That the Parliament congratulates Fife Schools’ Under-15 football team on winning the Scottish National Trophy; considers that the players confronted tough competition as they progressed through the group stages; notes that the team achieved what it considers to have been an outstanding victory over Lanarkshire Schools; understands that this is the second occasion that the Fife team has lifted the trophy since it began competing, and believes that this is a fantastic achievement for young Fife footballers, their supporters and the community.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates Fife Schools’ Under-15 football team on winning the Scottish National Trophy; considers that the players confronted tough competition as they progressed through the group stages; notes that the team achieved what it considers to have been an outstanding victory over Lanarkshire Schools; understands that this is the second occasion that the Fife team has lifted the trophy since it began competing, and believes that this is a fantastic achievement for young Fife footballers, their supporters and the community.
Supported by: Colin Keir, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, George Adam, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates Kirkcaldy on staging the first event of Halfords Tour Series professional cycling competition, the only one of 11 legs of the race to be held in Scotland; understands that it attracted thousands of spectators to the town; congratulates the Fife Council events team, Kirkcaldy 4 All, on the organisation of the event as well as Natalie Cowan, an 11-year-old Pathhead Primary School pupil, on winning the competition to design the starter flag for the race; considers that holding what it considers such a prestigious event raises the profile of Kirkcaldy nationally and across Europe, and hopes that the series will return to the town in 2013.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates Kirkcaldy on staging the first event of Halfords Tour Series professional cycling competition, the only one of 11 legs of the race to be held in Scotland; understands that it attracted thousands of spectators to the town; congratulates the Fife Council events team, Kirkcaldy 4 All, on the organisation of the event as well as Natalie Cowan, an 11-year-old Pathhead Primary School pupil, on winning the competition to design the starter flag for the race; considers that holding what it considers such a prestigious event raises the profile of Kirkcaldy nationally and across Europe, and hopes that the series will return to the town in 2013.
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, John Wilson, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Liz Smith, Joe FitzPatrick, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Paul Wheelhouse, Angus MacDonald, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates the Kirkcaldy team, St Johns 98s, on winning the international football tournament, Blackpool Cup Under 14s; notes that the team beat Irish and English teams in the preliminary stages and succeeded in what was considered a difficult final match against Greig City Academy from London; acknowledges the contribution of the coaches, Gordon McLeod, Vince Wallace and Colin Marshall, and considers that football is an excellent opportunity for young kids to develop team spirit, confidence and an identification with their community.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates the Kirkcaldy team, St Johns 98s, on winning the international football tournament, Blackpool Cup Under 14s; notes that the team beat Irish and English teams in the preliminary stages and succeeded in what was considered a difficult final match against Greig City Academy from London; acknowledges the contribution of the coaches, Gordon McLeod, Vince Wallace and Colin Marshall, and considers that football is an excellent opportunity for young kids to develop team spirit, confidence and an identification with their community.
Supported by: Mark McDonald, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, John Wilson, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates Scouts Scotland on its sixth consecutive year of growing popularity as evidenced by a new report; notes that, according to the report, growth in the number of scouts in Scotland has outpaced the rest of the UK for the third successive year, as a result both of the growth of existing troops and the creation of new ones, and that the chief commissioner attributes this growth to word-of-mouth recommendation; welcomes the fact that almost 1 in 7 of the 41,261 youth members are girls; further notes that an independent report released in 2011 suggested that many employers took a positive view of scouting experience when considering job applicants and that many voluntary groups value the contribution of scouts; believes that scouting offers Scotland’s young people real adventure and an excellent way to build confidence, responsibility and leadership, and wishes the movement continuing success in its contribution to individuals and Scottish society as a whole.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates Scouts Scotland on its sixth consecutive year of growing popularity as evidenced by a new report; notes that, according to the report, growth in the number of scouts in Scotland has outpaced the rest of the UK for the third successive year, as a result both of the growth of existing troops and the creation of new ones, and that the chief commissioner attributes this growth to word-of-mouth recommendation; welcomes the fact that almost 1 in 7 of the 41,261 youth members are girls; further notes that an independent report released in 2011 suggested that many employers took a positive view of scouting experience when considering job applicants and that many voluntary groups value the contribution of scouts; believes that scouting offers Scotland’s young people real adventure and an excellent way to build confidence, responsibility and leadership, and wishes the movement continuing success in its contribution to individuals and Scottish society as a whole.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White, Hugh Henry, Kenneth Gibson, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Duncan McNeil, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Stewart Maxwell, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Joe FitzPatrick, Liam McArthur, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Alison McInnes, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Graeme Pearson, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates Fife Arabic Society on receiving a £1,960 award from the Big Lottery Fund programme, 2014 Communities; notes that the aim of Fife Arabic Society is to provide social and recreational activities and encourage interaction between communities; understands that the funding will be used to stage a community event at a school, which will include sporting and cultural activities; believes that the project meets the 2014 Communities outcomes of encouraging more people to take part in sport or physical activity and of bringing together people and communities through volunteering in sport or physical activity, and considers that such projects will encourage greater community cohesion in the run-up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates Fife Arabic Society on receiving a £1,960 award from the Big Lottery Fund programme, 2014 Communities; notes that the aim of Fife Arabic Society is to provide social and recreational activities and encourage interaction between communities; understands that the funding will be used to stage a community event at a school, which will include sporting and cultural activities; believes that the project meets the 2014 Communities outcomes of encouraging more people to take part in sport or physical activity and of bringing together people and communities through volunteering in sport or physical activity, and considers that such projects will encourage greater community cohesion in the run-up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Supported by: Jim Eadie, Kevin Stewart, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates the organisations, Fife Diet and Kirkcaldy Community Gardens and Allotments CIC, on receiving awards from the Climate Challenge Fund; understands that Fife Diet was awarded £448,036 to fund its Local Food Solutions project, which includes starting a community-supported agriculture project, holding food workshops for communities across Scotland and working to increase the access to fresh, local food for low-income groups; recognises that Kirkcaldy Community Gardens and Allotments CIC received an award of £47,656 for its Ravenscraig Walled Garden Training Centre project, which involves educating and empowering the community to grow its own food, and notes that the purpose of the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund is to promote local, community-based action aimed at reducing carbon emissions and thus directly addressing climate change.