That the Parliament welcomes the launch on 22 May 2013 of Scotland’s first charity-funded air ambulance service; commends the generosity of the people of Angus who donated money via collection tins in local shops to what it considers this vital, life-saving service; understands that the Perth Airport-based service will cost around £1.5 million annually and will serve Tayside, Angus and Perthshire, and wishes the helicopter and its crew well.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch on 22 May 2013 of Scotland’s first charity-funded air ambulance service; commends the generosity of the people of Angus who donated money via collection tins in local shops to what it considers this vital, life-saving service; understands that the Perth Airport-based service will cost around £1.5 million annually and will serve Tayside, Angus and Perthshire, and wishes the helicopter and its crew well.
Supported by: John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Nigel Don
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Brigadier Iain Taylor OBE, who was a former cadet commandant for Scotland; notes that Brigadier Taylor was in overall charge of 11,000 army cadets for five years until 1994; understands that the Angus man, who lived in Kellas, enjoyed a long and distinguished career, which included holding the Territorial Decoration and being in charge of the Combined Cadet Forces, chairman of the Scottish Veterans' Residences Association (SVRA) and chairman of the house committee at SVRA’s Rosendael House in Broughty Ferry, and notes that Mr Taylor also chaired the Earl Haig Fund in Dundee and the Lord Armistead Trust and served as a member of the Guildry Incorporation of Dundee.
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That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Brigadier Iain Taylor OBE, who was a former cadet commandant for Scotland; notes that Brigadier Taylor was in overall charge of 11,000 army cadets for five years until 1994; understands that the Angus man, who lived in Kellas, enjoyed a long and distinguished career, which included holding the Territorial Decoration and being in charge of the Combined Cadet Forces, chairman of the Scottish Veterans' Residences Association (SVRA) and chairman of the house committee at SVRA’s Rosendael House in Broughty Ferry, and notes that Mr Taylor also chaired the Earl Haig Fund in Dundee and the Lord Armistead Trust and served as a member of the Guildry Incorporation of Dundee.
Supported by: Chic Brodie, Bill Walker, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Hanzala Malik, Rob Gibson, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Alex Johnstone, Kevin Stewart, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Mary Scanlon, George Adam, Mike MacKenzie, Jim Hume, Colin Beattie, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn
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That the Parliament congratulates the Arbroath Ladies' Lifeboat Guild; notes that, at its 2012-13 annual meeting, the guild announced that it had raised an impressive £50,000 over the year, which was raised not only through donations but also through the fundraising efforts of the guild, which generated £22,489, and by the crew of the lifeboat, who raised £4,590, and understands that the guild was delighted to present the crew with a camera helmet, which means that films of rescues can now be viewed on the RNLI website.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Arbroath Ladies' Lifeboat Guild; notes that, at its 2012-13 annual meeting, the guild announced that it had raised an impressive £50,000 over the year, which was raised not only through donations but also through the fundraising efforts of the guild, which generated £22,489, and by the crew of the lifeboat, who raised £4,590, and understands that the guild was delighted to present the crew with a camera helmet, which means that films of rescues can now be viewed on the RNLI website.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Alex Johnstone, Hanzala Malik, Nanette Milne, Chic Brodie, Rob Gibson, David Torrance, Liam McArthur, Bill Kidd, Colin Keir, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, George Adam, Fiona McLeod, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Stewart Maxwell, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament welcomes the role of the author, broadcaster and one of Scotland’s most celebrated mountaineers, Cameron McNeish, who is championing the picturesque Angus countryside as part of a major new tourism drive; understands that the campaign is being led in partnership between Angus Council and VisitScotland during the Year of Natural Scotland 2013; is pleased that Mr McNeish’s voice will be heard on Explore Scotland’s Natural Trail, which comprises an interactive digital guide, national print advertising and a radio campaign; notes that the radio advert highlights the Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve and Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, and hopes that the campaign will attract many tourists to this part of the world.
