That the Parliament congratulates and commends the dedication and kind-heartedness of an Irvine couple who raised £700 for Ayrshire Maternity Unit’s neonatal unit; understands that Denise and David Brown completed a gruelling 13-mile obstacle course challenge to raise the funds for the neonatal unit where their twin daughters were cared for as babies, and wishes... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-04105: Dream Brides in Irvine
That the Parliament congratulates and commends the Irvine-based company, Dream Brides, on it being shortlisted in the Wedding Boutique of the Year category for the South West region at the Scottish Bridal Awards 2017 after being nominated by its customers; believes that it has been a vibrant and successful business since it opened 1999, and... Continue Reading →
RUTH CALLS ON LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO BID FOR £11M ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUNDING
SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has encouraged North Ayrshire Council to apply for a share of the Scottish Government’s £11m fund to deliver energy efficiency improvements to homes, businesses and public buildings and community projects. The second wave of Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Programme (SEEP) pilot fund will help local authorities test new and... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-04050: Pets at Home Charity Fundraiser
That the Parliament congratulates Pets at Home in Irvine on raising over £2,500 for the rabbit-dedicated rescue charity, Fairly Beloved Rabbit Care; understands that customers were asked to donate 50p during December 2016 to buy a Christmas dinner for a rescue pet in need; commends the kind-heartedness of both the staff and the customers in... Continue Reading →
RUTH EMBRACES NURTURE GROUP APPROACH IN SCHOOLS
https://youtu.be/C0fQSQFuJTs?t=8m20s On Thursday 9th February, local MSP Ruth Maguire spoke in a Holyrood debate in advance of Barnardo’s Nurture Week, which runs from 13th to 19th February. The week will see a series of events and activities aimed at showcasing the importance of nurture and attachment in child development. Nurture groups are focused on... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-04014: Irvine Meadow Football Club
That the Parliament commends the community spirit of Irvine Meadow Football Club in launching Onside, a community action committee dedicated to creating a prosperous, healthy and happy town; understands that the committee intends to form partnerships between communities, government, the private sector, social enterprises and voluntary groups, and attract more funding for groups and projects... Continue Reading →
RUTH GETS BEHIND CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
With Children’s Mental Health week taking place between 6th and 12th February, Cunninghame South MSP Ruth Maguire took the opportunity to admire the artwork of local school children from St Peter’s and Abbey Primary Schools in the ‘kindness gallery’ set up in the Scottish Parliament. Children’s Mental Health Week is organised by leading national children’s... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-03960:North Ayrshire Council, Top Employers for Working Families Awards Finalist
That the Parliament congratulates North Ayrshire Council on it being announced as a finalist in the Best Public Sector Employer category at the Scottish Top Employers for Working Families Awards 2017; understands that these awards are hosted by Family Friendly Working Scotland and celebrate progressive employers that have successfully embedded family-friendly and flexible working practices;... Continue Reading →
RUTH URGES PARTICIPATION IN FRACKING CONSULTATION
SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has urged as many constituents as possible to take part in the Scottish Government’s recently launched consultation on ‘fracking’, or unconventional oil and gas. The Scottish Government is committed to a cautious, consultative, and evidence led approach as it prepares to make its decision on whether to allow... Continue Reading →
RUTH JOINS THE YOUNG SCOT AWARDS NOMINATION DRIVE
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, visited the Young Scot tour bus at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday (7th Feb 2017) to get behind Scotland’s biggest celebration of young people and to urge locals from Cunninghame South to nominate young heroes for the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards. Commenting, Ruth said: “There are so many inspirational young people in Cunninghame... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 