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 →
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-02390: Marking HIV Testing Week Scotland 2016
That the Parliament acknowledges that HIV Testing Week Scotland will take place between 18 and 25 November 2016 as part of the wider European Testing Week; recognises that there are an estimated 6,150 people living with HIV in Scotland, one in six of whom are unaware of their infection; notes that everyone in Scotland has... 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 →
Motion S5M-02032: Children’s Views of Food Insecurity
That the Parliament acknowledges the recent report on children's views of food insecurity, Living Is More Important Than Just Surviving; understands that the research was carried out by the Children's Commissioner Scotland, Nourish Scotland and Home-Start Scotland and was prompted by both the reported rapid increase of food insecurity across the country and what is... Continue Reading →
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 →
Motion S5M-01864: Body Confidence Crisis Among Young Girls
That the Parliament acknowledges the publication of the annual survey of the charity Girlguiding UK; understands that the survey questioned 1,627 girls and young women aged between seven and 21 on a range of issues; notes with concern its findings that young girls in Cunninghame South and across Scotland are experiencing an intensifying crisis in... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01857: Congratulating Mrs Betty Kilpatrick
That the Parliament congratulates the 90-year-old volunteer worker, Mrs Betty Kilpatrick, on her invitation to turn on the Kilwinning Christmas lights in 2016; expresses its thanks to Mrs Kilpatrick for her 40 years of volunteering for the Red Cross and the cadets among other valuable work that she has undertaken in the community; commends Promoting... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 