That the Parliament looks forward to the annual Angus Open Studios Event, which takes place over 24 to 28 May 2012 and which allows members of the public access to artists' and craftsmakers’ working space to learn and understand more about their work; believes that the associated Art Directory, which in 2011 was distributed to 6,000 people and which has been updated for this year’s event, acts as a valuable resource to raise awareness of the local cultural sector; notes that included in the 2012 Open Studios Event are artists, jewellers, ceramic and textile artists, photographers and sculptors, and expresses the hope that many people, both new to art and seasoned experts, will drop by their local artists' studios to view their work and help ensure that arts and traditional and new crafts remain a source of learning and pleasure across the spectrum of society.
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That the Parliament looks forward to the annual Angus Open Studios Event, which takes place over 24 to 28 May 2012 and which allows members of the public access to artists' and craftsmakers’ working space to learn and understand more about their work; believes that the associated Art Directory, which in 2011 was distributed to 6,000 people and which has been updated for this year’s event, acts as a valuable resource to raise awareness of the local cultural sector; notes that included in the 2012 Open Studios Event are artists, jewellers, ceramic and textile artists, photographers and sculptors, and expresses the hope that many people, both new to art and seasoned experts, will drop by their local artists' studios to view their work and help ensure that arts and traditional and new crafts remain a source of learning and pleasure across the spectrum of society.
Supported by: Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Aileen McLeod, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Joe FitzPatrick, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Glamis Gathering, believed to be the largest celebration in Scotland to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee; notes that the event took place at Glamis Castle on 20 May 2012 and understands that it attracted over 23,000 spectators from across the country; pays tribute to the Angus villages and towns that hosted marquees showcasing what was considered to be the best that their respective localities have to offer visitors and locals alike, and believes that the spectacle helped engage Angus residents in a demonstration of local pride, which it hopes will provide a strong sense of community spirit across the county for some time to come.
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That the Parliament congratulates the organisers of the Glamis Gathering, believed to be the largest celebration in Scotland to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee; notes that the event took place at Glamis Castle on 20 May 2012 and understands that it attracted over 23,000 spectators from across the country; pays tribute to the Angus villages and towns that hosted marquees showcasing what was considered to be the best that their respective localities have to offer visitors and locals alike, and believes that the spectacle helped engage Angus residents in a demonstration of local pride, which it hopes will provide a strong sense of community spirit across the county for some time to come.
Supported by: David Torrance, Margaret Burgess, Colin Keir, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, John Lamont, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lyle, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament recognises the achievements and what is considered the hard work carried out by the regional finalists of the VisitScotland Scottish Thistle Awards, which recognise excellence in the tourism sector; notes that the winners of these regional finals included, in the Tayside and North East region, Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort, winner of the Best Self-Serve Accommodation Award, and the Ricoh Women’s British Golf Open 2011, which took place at the Carnoustie Championship Course and won the Best Sporting Event Award for the region; believes that, by obtaining such recognition, the tourism industry in Angus and the wider area is bolstered, encouraging visitors to stop over in what is considered the county of dramatic glens, outdoor sports, nationally important historic sites and spectacular coastal villages; congratulates all those finalists and winners from the three Scottish regions, and wishes them the best of luck for the national finals taking place in November 2012.
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That the Parliament recognises the achievements and what is considered the hard work carried out by the regional finalists of the VisitScotland Scottish Thistle Awards, which recognise excellence in the tourism sector; notes that the winners of these regional finals included, in the Tayside and North East region, Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort, winner of the Best Self-Serve Accommodation Award, and the Ricoh Women’s British Golf Open 2011, which took place at the Carnoustie Championship Course and won the Best Sporting Event Award for the region; believes that, by obtaining such recognition, the tourism industry in Angus and the wider area is bolstered, encouraging visitors to stop over in what is considered the county of dramatic glens, outdoor sports, nationally important historic sites and spectacular coastal villages; congratulates all those finalists and winners from the three Scottish regions, and wishes them the best of luck for the national finals taking place in November 2012.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Roderick Campbell, George Adam, James Dornan, Rob Gibson, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Jamie Hepburn, Joe FitzPatrick, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Paul Wheelhouse, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance
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That the Parliament commends Angus Independent Advocacy for the work that it carries out in the county; understands that this work includes empowering older people and people with acquired brain injuries by providing a trained volunteer who can assist them in carrying out all aspects of a fully independent life; notes that the organisation recently received an award of over £270,000 toward this project from the Investing In Communities scheme; considers that this funding will provide a lifeline for many older people in Angus who are unable to take part to the fullest extent in community life, and praises the efforts of those volunteers trained as advocates for those in need of this service for what it sees as their selfless approach and the benefit that it considers this will provide to the recipients and the wider community.
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That the Parliament commends Angus Independent Advocacy for the work that it carries out in the county; understands that this work includes empowering older people and people with acquired brain injuries by providing a trained volunteer who can assist them in carrying out all aspects of a fully independent life; notes that the organisation recently received an award of over £270,000 toward this project from the Investing In Communities scheme; considers that this funding will provide a lifeline for many older people in Angus who are unable to take part to the fullest extent in community life, and praises the efforts of those volunteers trained as advocates for those in need of this service for what it sees as their selfless approach and the benefit that it considers this will provide to the recipients and the wider community.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Margaret Burgess, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Jim Eadie, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Joe FitzPatrick, Jamie Hepburn, Humza Yousaf, Nigel Don, Dennis Robertson, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Nanette Milne, Sandra White
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That the Parliament notes that Bon Fest 2012, the annual festival celebrating the life and work of the late lead singer of AC/DC and songwriter, Forfar-born Ronald Belford “Bon” Scott, who grew up in Kirriemuir, took place in the "Wee Red Toon" in the first weekend of May; considers that the event has gone from strength to strength since its origins in 2006, following the unveiling of a plaque in Cumberland Close to commemorate the time spent in the Angus town by the rock star named by Classic Rock magazine as number one in its Top 100 greatest frontmen of all time list; considers that the visitors, musicians and music-lovers that Bon Fest brings to Kirriemuir to be of benefit to local businesses and a tourism boost for the wider area; congratulates the event’s promoters and organisers on attracting what it believes is a high level of international interest in the music festival; celebrates the legacy of Bon Scott, whom it considers, along with his bandmates in AC/DC, Malcolm and Angus Young, to be one of Scotland’s most famous musical exports, known by rock and guitar fans across the world, and applauds AC/DC’s contribution to rock music in the 20th and 21st centuries, and the adoration it considers Bon Scott still inspires among music-lovers to this day.
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That the Parliament notes that Bon Fest 2012, the annual festival celebrating the life and work of the late lead singer of AC/DC and songwriter, Forfar-born Ronald Belford “Bon” Scott, who grew up in Kirriemuir, took place in the "Wee Red Toon" in the first weekend of May; considers that the event has gone from strength to strength since its origins in 2006, following the unveiling of a plaque in Cumberland Close to commemorate the time spent in the Angus town by the rock star named by Classic Rock magazine as number one in its Top 100 greatest frontmen of all time list; considers that the visitors, musicians and music-lovers that Bon Fest brings to Kirriemuir to be of benefit to local businesses and a tourism boost for the wider area; congratulates the event’s promoters and organisers on attracting what it believes is a high level of international interest in the music festival; celebrates the legacy of Bon Scott, whom it considers, along with his bandmates in AC/DC, Malcolm and Angus Young, to be one of Scotland’s most famous musical exports, known by rock and guitar fans across the world, and applauds AC/DC’s contribution to rock music in the 20th and 21st centuries, and the adoration it considers Bon Scott still inspires among music-lovers to this day.
Supported by: Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Alex Johnstone, Sandra White, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Roderick Campbell, John Wilson, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, James Dornan, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Bob Doris, Joe FitzPatrick, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Mark Griffin, Gordon MacDonald
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That the Parliament notes that the annual celebration of milling heritage, National Mills Weekend, takes place on 12 and 13 May 2012 when working and historic mills across the British Isles will be opening their doors to encourage people to visit and learn more about the vital role that mills have played, particularly in smaller rural communities; considers that Barry Mill, by Carnoustie, is an example of a well-preserved meal mill, having only ceased operating as a working mill in the early 1980s and is now under the stewardship of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS); notes that Barry Mill has been incorporated into the NTS online new media project, Scotland’s Stories, for The Miller’s Tale, along with other sites believed to be of national importance, including Robert Burns birthplace in Alloway and the Robert Adam-designed Culzean Castle, immortalised in the paintings of Alexander Nasmyth; expresses the hope that Scots will take the opportunity presented by National Mills Weekend to visit their nearest mill and learn how their forebears, outwith industrial areas and prior to mechanised means of food production, used water mills and natural resources to ensure that their communities had adequate food supplies throughout the year, and considers that the role of the NTS in overseeing such properties is vital to ensure the long-term preservation of locations such as Barry Mill as an educational resource, which it believes helps to illuminate Scotland’s social history.
