That the Parliament congratulates Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project on receiving £2,500 from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; notes that the charity intends to use the funds toward the running costs of the Youth Project, which offers youth a safe and welcoming environment in which to develop self-control and feelings of self-worth to make them better citizens in an area with a high level of antisocial behaviour, and wishes the project the best of luck as it continues to serve the Midlothian community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project on receiving £2,500 from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; notes that the charity intends to use the funds toward the running costs of the Youth Project, which offers youth a safe and welcoming environment in which to develop self-control and feelings of self-worth to make them better citizens in an area with a high level of antisocial behaviour, and wishes the project the best of luck as it continues to serve the Midlothian community.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Sandra White, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Margaret Burgess, Mark McDonald, David Torrance
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That the Parliament congratulates Changes, East Lothian, on receiving £4,000 from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; notes that the programme intends to use the funds toward the salary of a Wellbeing Walks project worker, who helps members of the community in terms of reducing their anxiety, stress and depression and increases their overall wellbeing through the walks, and wishes Changes, East Lothian continued success in what it considers its valuable work.
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That the Parliament congratulates Changes, East Lothian, on receiving £4,000 from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; notes that the programme intends to use the funds toward the salary of a Wellbeing Walks project worker, who helps members of the community in terms of reducing their anxiety, stress and depression and increases their overall wellbeing through the walks, and wishes Changes, East Lothian continued success in what it considers its valuable work.
Supported by: David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Aileen McLeod, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod
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That the Parliament congratulates Mayfield and Easthouses Youth 2000 Project on its award of £4,000 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; notes that the funds are expected to be used to allow the project to further serve the youth in the community by contributing toward the salary of a senior young men’s team leader post; applauds its dedication to providing a safe environment for young people to socialize, get help or support and try new activities, and wishes it well in continuing its programme.
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That the Parliament congratulates Mayfield and Easthouses Youth 2000 Project on its award of £4,000 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; notes that the funds are expected to be used to allow the project to further serve the youth in the community by contributing toward the salary of a senior young men’s team leader post; applauds its dedication to providing a safe environment for young people to socialize, get help or support and try new activities, and wishes it well in continuing its programme.
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament congratulates Bonnyrigg & Lasswade Seniors Forum on receiving £535 from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; notes that the club plans to use the funds for the purchase of a computer and associated software; further notes that it is hoped that this purchase will help the seniors forum in its ongoing commitment to older and disabled people in the community, and wishes the forum success in its future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Bonnyrigg & Lasswade Seniors Forum on receiving £535 from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; notes that the club plans to use the funds for the purchase of a computer and associated software; further notes that it is hoped that this purchase will help the seniors forum in its ongoing commitment to older and disabled people in the community, and wishes the forum success in its future endeavours.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Roderick Campbell, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Christine Grahame, Adam Ingram
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That the Parliament congratulates Duo Gymnastics Club, a Midlothian-based fitness centre, on receiving a £1,628 award from the Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities programme; understands that this organisation has met the communities outcomes of ‘More people take part in sport or physical activity’ and ‘More people volunteer in sport or physical activity’ by providing Baby Gym exercises in which babies from nine weeks to 18 months can interact with each other and their parents/care givers; applauds Miss Pamela Fletcher’s efforts in helping Duo Gymnastics Club achieve this award, and wishes the club success in its infant development programmes.
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That the Parliament congratulates Duo Gymnastics Club, a Midlothian-based fitness centre, on receiving a £1,628 award from the Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities programme; understands that this organisation has met the communities outcomes of ‘More people take part in sport or physical activity’ and ‘More people volunteer in sport or physical activity’ by providing Baby Gym exercises in which babies from nine weeks to 18 months can interact with each other and their parents/care givers; applauds Miss Pamela Fletcher’s efforts in helping Duo Gymnastics Club achieve this award, and wishes the club success in its infant development programmes.
