That the Parliament congratulates what it considers the renowned BBC programme, Countryfile, for showcasing Dumfries and Galloway during Scottish Biodiversity Week; is delighted with the positive response that the programme has received since airing on 20 May 2012, with its focus on Scotland’s national book town, Wigtown, as well as the Mull of Galloway, Portpatrick, Mersehead Nature Reserve and the Eskrigg Nature Reserve in Lockerbie; understands that Wigtown was chosen due to it being awarded the accolade of the most creative place in Scotland with a population of under 2,500 people; further notes that the Creative Places Award celebrates the value of creativity to the social and economic wellbeing of smaller communities across Scotland and rewards the hard work and imagination of such places; also notes that Creetown was given a special award in the same category on the basis of the unique and engaging way that it promotes the community, and believes that showcasing the region on Countryfile could boost tourism as well as the pride that local people have in what is considered their beautiful and creative town.
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That the Parliament congratulates what it considers the renowned BBC programme, Countryfile, for showcasing Dumfries and Galloway during Scottish Biodiversity Week; is delighted with the positive response that the programme has received since airing on 20 May 2012, with its focus on Scotland’s national book town, Wigtown, as well as the Mull of Galloway, Portpatrick, Mersehead Nature Reserve and the Eskrigg Nature Reserve in Lockerbie; understands that Wigtown was chosen due to it being awarded the accolade of the most creative place in Scotland with a population of under 2,500 people; further notes that the Creative Places Award celebrates the value of creativity to the social and economic wellbeing of smaller communities across Scotland and rewards the hard work and imagination of such places; also notes that Creetown was given a special award in the same category on the basis of the unique and engaging way that it promotes the community, and believes that showcasing the region on Countryfile could boost tourism as well as the pride that local people have in what is considered their beautiful and creative town.
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of European Maritime Day, which is held annually on 20 May and World Oceans Day, which will be marked on 8 June 2012; notes that European Maritime Day aims to highlight maritime and marine-related issues and activities across Europe, including scientific research, maritime heritage and transport, marine employment and marine renewables and tourism; understands that, to mark World Oceans Day, celebratory events will take place in Wigtown, Rockcliffe and Port William; believes that coastal communities in Scotland play a major economic role locally and nationally, with the most recent research showing that marine tourism accounts for £101 million of expenditure in Scotland; understands that the marine tourism sector in the south west of Scotland is renowned, generates interest in the Dumfries and Galloway area and encourages visitors to the region, and hope that European Maritime Day and World Oceans Day raise awareness of the sustainability of Scotland's seas and the importance of a responsible approach toward them.
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of European Maritime Day, which is held annually on 20 May and World Oceans Day, which will be marked on 8 June 2012; notes that European Maritime Day aims to highlight maritime and marine-related issues and activities across Europe, including scientific research, maritime heritage and transport, marine employment and marine renewables and tourism; understands that, to mark World Oceans Day, celebratory events will take place in Wigtown, Rockcliffe and Port William; believes that coastal communities in Scotland play a major economic role locally and nationally, with the most recent research showing that marine tourism accounts for £101 million of expenditure in Scotland; understands that the marine tourism sector in the south west of Scotland is renowned, generates interest in the Dumfries and Galloway area and encourages visitors to the region, and hope that European Maritime Day and World Oceans Day raise awareness of the sustainability of Scotland's seas and the importance of a responsible approach toward them.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Gordon MacDonald, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Stuart McMillan, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Claire Baker, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Adam Ingram, Chic Brodie, Kenneth Gibson, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart
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That the Parliament welcomes the upcoming Rio+20 summit in June 2012, which will see world leaders, governments, the private sector, NGOs and other groups come together to discuss how they can reduce poverty, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection for the world; notes that, ahead of the summit, the seven key areas that have been identified as needing priority are decent jobs, energy, sustainable cities, food security and sustainable agriculture, water, oceans and disaster readiness; further notes that Rio+20 is in cooperation with the entire UN system; acknowledges the role of CIFAL Scotland in bringing together the public and private sector to advance the green growth agenda in Scotland and supports its ambition to give Scotland a powerful voice in promoting greater sustainability worldwide, including for organisations in the south of Scotland; considers that the original Rio Summit, held in 1992, was a milestone in global environmental talks, and believes that Rio+20 has the potential to go further in providing guidelines for long-term sustainable development worldwide.
