That the Parliament congratulates the Playz community centre in Kilwinning on its recent award of £104,184 of lottery funding; notes that it is run by the volunteers of the Pennyburn Regeneration Youth Development Enterprise (PRYDE); welcomes the news that this money will be used to provide many diverse services to the people of Pennyburn in... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01713: Funky Films at Irvine’s Harbour Arts Centre
That the Parliament acknowledges the Funky Films event held at Irvine’s Harbour Arts Centre; understands that it presented the stories of people recovering from drug and alcohol issues through a short film format; welcomes the opportunity afforded by this project to highlight people’s stories of recovery; hopes that these experiences can be used to help... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01664: Celebrating International Credit Union Day 2016
That the Parliament recognises that 20 October 2016 is International Credit Union Day; understands that the event, which has taken place every year since 1948, commemorates the credit union movement’s impact and achievements and aims to raise awareness of what credit unions do; notes what it sees as the important role that is played by... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01454: Congratulating the Kilwinning Early Years Centre
That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Kilwinning Early Years Centre on it winning the Raising Attainment in Numeracy category at the Scottish Education Awards 2016; appreciates the hard work of the parents and staff at the centre; understands that it has incorporated numeracy into meaningful contexts throughout the playroom to assist in learning; anticipates... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01138: Celebrating Scotland’s Ancient Festivals
That the Parliament congratulates the Irvine Carters Society and the Marymass Festival Committee on their successful staging of the 2016 Marymass Festival; understands that its roots can be traced back to a medieval religious festival and horse fair, and that it incorporates core events such as the parade around the four ports of the ancient... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01122: Supporting Victims of Malawi’s Drought
That the Parliament acknowledges with deep sadness the drought in Malawi that has left 6.5 million, nearly 40% of the population, facing severe food insecurity; recognises the long-standing links between Scotland and Malawi; commends the Scottish Government’s pledge to match Scotland Oxfam’s fundraising appeal up to £70, 000; urges all MSPs to support and publicise... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-01106: Congratulating Tidelines Book Festival
That the Parliament congratulates Tidelines Book Festival on receiving a £5,945 grant from the Awards for All programme; understands that the money will be used to run the annual three-day book festival, which promotes reading at all ages; understands that this is Ayrshire’s only independent book festival; appreciates the work done throughout the year by... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-00983: Cash for Kids Fundraising in Dreghorn
That the Parliament congratulates Main Street in Dreghorn on raising more than £11,000 for Cash for Kids in just 20 days; understands that the fundraisers of Main Street were generously supported in their efforts by local businesses; recognises the role of WestFM in organising the wider Happy Street competition in the community, which raised over... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-00889: Pokémon Go Charity Walk
That the Parliament commends the Games Centre in Irvine on its innovative use of the augmented-reality craze, Pokémon Go, to develop a Pokémon-themed charity walk; understands that trainers are invited to "bring a tin" to support the Trussell Trust foodbank in exchange for participating in a guided walk around the area's Pokéstops; congratulates the centre... Continue Reading →
Motion S5M-00726: Declaration of Arbroath
That the Parliament welcomes the awarding of UNESCO Memory of the World status to the Declaration of Arbroath; understands that the letter written to the Pope in 1320 was a crucial part of a wider diplomatic campaign to assert the legitimacy of King Robert the Bruce and the independence of Scotland in the context of... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 