That the Parliament congratulates everyone at NHS Ayrshire and Arran on it winning the Achieving Results at Scale Award at the Quality Improvement Awards Ceremony 2016; notes that this was in recognition of its project to introduce a standardised regime and guidance for the administration of high-risk medication; understands that these awards, which celebrate and... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-02543: 200th Anniversary of the Kilwinning Abbey Clock Tower
That the Parliament recognises that 2016 marks the 200th anniversary of the completion of the clock tower of Kilwinning Abbey; understands that the original 1816 mechanism of the bell tower of the Grade B building remains in good working order; notes that the tower is also home to the Kilwinning Heritage Centre, which attracts hundreds... Continue Reading →
Ruth climbs the 143 steps of Kilwinning Abbey’s 200 year old clock tower
On Friday 11th November, local MSP Ruth Maguire enjoyed a special visit to Kilwinning Abbey hosted by Christine and Andrew of Kilwinning Heritage in advance of the 200th anniversary of the completion of the clock and its tower on Saturday 12th. Commenting after the visit, Ruth said: ‘This iconic Kilwinning landmark has come to represent... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-02489:Congratulating Vanilla Joes Ice Cream Bar
That the Parliament congratulates the Irvine ice cream bar, Vanilla Joes, on winning the best ice cream award in Scotland at 2016's Scottish Italian Awards; understands that the shortlisted finalists were visited and independently judged by a panel of industry experts; considers that this award is all the more impressive given that the ice cream... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-02459: Congratulating KA Leisure
That the Parliament congratulates the North Ayrshire business, KA Leisure, on winning the Gold Award at the 2016 Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards; recognises that the awards event, which celebrated its diamond anniversary in 2016, presents highly regarded and sought-after accolades to businesses and organisations that have shown... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-02402: Congratulating Kilwinning Academy Figure Skater, Lucy Martin
That the Parliament congratulates the Kilwinning Academy pupil, Lucy Martin, on her recent outstanding achievement in beating her personal best by three points at the international figure skating competition, the Denkova-Staviski Cup, in Bulgaria; understands that the 14-year-old was competing against skaters from all over Europe and finished third overall, and wishes her every success... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-02093: Congratulating Champions for Change Irvine Clergymen
That the Parliament congratulates the Irvine clergymen, Reverend Neil Urqhart and Father Willie Boyd, on being honoured as Champions for Change by the anti-sectarianism charity, Nil by Mouth; understands that they were presented with the special award in recognition of their remarkable and innovative efforts over the last five years to challenge sectarianism, including forming... Continue Reading →
CUNNINGHAME SOUTH SET TO BENEFIT FROM ADDITIONAL WINTER FUEL FUNDING
Families across North Ayrshire are set to benefit from £226,000 of additional funding to keep their homes warm this winter, the Scottish Government has announced. Housing associations and councils in Cunninghame South will be given a share of a £9 million national fund to help improve the housing of those most in need, and help... Continue Reading →
SPECIAL EU DEAL FOR LONDON MUST BE MATCHED FOR CUNNINGHAME SOUTH
Ruth Maguire MSP has called on the UK Government to match any attempts to keep the City of London in the European single market with a deal for workers and businesses in Cunninghame South – and has written to local Tory MSPs to demand that they put pressure on their Westminster colleagues.
Motion S5M-01951: Irvine to Host illumination: Harbour Festival of Light
That the Parliament notes the four-night art and light spectacular, illumination: Harbour Festival of Light, which is to take place in Irvine at the Scottish Maritime Museum and the harbourside from 30 November to 3 December 2016; understands that the St Andrew’s day launch, which will see a Saltire blazing across the night sky in... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 