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Motion S5M-03014: Townhead Pharmacy, Kilwinning
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 BLASTS FAILED TORY AUSTERITY AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CUTS
https://youtu.be/PTiOCZuYgaA?t=7m3s On Wednesday 7th December, responding to concerns raised about council finances by a Tory MSP, Ruth intervened in the Chamber to point out that reduction in council funding has in fact come from the UK Tory Government, and not from the Scottish Government. Addressing the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security, and... Continue Reading →
CONSULTATION OPENS ON OPT-OUT ORGAN DONOR SCHEME
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire is urging constituents in Cunninghame South to give their views on organ and tissue donation in the Government’s new consultation to help inform policy. The 14-week consultation looks at various ways to increase the number of people being referred to the donation services in Scotland and the number of times when... 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 BACKS HOLYROOD’S APPLE DAY
Holyrood’s Apple Day, an annual event now in its 9th year, brings together schools, community groups, and enthusiasts from across Scotland who are united in their aims to preserve old apple heritage varieties, help people grow fruit trees in schools, communities, parks and gardens, and to celebrate a Fruitful Scotland. At the event held in... Continue Reading →
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