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That the Parliament welcomes the upcoming Rio+20 summit in June 2012, which will see world leaders, governments, the private sector, NGOs and other groups come together to discuss how they can reduce poverty, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection for the world; notes that, ahead of the summit, the seven key areas that have been identified as needing priority are decent jobs, energy, sustainable cities, food security and sustainable agriculture, water, oceans and disaster readiness; further notes that Rio+20 is in cooperation with the entire UN system; acknowledges the role of CIFAL Scotland in bringing together the public and private sector to advance the green growth agenda in Scotland and supports its ambition to give Scotland a powerful voice in promoting greater sustainability worldwide, including for organisations in the south of Scotland; considers that the original Rio Summit, held in 1992, was a milestone in global environmental talks, and believes that Rio+20 has the potential to go further in providing guidelines for long-term sustainable development worldwide.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, John Wilson, Adam Ingram, Dennis Robertson, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Colin Keir, Richard Lyle, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, John Mason
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That the Parliament welcomes the report produced by Forestry Commission Scotland, which, it understands, shows that Galloway’s Dark Sky Park, the first in the UK, has boosted tourism figures across Dumfries and Galloway in the traditional off-season; notes that the Dark Park status was awarded to part of Galloway’s Forest Park in 2009, which has seen visitor numbers rise between October and March, stargazing season; further understands that the reported increase in income for the locality is over £40,000 for this period, with many hotels running specialist stargazing weekends, and that there has been a year-on-year increase in uptake; acknowledges that the International Dark Sky Association has established an award with the aim of reducing light pollution, conserving energy and looking after nature and with the goals of stopping the adverse effects of light pollution, raising awareness about light pollution, its adverse effects and its solutions, and to educate people about the values of quality outdoor lighting, and looks forward to an increasing number of stargazers visiting the Dark Sky Park to boost Galloway’s economy in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the report produced by Forestry Commission Scotland, which, it understands, shows that Galloway’s Dark Sky Park, the first in the UK, has boosted tourism figures across Dumfries and Galloway in the traditional off-season; notes that the Dark Park status was awarded to part of Galloway’s Forest Park in 2009, which has seen visitor numbers rise between October and March, stargazing season; further understands that the reported increase in income for the locality is over £40,000 for this period, with many hotels running specialist stargazing weekends, and that there has been a year-on-year increase in uptake; acknowledges that the International Dark Sky Association has established an award with the aim of reducing light pollution, conserving energy and looking after nature and with the goals of stopping the adverse effects of light pollution, raising awareness about light pollution, its adverse effects and its solutions, and to educate people about the values of quality outdoor lighting, and looks forward to an increasing number of stargazers visiting the Dark Sky Park to boost Galloway’s economy in the future.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Willie Coffey, Joe FitzPatrick, David Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, Rob Gibson, John Wilson, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Alex Fergusson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Christine Grahame, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates Galloway and West Dumfries Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MYSPs) on being shortlisted for the Up and Coming Politician Award in the Scottish Variety Awards, run by Radio Clyde and The Herald newspaper; acknowledges that Caitlin McDowell from Glenluce was nominated for her work as an MSYP, which included producing a survey that was sent to around 700 school pupils on what they thought about drugs education; notes that Caitlin is now working with leading drugs experts in the region to try and improve drug education programmes in schools; further notes that James Smith from Gatehouse was nominated for a range of work including campaigning to have public transport costs for young people reduced and promoting the roles of MSYPs through newspaper articles and meeting with community councils and civic leaders; highlights that voting is taking place at www.clyde1.com/sva, and wishes Caitlin and James the best with their future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Galloway and West Dumfries Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MYSPs) on being shortlisted for the Up and Coming Politician Award in the Scottish Variety Awards, run by Radio Clyde and The Herald newspaper; acknowledges that Caitlin McDowell from Glenluce was nominated for her work as an MSYP, which included producing a survey that was sent to around 700 school pupils on what they thought about drugs education; notes that Caitlin is now working with leading drugs experts in the region to try and improve drug education programmes in schools; further notes that James Smith from Gatehouse was nominated for a range of work including campaigning to have public transport costs for young people reduced and promoting the roles of MSYPs through newspaper articles and meeting with community councils and civic leaders; highlights that voting is taking place at www.clyde1.com/sva, and wishes Caitlin and James the best with their future.