That the Parliament congratulates the staff of Townhead Pharmacy in Kilwinning on raising almost £1,000 for the BBC Children in Need appeal; understands that seven of the staff took part in a nine-hour step-a-thon, in which they clocked up over 40,000 steps between them; notes that they were supported by customers who arranged a bake... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-03015: Thomas Graham, Kilwinning Student
That the Parliament congratulates Thomas Graham, who is a student from Kilwinning in his third year of mentoring at Ayrshire College, on his outstanding achievement at the 2016 Scottish Mentoring Network Awards at which he was singled out as a commended mentor in recognition of his work supporting a full class of supported learning students... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-03016: Ayrshire College
That the Parliament congratulates everyone at Ayrshire College on its outstanding achievement at the 2016 Scottish Mentoring Network Awards at which its Peer Mentoring project, which is a partnership between its Health and Social Care and Inclusive Learning teams, was named the joint-winner of the Disability and Health Project of the Year award; understands that... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-03007: Congratulating Illumination: Harbour Festival of Light
That the Parliament congratulates all those involved in the staging of the hugely successful four-night art and light spectacular, illumination: Harbour Festival of Light, which took place in Irvine at the Maritime Museum and the harbourside from 30 November to 3 December 2016; understands that the event was attended by more than 15, 000 visitors... Continue Reading →
RUTH WELCOMES RISE IN HEALTH CARE STAFF IN NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has welcomed new statistics published today showing an increase in hospital and community healthcare workers in NHS Ayrshire and Arran between September 2015 and September 2016. Under the SNP government, NHS Scotland staffing levels are at a new record high, increasing by 9.1% over the last 10 years. Nursing... Continue Reading →
Weekly Bulletin 28th November – 4th December
This week, Ruth: Visited Kilwinning with representatives of Scotland’s Town Partnership to discuss issues affecting the towns of Cunninghame South Spoke in a Holyrood debate about the impact of Brexit on culture, creative industries and tourism, highlighting the personal cultural enrichment and interchange that stems from free movement Scrutinised several pieces of legislation, including sections... Continue Reading →
RUTH GETS BEHIND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
On Saturday 3rd December, SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, lent her support to Small Business Saturday, which encourages people to shop locally and support their local businesses. As part of the Small Business Saturday initiative, Ruth visited two local business in Irvine, Lighthouse Glass Company and Personalised Gift Ideas, to learn more... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-02618: North Ayrshire Schools Senior Band
That the Parliament congratulates the members of the North Ayrshire Schools Senior Concert Band on their outstanding achievement in winning the platinum award at the regional heats of the National Concert Band Festival; understands that the band competed in the community wind band category at what is the UK’s largest woodwind and big band festival... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-02619:Ayrshire College Sports Students, Lauren Gilbert and James O’Neill
That the Parliament congratulates the Irvine-based Ayrshire College sports students, Lauren Gilbert and James O’Neill, on their outstanding achievements, which were recognised at the North Ayrshire Sports Awards; understands that Lauren, who volunteers with North Ayrshire Schools and coaches in a variety of sports, won the Young Volunteer of the Year award and that James,... Continue Reading →
RUTH MAGUIRE VISITS PRONOPORT’S IRVINE TRAINING ACADEMY
On Friday 18th November, local MSP Ruth Maguire visited the Prontoport Training Academy in Irvine to see trainees learning the skills they need to work in the renewables industries. Prontoport supplies consultancy, engineering support and maintenance to windfarms all across the UK, including providing specialist services such as non-destructive testing (NDT). The Training Academy, now... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 