That the Parliament notes that Fullarton in Irvine has been selected as the location for a groundbreaking Scottish Government pilot project aimed at giving children the best start in life; recognises that the trial comes as a result of a consultation to inform the Scottish Government how best to deliver its commitment to almost doubling... Continue Reading →

That the Parliament notes the retirement of Babs Duffy, leader of the 10th Irvine Brownies, and her deputy, Helen Seymour, who dedicated 40 and 37 years of their lives to the Brownies respectively; understands that through these years of volunteering both have helped youngsters gain their interest badges across a range of activities such as... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →