That the Parliament congratulates Betty Cunningham, who recently marked 30 years of volunteering with Cancer Research UK; notes that Betty, who volunteers in Thurso, has previously received a Flame of Hope award in recognition of her long-standing commitment to the charity; notes that this award celebrates the achievements of the charity's most inspiring volunteers, and sends Betty its best wishes.
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That the Parliament congratulates Betty Cunningham, who recently marked 30 years of volunteering with Cancer Research UK; notes that Betty, who volunteers in Thurso, has previously received a Flame of Hope award in recognition of her long-standing commitment to the charity; notes that this award celebrates the achievements of the charity's most inspiring volunteers, and sends Betty its best wishes.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Emma Harper, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Donald Cameron, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Applecross Community Company on securing funding worth £288,752 from the Scottish Land Fund; recognises that the funding will be used to support two projects; understands that the first project will allow Applecross Community Company to purchase, restock and improve Togarve Community Woods and provide access for the community, and notes that the second project will buy land in order to build nine homes for affordable rent and four for sale with rural housing burden, along with space for an electric charging point and allotments.
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That the Parliament congratulates Applecross Community Company on securing funding worth £288,752 from the Scottish Land Fund; recognises that the funding will be used to support two projects; understands that the first project will allow Applecross Community Company to purchase, restock and improve Togarve Community Woods and provide access for the community, and notes that the second project will buy land in order to build nine homes for affordable rent and four for sale with rural housing burden, along with space for an electric charging point and allotments.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Emma Harper, Gillian Martin, Sandra White, John Finnie, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament praises a University of the Highlands and Islands initiative to launch a new podcast series to help current students and graduates navigate their future career and employment options; understands that the first Future Me podcast series features a range of interviews with employers, staff and graduates, who share their own career stories, experience and advice; notes that the podcast is actively acting to support those affected by the uncertainty and changes following the COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes the podcast continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament praises a University of the Highlands and Islands initiative to launch a new podcast series to help current students and graduates navigate their future career and employment options; understands that the first Future Me podcast series features a range of interviews with employers, staff and graduates, who share their own career stories, experience and advice; notes that the podcast is actively acting to support those affected by the uncertainty and changes following the COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes the podcast continued success in the future.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Edward Mountain, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Sandra White, Donald Cameron, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates Kishorn Port Ltd on securing a £94,675 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise; understands that this funding will be used to invest in on-site accommodation for 28 people at Kishorn dry dock in Wester Ross, and considers that such accommodation will enhance the dock’s capacity and help it to attract more high-end contracts in offshore renewables and oil and gas decommissioning, which will bring wider benefits to the local economy.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kishorn Port Ltd on securing a £94,675 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise; understands that this funding will be used to invest in on-site accommodation for 28 people at Kishorn dry dock in Wester Ross, and considers that such accommodation will enhance the dock’s capacity and help it to attract more high-end contracts in offshore renewables and oil and gas decommissioning, which will bring wider benefits to the local economy.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Emma Harper, Graham Simpson, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Bruce Crawford
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That the Parliament commends the launch of the LevelUp! initiative; recognises that this is a collaborative effort between XpoNorth and the University of the Highlands and Islands; understands that the initiative allows students from the creative industries sector to learn, develop and make connections in the industry; further understands that it will give more than 1,000 students access to the free-to-use service, and notes that this initiative will further develop the creative sector in the Highlands and Islands, which it believes is already worth around £740 million and accounts for more than 5,000 jobs.
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That the Parliament commends the launch of the LevelUp! initiative; recognises that this is a collaborative effort between XpoNorth and the University of the Highlands and Islands; understands that the initiative allows students from the creative industries sector to learn, develop and make connections in the industry; further understands that it will give more than 1,000 students access to the free-to-use service, and notes that this initiative will further develop the creative sector in the Highlands and Islands, which it believes is already worth around £740 million and accounts for more than 5,000 jobs.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Angus MacDonald, Liam McArthur, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, John Finnie, Stewart Stevenson, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Emma Harper
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That the Parliament recognises the efforts of the youth-led organisation, Ullapool Sea Savers, which has been cleaning the environment in its area since February 2020; congratulates it on dealing with nearly 100 kg of rubbish through its regular clean-ups; understands that, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, this work has been carried out diligently; notes that the group received a grant from the North Highland Initiative to get PPE to help it continue to clean up safely and to erect a Children at Work sign when it is carrying out its duties, and wishes all involved with it the very best.
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That the Parliament recognises the efforts of the youth-led organisation, Ullapool Sea Savers, which has been cleaning the environment in its area since February 2020; congratulates it on dealing with nearly 100 kg of rubbish through its regular clean-ups; understands that, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, this work has been carried out diligently; notes that the group received a grant from the North Highland Initiative to get PPE to help it continue to clean up safely and to erect a Children at Work sign when it is carrying out its duties, and wishes all involved with it the very best.
Supported by: Sandra White, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Donald Cameron, Fulton MacGregor, Emma Harper, Angus MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Brian Whittle, Ruth Maguire, John Finnie, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Bruce Crawford, Stewart Stevenson, Alex Rowley, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates 16-year-old Hardie Crawford on earning a place in the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Development Band; notes that Hardie is presently receiving piping tuition from High Life Highland, as well as being a prominent member of Ullapool & District Pipe Band, and wishes him the very best for his future in piping.
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That the Parliament congratulates 16-year-old Hardie Crawford on earning a place in the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Development Band; notes that Hardie is presently receiving piping tuition from High Life Highland, as well as being a prominent member of Ullapool & District Pipe Band, and wishes him the very best for his future in piping.
Supported by: Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Jeremy Balfour, Fulton MacGregor, Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Bruce Crawford, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates 15 youngsters at Scourie Primary School who have raised over £800 for Eden Court Theatre in Inverness; notes that the Theatre had suffered financially due to the lockdown; understands that the pupils raised this money by walking, cycling and running 500 miles, which reflects the distance of the North Coast 500 route, and recognises the efforts of Scourie teacher and mum, Sian Curley, who calculated the distances the pupils had travelled.
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That the Parliament congratulates 15 youngsters at Scourie Primary School who have raised over £800 for Eden Court Theatre in Inverness; notes that the Theatre had suffered financially due to the lockdown; understands that the pupils raised this money by walking, cycling and running 500 miles, which reflects the distance of the North Coast 500 route, and recognises the efforts of Scourie teacher and mum, Sian Curley, who calculated the distances the pupils had travelled.
Supported by: David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, Gillian Martin, Donald Cameron, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Wick Paths Group on the refurbishment of the two Coghill Bridges at Wick River; notes that this is a popular walking spot for locals and tourists and that the work was completed over two weekends by volunteers; acknowledges that the work would not have been possible without the help of a wide range of local businesses, Wick Community Council and The Highland Council; hopes that many people will be able to enjoy the river walk, and thanks everyone involved for their hard work.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Wick Paths Group on the refurbishment of the two Coghill Bridges at Wick River; notes that this is a popular walking spot for locals and tourists and that the work was completed over two weekends by volunteers; acknowledges that the work would not have been possible without the help of a wide range of local businesses, Wick Community Council and The Highland Council; hopes that many people will be able to enjoy the river walk, and thanks everyone involved for their hard work.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, David Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Alasdair Allan, Bruce Crawford, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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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.
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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, Ruth Maguire
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