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That the Parliament notes that the annual celebration of milling heritage, National Mills Weekend, takes place on 12 and 13 May 2012 when working and historic mills across the British Isles will be opening their doors to encourage people to visit and learn more about the vital role that mills have played, particularly in smaller rural communities; considers that Barry Mill, by Carnoustie, is an example of a well-preserved meal mill, having only ceased operating as a working mill in the early 1980s and is now under the stewardship of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS); notes that Barry Mill has been incorporated into the NTS online new media project, Scotland’s Stories, for The Miller’s Tale, along with other sites believed to be of national importance, including Robert Burns birthplace in Alloway and the Robert Adam-designed Culzean Castle, immortalised in the paintings of Alexander Nasmyth; expresses the hope that Scots will take the opportunity presented by National Mills Weekend to visit their nearest mill and learn how their forebears, outwith industrial areas and prior to mechanised means of food production, used water mills and natural resources to ensure that their communities had adequate food supplies throughout the year, and considers that the role of the NTS in overseeing such properties is vital to ensure the long-term preservation of locations such as Barry Mill as an educational resource, which it believes helps to illuminate Scotland’s social history.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Neil Bibby, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Joe FitzPatrick, Jamie Hepburn, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Willie Coffey, Dennis Robertson, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Nigel Don, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Jamie McGrigor, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Alex Johnstone, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates all the nominees for the 2012 Scottish Fashion Awards, the country’s national showcase event to recognise the individuals and designers who, it considers, are ensuring that Scotland remains one of the most influential forces in the creative and fashion industries; makes special mention of the designer and former Carnoustie High School pupil, Samantha McEwen, whose Isolated Heroes label has been nominated in the Scottish Young Designer of the Year category and who graduated from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh only last year; pays credit to the textile, design and other programmes in Scotland that have helped develop and inspire the careers of many who are considered the brightest and most enterprising designers in the fashion and tailoring industries; expresses the belief that Scotland has long been recognised for its unique approach and its traditions of textile and clothing design, which have included iconic brands such as Harris Tweed, and has produced individuals considered major contemporary designers, such as Patrick Grant and Christopher Kane; wishes the nominees for the 2012 awards, which will take place in Glasgow on 11 June, the best of luck in their respective categories, and considers that this year’s awards ceremony will help boost Scotland’s already strong profile in the fashion industry and provide inspiration for young Scottish fashion designers of the future
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That the Parliament congratulates all the nominees for the 2012 Scottish Fashion Awards, the country’s national showcase event to recognise the individuals and designers who, it considers, are ensuring that Scotland remains one of the most influential forces in the creative and fashion industries; makes special mention of the designer and former Carnoustie High School pupil, Samantha McEwen, whose Isolated Heroes label has been nominated in the Scottish Young Designer of the Year category and who graduated from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh only last year; pays credit to the textile, design and other programmes in Scotland that have helped develop and inspire the careers of many who are considered the brightest and most enterprising designers in the fashion and tailoring industries; expresses the belief that Scotland has long been recognised for its unique approach and its traditions of textile and clothing design, which have included iconic brands such as Harris Tweed, and has produced individuals considered major contemporary designers, such as Patrick Grant and Christopher Kane; wishes the nominees for the 2012 awards, which will take place in Glasgow on 11 June, the best of luck in their respective categories, and considers that this year’s awards ceremony will help boost Scotland’s already strong profile in the fashion industry and provide inspiration for young Scottish fashion designers of the future
Supported by: Linda Fabiani, Sandra White, Rhoda Grant, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Jamie McGrigor, Kenneth Gibson, George Adam, Roderick Campbell, Aileen McLeod, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Stewart Maxwell, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Stuart McMillan, Willie Coffey, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Glamis Castle, birthplace of the Queen Mother, family home of the Earls of Strathmore since 1372 and the setting for Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, has been awarded a Silver Award of Excellence from CIE Tours International at the recent VisitScotland Expo at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh; congratulates the famous royal household on being voted the number one Scottish tourist attraction by 96% of CIE Tours customers; applauds Glamis Castle for also featuring alongside Cumbernauld, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Arbroath Abbey, the Angus venue of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath, which provided the template for the American Declaration of Independence in 1776, in the upcoming Scotland-based episodes of Scots-born Craig Ferguson’s The Late Late Show, which will air on US television station, CBS, from 14 May 2012 and which are expected to attract almost two million viewers per episode; expresses the hope that, with exposure of this magnitude in the United States, more American visitors will take the opportunity to travel to Arbroath and Glamis to take in as many of the local sights as possible, enjoy local hospitality, eat and drink locally and keep coming back to see more of the country that exported so many people and provided what it considers so much inspiration to create the modern-day United States of America.