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates the organisations, Fife Diet and Kirkcaldy Community Gardens and Allotments CIC, on receiving awards from the Climate Challenge Fund; understands that Fife Diet was awarded £448,036 to fund its Local Food Solutions project, which includes starting a community-supported agriculture project, holding food workshops for communities across Scotland and working to increase the access to fresh, local food for low-income groups; recognises that Kirkcaldy Community Gardens and Allotments CIC received an award of £47,656 for its Ravenscraig Walled Garden Training Centre project, which involves educating and empowering the community to grow its own food, and notes that the purpose of the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund is to promote local, community-based action aimed at reducing carbon emissions and thus directly addressing climate change.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, Roderick Campbell, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Greener Kirkcaldy, on being awarded £382,116 from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund for the implementation of the Kirkcaldy Goes Greener! project; notes that the project’s aims include increasing the growing and cooking of local food, reducing food-related waste and helping individuals, families and charities decrease their energy usage, especially on properties where doing so is most difficult; considers that climate change is a serious global threat and that such actions are therefore of paramount importance, and commends Greener Kirkcaldy on promoting community-wide approaches to reducing Kirkcaldy’s carbon footprint.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates the charity, Greener Kirkcaldy, on being awarded £382,116 from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund for the implementation of the Kirkcaldy Goes Greener! project; notes that the project’s aims include increasing the growing and cooking of local food, reducing food-related waste and helping individuals, families and charities decrease their energy usage, especially on properties where doing so is most difficult; considers that climate change is a serious global threat and that such actions are therefore of paramount importance, and commends Greener Kirkcaldy on promoting community-wide approaches to reducing Kirkcaldy’s carbon footprint.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Murdo Fraser, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates Barnardo’s on receiving an award of £116,126 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland for the continued running of the Family Matters project in Kirkcaldy; notes that this is conditional on matched funding being available; understands that the project provides invaluable help to families who have been affected by parental substance misuse, ensures that children are raised in a safe, stable and constructive environment, and commends the Lloyds TSB Foundation Scotland on its ongoing support for charities that are working to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged individuals and families across Scotland.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates Barnardo’s on receiving an award of £116,126 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland for the continued running of the Family Matters project in Kirkcaldy; notes that this is conditional on matched funding being available; understands that the project provides invaluable help to families who have been affected by parental substance misuse, ensures that children are raised in a safe, stable and constructive environment, and commends the Lloyds TSB Foundation Scotland on its ongoing support for charities that are working to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged individuals and families across Scotland.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret Burgess, Stuart McMillan, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Bill Walker, Kevin Stewart
|
|
That the Parliament congratulates Dr Christopher Harvie on receiving the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany on 12 March 2012; commends Dr Harvie on the contribution that he has made toward fostering collaboration between Germany, Scotland and the wider British Isles, which it understands led to him receiving the award; considers international cooperation in education, culture, and politics to be of high importance, and believes that, in addition to Dr Harvie’s impact in furthering international partnerships, he has made many other substantial contributions to the Scottish and international scene as a writer, teacher and politician.
Current Status:
That the Parliament congratulates Dr Christopher Harvie on receiving the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany on 12 March 2012; commends Dr Harvie on the contribution that he has made toward fostering collaboration between Germany, Scotland and the wider British Isles, which it understands led to him receiving the award; considers international cooperation in education, culture, and politics to be of high importance, and believes that, in addition to Dr Harvie’s impact in furthering international partnerships, he has made many other substantial contributions to the Scottish and international scene as a writer, teacher and politician.
Supported by: John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Graeme Pearson, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Joe FitzPatrick, Liam McArthur, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, Stewart Maxwell, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, Murdo Fraser, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Jean Urquhart, Christine Grahame
|
|
That the Parliament notes that three Kirkcaldy initiatives have received Awards for All funding grants totalling £11,079; congratulates Buckhaven High School on securing a £2,850 grant from the Big Lottery Fund to involve school children, including students from its additional support for learning department, in an onsite gardening project; congratulates the Dunnikier Park Pre-school Playgroup on receiving £6,414 to purchase new play and storage equipment to be used by young children for play and learning; congratulates the Raith Rovers Girls Football Club on securing a grant of £1,815 from sportscotland to fund goals, equipment and referee costs as part of creating an under-11s team, and considers that such organisations provide valuable services to young people in Kirkcaldy and that their achievements are of the utmost importance in benefiting the wider community.
Current Status:
That the Parliament notes that three Kirkcaldy initiatives have received Awards for All funding grants totalling £11,079; congratulates Buckhaven High School on securing a £2,850 grant from the Big Lottery Fund to involve school children, including students from its additional support for learning department, in an onsite gardening project; congratulates the Dunnikier Park Pre-school Playgroup on receiving £6,414 to purchase new play and storage equipment to be used by young children for play and learning; congratulates the Raith Rovers Girls Football Club on securing a grant of £1,815 from sportscotland to fund goals, equipment and referee costs as part of creating an under-11s team, and considers that such organisations provide valuable services to young people in Kirkcaldy and that their achievements are of the utmost importance in benefiting the wider community.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
|
|