the pupils its best wishes.
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That the Parliament congratulates the P3 pupils at Macduff Primary School who have raised over £1,000 for the charity, Friends of the Koala Incorporated, which provides care and rehabilitation for koalas, including some of those injured in the recent Australian bush fires; recognises that the children encouraged their peers to dress up as animals and led an assembly that paid tribute to volunteers and firefighters helping wildlife in Australia, and sends the pupils its best wishes.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Mark McDonald, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament supports the Fraserburgh Academy teacher, Andy Crawford, in attempting to lift the Dinnie Stones in memory of his gran; recognises that the stones have a combined weight of 332.49kg and have to be lifted off the ground for more than five seconds; notes that donations will be shared between Cancer Research UK and new sports equipment for the school, and wishes Andy the best of luck in his endeavour.
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That the Parliament supports the Fraserburgh Academy teacher, Andy Crawford, in attempting to lift the Dinnie Stones in memory of his gran; recognises that the stones have a combined weight of 332.49kg and have to be lifted off the ground for more than five seconds; notes that donations will be shared between Cancer Research UK and new sports equipment for the school, and wishes Andy the best of luck in his endeavour.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Bill Bowman, Brian Whittle, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Jessica Brook on receiving a Centenary Award bursary from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust; recognises that Julia was selected for the award to support her Masters in Soil Science at the University of Aberdeen; recognises that the bursary provides up to 75% of course fees for selected post-graduate students in agriculture; understands that Jessica has had a lifelong passion for agriculture and intends to use her Masters to assist farmers in making informed decisions, improving the environment and maximising productivity levels, and wishes her success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jessica Brook on receiving a Centenary Award bursary from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust; recognises that Julia was selected for the award to support her Masters in Soil Science at the University of Aberdeen; recognises that the bursary provides up to 75% of course fees for selected post-graduate students in agriculture; understands that Jessica has had a lifelong passion for agriculture and intends to use her Masters to assist farmers in making informed decisions, improving the environment and maximising productivity levels, and wishes her success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Greene, Finlay Carson, Edward Mountain, Michelle Ballantyne, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire
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