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Glamis Castle, birthplace of the Queen Mother, family home of the Earls of Strathmore since 1372 and the setting for Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, has been awarded a Silver Award of Excellence from CIE Tours International at the recent VisitScotland Expo at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh; congratulates the famous royal household on being voted the number one Scottish tourist attraction by 96% of CIE Tours customers; applauds Glamis Castle for also featuring alongside Cumbernauld, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Arbroath Abbey, the Angus venue of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath, which provided the template for the American Declaration of Independence in 1776, in the upcoming Scotland-based episodes of Scots-born Craig Ferguson’s The Late Late Show, which will air on US television station, CBS, from 14 May 2012 and which are expected to attract almost two million viewers per episode; expresses the hope that, with exposure of this magnitude in the United States, more American visitors will take the opportunity to travel to Arbroath and Glamis to take in as many of the local sights as possible, enjoy local hospitality, eat and drink locally and keep coming back to see more of the country that exported so many people and provided what it considers so much inspiration to create the modern-day United States of America.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Joe FitzPatrick, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Rob Gibson, Murdo Fraser, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart
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That the Parliament welcomes Angus College Engineering Team’s success at the inaugural UK Engineering Construction Awards in London, where it achieved first place in the Innovation Award - Training Provider category; congratulates the team, represented at the ceremony by Roddy Scott and Jim Stewart, on its victory and, it considers, for placing Angus College among the leading skill-builders in the country who are helping to create an expanding talent pool of apprentices for the North Sea oil and gas industry; notes that the college has trained 200 design apprentices over a five-year period; considers that the victory is a result of its close working relationship with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board and a number of major offshore services companies on the design and draughting modern apprenticeship programme; believes that encouraging a new generation of Scottish talent toward this key sector is a vital component of ensuring that Scotland continues what is considered its tradition of creating world leaders in engineering, industry, academia and the sciences, and expresses the hope that Angus and the north east will also help to provide a wealth of talented individuals, who will play their part in the re-industrialisation of the country through the burgeoning renewables industry, bringing further people and investment to Scotland, and provide a new generation of Scots with jobs that will last a lifetime.
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That the Parliament welcomes Angus College Engineering Team’s success at the inaugural UK Engineering Construction Awards in London, where it achieved first place in the Innovation Award - Training Provider category; congratulates the team, represented at the ceremony by Roddy Scott and Jim Stewart, on its victory and, it considers, for placing Angus College among the leading skill-builders in the country who are helping to create an expanding talent pool of apprentices for the North Sea oil and gas industry; notes that the college has trained 200 design apprentices over a five-year period; considers that the victory is a result of its close working relationship with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board and a number of major offshore services companies on the design and draughting modern apprenticeship programme; believes that encouraging a new generation of Scottish talent toward this key sector is a vital component of ensuring that Scotland continues what is considered its tradition of creating world leaders in engineering, industry, academia and the sciences, and expresses the hope that Angus and the north east will also help to provide a wealth of talented individuals, who will play their part in the re-industrialisation of the country through the burgeoning renewables industry, bringing further people and investment to Scotland, and provide a new generation of Scots with jobs that will last a lifetime.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Alex Johnstone, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Nigel Don, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Colin Beattie, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates Newtyle Post Office on winning the Palmer Harvey Spirit of the Community Award for its work and dedication to the residents of the Angus village; pays special tribute to Norma and Alan Pirie, who run the post office, which also doubles as a convenience store and offers a range of dedicated services for older and vulnerable members of the local community, including home delivery, collecting prescriptions, storing lost property and acting as a hub for a number of local charitable causes; considers that Mr and Mrs Pirie, who also run the national award-winning James Pirie & Son butchers in Newtyle, are deserving recipients of this accolade, and wishes them and the team of local staff and helpers who made this award possible further national success well into the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Newtyle Post Office on winning the Palmer Harvey Spirit of the Community Award for its work and dedication to the residents of the Angus village; pays special tribute to Norma and Alan Pirie, who run the post office, which also doubles as a convenience store and offers a range of dedicated services for older and vulnerable members of the local community, including home delivery, collecting prescriptions, storing lost property and acting as a hub for a number of local charitable causes; considers that Mr and Mrs Pirie, who also run the national award-winning James Pirie & Son butchers in Newtyle, are deserving recipients of this accolade, and wishes them and the team of local staff and helpers who made this award possible further national success well into the future.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, Rob Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing
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