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the towns of Wigtown and Creetown in the South West of Scotland on their Creative Place Awards; notes that the awards recognise the cultural life of communities across Scotland and are part of the Year of Creative Scotland 2012; further notes that Wigtown, "Scotland's Book Town", received £50,000 in the category for places with fewer than 2,500 residents, which will allow what it considers the hugely popular and successful book festival to be developed into a year-round programme including a residential creative writing course and a high profile Wigtown Lecture; acknowledges that Creetown received a special award created by the judges who were impressed with the long-standing creative programme involving the whole community; further acknowledges the winners in other categories, such as West Kilbride, St Andrews and Huntly; considers that the awards demonstrate Scotland's exceptional cultural heritage, from north to south and east to west, and welcomes the Year of Creative Scotland 2012 to highlight this.
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That the Parliament congratulates the towns of Wigtown and Creetown in the South West of Scotland on their Creative Place Awards; notes that the awards recognise the cultural life of communities across Scotland and are part of the Year of Creative Scotland 2012; further notes that Wigtown, "Scotland's Book Town", received £50,000 in the category for places with fewer than 2,500 residents, which will allow what it considers the hugely popular and successful book festival to be developed into a year-round programme including a residential creative writing course and a high profile Wigtown Lecture; acknowledges that Creetown received a special award created by the judges who were impressed with the long-standing creative programme involving the whole community; further acknowledges the winners in other categories, such as West Kilbride, St Andrews and Huntly; considers that the awards demonstrate Scotland's exceptional cultural heritage, from north to south and east to west, and welcomes the Year of Creative Scotland 2012 to highlight this.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on its Science on a Plate initiative, which it understands is Scotland’s first festival of science and food, with assistance from a Science Engagement Grant from the Scottish Government; notes that Science on a Plate runs from January until April 2012, with events ranging from a hands-on experience at the market stalls, a science kitchen and chef competitions as well as demonstrations from some of Scotland’s top chefs; understands that the initiative brings together Scotland’s finest chefs and food experts with scientists from the country’s six leading agricultural and nutritional research institutes; further notes that the James Hutton Institute, Marine Scotland, the Moredun Institute, the Rowett Institute and the Scottish Agriculture College are all working together to promote dialogue around issues relating to food, health and science; wishes the festival success, and welcomes the partnership-working that this opportunity has afforded the science and food industries.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on its Science on a Plate initiative, which it understands is Scotland’s first festival of science and food, with assistance from a Science Engagement Grant from the Scottish Government; notes that Science on a Plate runs from January until April 2012, with events ranging from a hands-on experience at the market stalls, a science kitchen and chef competitions as well as demonstrations from some of Scotland’s top chefs; understands that the initiative brings together Scotland’s finest chefs and food experts with scientists from the country’s six leading agricultural and nutritional research institutes; further notes that the James Hutton Institute, Marine Scotland, the Moredun Institute, the Rowett Institute and the Scottish Agriculture College are all working together to promote dialogue around issues relating to food, health and science; wishes the festival success, and welcomes the partnership-working that this opportunity has afforded the science and food industries.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Crossmichael Drama Club, which has made it through to the final of the Sky Arts programme, Stagestruck, with its Scots version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; notes that Miriam Margolyes, Quentin Letts and Bill Kenwright were on the judging panel that selected the club, which celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2011 and is a regular feature on the amateur dramatic circuit, having previously won through to 30 divisional finals, 15 Scottish finals and one British final in the Scottish Community Drama Association Festivals; further notes that the club comprises less than a dozen members from around the Castle Douglas area, including two retired farmers, a fibreglass laminator and a hitch-hiking modern languages teacher; further congratulates the club on its use of the Scots language in an interpretation of such a well-established play, and wishes the club the best of success in the final and for their future on the amateur dramatic festival circuit.