Supported by: Adam Ingram, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Jim Hume, Richard Lyle, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates the Midlothian-based organisation, Easy Does It!, on receiving a £1,160 award from the Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities programme; understands that this organisation has met the communities outcome of 'More people take part in sport or physical activity’ by aiming to offer more fitness, dance or pilates classes to its members; notes that this grant will fund tutor hire, venue hire and volunteer expenses; commends Mrs Mary Dempster's efforts in achieving the award for Easy Does It!, and wishes the organisation success in making fitness classes more varied and accessible.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Midlothian-based organisation, Easy Does It!, on receiving a £1,160 award from the Big Lottery Fund’s 2014 Communities programme; understands that this organisation has met the communities outcome of 'More people take part in sport or physical activity’ by aiming to offer more fitness, dance or pilates classes to its members; notes that this grant will fund tutor hire, venue hire and volunteer expenses; commends Mrs Mary Dempster's efforts in achieving the award for Easy Does It!, and wishes the organisation success in making fitness classes more varied and accessible.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Jim Eadie, Alison Johnstone, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates the RealLiving project on being awarded £34,500 from the Midlothian Change Fund; notes that this project aims to reduce solitude for older people by having volunteers provide fellowship and care by offering companionship in daily activities; commends LinkLiving for developing this outreach programme, and wishes it success in the RealLiving project.
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That the Parliament congratulates the RealLiving project on being awarded £34,500 from the Midlothian Change Fund; notes that this project aims to reduce solitude for older people by having volunteers provide fellowship and care by offering companionship in daily activities; commends LinkLiving for developing this outreach programme, and wishes it success in the RealLiving project.
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lyle, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament congratulates Musselburgh Rugby Club on winning the Edinburgh Regional Shield Final on 17 March 2012; understands that the club has been promoted from the National League 1 where it is in second place; believes that the team is having a victorious season because of the hard work and talent of the athletes, and wishes the club the best of luck at the National Shield at Murrayfield.
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That the Parliament congratulates Musselburgh Rugby Club on winning the Edinburgh Regional Shield Final on 17 March 2012; understands that the club has been promoted from the National League 1 where it is in second place; believes that the team is having a victorious season because of the hard work and talent of the athletes, and wishes the club the best of luck at the National Shield at Murrayfield.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, Dennis Robertson, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament commends Iain MacDonald from Pathhead on his plan to walk the Great Wall of China to raise money for a childcare charity; understands that Iain will walk more than 6,000 kilometres on the Great Wall in September for 12 days; recognises Iain’s goal to raise over £3,000 for Childreach International, a charity that aims to offer children in developing countries access to healthcare, education, children's rights and protection; applauds Iain in what is considered to be a notable and worthy cause, and wishes him success in raising money for Childreach International.
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That the Parliament commends Iain MacDonald from Pathhead on his plan to walk the Great Wall of China to raise money for a childcare charity; understands that Iain will walk more than 6,000 kilometres on the Great Wall in September for 12 days; recognises Iain’s goal to raise over £3,000 for Childreach International, a charity that aims to offer children in developing countries access to healthcare, education, children's rights and protection; applauds Iain in what is considered to be a notable and worthy cause, and wishes him success in raising money for Childreach International.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jamie McGrigor, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Jim Hume, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates Musselburgh on obtaining Fairtrade status; notes that the Fairtrade Certificate was presented to Irene Tait, the chair of Musselburgh and Inveresk Community Council, at a ceremony in the Brunton Hall on 9 March 2012; understands that Martin Rhodes from Fair Trade Scotland presented the certificate and that there was a special appearance at the event from Jennifer Wettaka, a Fairtrade coffee farmer from Uganda; understands that the stores in Musselburgh that offer fairly traded products are The Small World, Just World Shop, One World Shop, Holy Tea Club, Equal Exchange Trading and Earth Squared; commends Musselburgh for achieving what is considered to be this esteemed status, and wishes its fair trade retailers success in growing their businesses.
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That the Parliament congratulates Musselburgh on obtaining Fairtrade status; notes that the Fairtrade Certificate was presented to Irene Tait, the chair of Musselburgh and Inveresk Community Council, at a ceremony in the Brunton Hall on 9 March 2012; understands that Martin Rhodes from Fair Trade Scotland presented the certificate and that there was a special appearance at the event from Jennifer Wettaka, a Fairtrade coffee farmer from Uganda; understands that the stores in Musselburgh that offer fairly traded products are The Small World, Just World Shop, One World Shop, Holy Tea Club, Equal Exchange Trading and Earth Squared; commends Musselburgh for achieving what is considered to be this esteemed status, and wishes its fair trade retailers success in growing their businesses.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, John Wilson, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, James Kelly, Adam Ingram, Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing
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