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That the Parliament congratulates Crossmichael Drama Club, which has made it through to the final of the Sky Arts programme, Stagestruck, with its Scots version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; notes that Miriam Margolyes, Quentin Letts and Bill Kenwright were on the judging panel that selected the club, which celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2011 and is a regular feature on the amateur dramatic circuit, having previously won through to 30 divisional finals, 15 Scottish finals and one British final in the Scottish Community Drama Association Festivals; further notes that the club comprises less than a dozen members from around the Castle Douglas area, including two retired farmers, a fibreglass laminator and a hitch-hiking modern languages teacher; further congratulates the club on its use of the Scots language in an interpretation of such a well-established play, and wishes the club the best of success in the final and for their future on the amateur dramatic festival circuit.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the expansion of CIFAL Scotland from Moray to Edinburgh; understands that CIFAL Scotland is the only UN-affiliated sustainability centre in northern Europe and has worked successfully with the public and private sector to advance the green growth agenda in Scotland; supports CIFAL Scotland's ambition to make Scotland a powerful voice on the environment, capable of global influence; welcomes the launch of CIFAL's latest campaign, Green Dreams around the World, which gives a voice to men, women and children across the globe who support sustainable development; would welcome widespread support for this campaign and a record of people's hopes for the future ahead of what it considers this year's landmark Rio+20 summit, due to take place in June; believes that the original Rio Summit in 1992 was a milestone even in terms of understanding climate change, and, twenty years on, and looks forward to the outcomes of Rio+20.
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That the Parliament welcomes the expansion of CIFAL Scotland from Moray to Edinburgh; understands that CIFAL Scotland is the only UN-affiliated sustainability centre in northern Europe and has worked successfully with the public and private sector to advance the green growth agenda in Scotland; supports CIFAL Scotland's ambition to make Scotland a powerful voice on the environment, capable of global influence; welcomes the launch of CIFAL's latest campaign, Green Dreams around the World, which gives a voice to men, women and children across the globe who support sustainable development; would welcome widespread support for this campaign and a record of people's hopes for the future ahead of what it considers this year's landmark Rio+20 summit, due to take place in June; believes that the original Rio Summit in 1992 was a milestone even in terms of understanding climate change, and, twenty years on, and looks forward to the outcomes of Rio+20.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish women’s curling team on becoming European champions following its 8-2 victory over Sweden after eight ends in the final in Moscow; notes that South Scotland was well represented on the team, with Vicki Adams from Stranraer and Anna Sloan from Lockerbie both playing in the final with Stranraer's Kay Adams acting as alternate; recognises also the other team members, Claire Hamilton and skip Eve Muirhead; congratulates Eve Muirhead on her successful stint leading her team through what it believes was a challenging competition; acknowledges that this is the first time that the Scottish women's team have won a European championship since 1975; wishes the team and all players the best of success in the future, and congratulates the players on what it considers their role in reinvigorating women’s curling in Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish women’s curling team on becoming European champions following its 8-2 victory over Sweden after eight ends in the final in Moscow; notes that South Scotland was well represented on the team, with Vicki Adams from Stranraer and Anna Sloan from Lockerbie both playing in the final with Stranraer's Kay Adams acting as alternate; recognises also the other team members, Claire Hamilton and skip Eve Muirhead; congratulates Eve Muirhead on her successful stint leading her team through what it believes was a challenging competition; acknowledges that this is the first time that the Scottish women's team have won a European championship since 1975; wishes the team and all players the best of success in the future, and congratulates the players on what it considers their role in reinvigorating women’s curling in Scotland.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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