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That the Parliament welcomes the role of the author, broadcaster and one of Scotland’s most celebrated mountaineers, Cameron McNeish, who is championing the picturesque Angus countryside as part of a major new tourism drive; understands that the campaign is being led in partnership between Angus Council and VisitScotland during the Year of Natural Scotland 2013; is pleased that Mr McNeish’s voice will be heard on Explore Scotland’s Natural Trail, which comprises an interactive digital guide, national print advertising and a radio campaign; notes that the radio advert highlights the Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve and Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, and hopes that the campaign will attract many tourists to this part of the world.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Nigel Don, Richard Lyle, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Gordon MacDonald, Angus MacDonald, Jenny Marra, Annabelle Ewing, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Bruce Crawford, Helen Eadie, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Fiona McLeod, Mike MacKenzie, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Sandra White, David Torrance, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates the Charleston Pre-school Playgroup Parent and Toddlers on securing a £10,000 grant from the Communities and Family Fund; understands that the grant will pay for a range of play and learning resources to provide a better service at the weekly playgroup held in the Angus village; notes that the project hopes to benefit around 30 children, toddlers and babies, and commends the Communities and Families Fund, which will run for three years, with £4.5 million Scottish Government funding and £1.5 million from the Big Lottery Fund.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Charleston Pre-school Playgroup Parent and Toddlers on securing a £10,000 grant from the Communities and Family Fund; understands that the grant will pay for a range of play and learning resources to provide a better service at the weekly playgroup held in the Angus village; notes that the project hopes to benefit around 30 children, toddlers and babies, and commends the Communities and Families Fund, which will run for three years, with £4.5 million Scottish Government funding and £1.5 million from the Big Lottery Fund.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Stuart McMillan, John Wilson, George Adam, Anne McTaggart, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, Chic Brodie, Gil Paterson, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, David Torrance
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That the Parliament is delighted to note that the most famous fictional character from Angus has been crowned as Scotland’s favourite children’s story in a poll conducted by Barnardo’s; commends the thousands of parents and carers who were asked to take part and voted JM Barrie’s Peter Pan to be the resounding winner; acknowledges that youngsters up to the age of five will now be given the chance to dress up as the boy who stayed young forever if they participate in Barnardo’s annual fundraising event, the 2013 Big Toddle; understands that all of the money raised through this event will go toward supporting vulnerable and underprivileged children, and wishes the charity well in the future.
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That the Parliament is delighted to note that the most famous fictional character from Angus has been crowned as Scotland’s favourite children’s story in a poll conducted by Barnardo’s; commends the thousands of parents and carers who were asked to take part and voted JM Barrie’s Peter Pan to be the resounding winner; acknowledges that youngsters up to the age of five will now be given the chance to dress up as the boy who stayed young forever if they participate in Barnardo’s annual fundraising event, the 2013 Big Toddle; understands that all of the money raised through this event will go toward supporting vulnerable and underprivileged children, and wishes the charity well in the future.
Supported by: Bill Walker, Murdo Fraser, Nigel Don, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, David Torrance, Graeme Pearson, Kevin Stewart, Richard Lyle, Elaine Murray, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Bruce Crawford, Jean Urquhart, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, James Dornan, Maureen Watt, Colin Keir, Sandra White
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That the Parliament notes that the National Fraud Authority has estimated that, in 2010, scammers cost each UK adult an average of £765; welcomes the action of Angus Council to become the first local authority in Scotland to develop a policy designed to address what it considers this serious issue; understands that the new policy proposes greater communication, increased publicity and a rapid reaction service to help anyone who is referred to the council as a victim of scamming; understands that fraudsters cost the people of Angus around £6.5 million a year; is concerned that welfare reforms are likely to take £13.5 million out of the Angus economy, therefore increasing financial pressure on individuals and families and putting them at greater risk of being scammed, and hopes that other Scottish local authorities will follow the example set by Angus in a bid to tackle this issue.
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That the Parliament notes that the National Fraud Authority has estimated that, in 2010, scammers cost each UK adult an average of £765; welcomes the action of Angus Council to become the first local authority in Scotland to develop a policy designed to address what it considers this serious issue; understands that the new policy proposes greater communication, increased publicity and a rapid reaction service to help anyone who is referred to the council as a victim of scamming; understands that fraudsters cost the people of Angus around £6.5 million a year; is concerned that welfare reforms are likely to take £13.5 million out of the Angus economy, therefore increasing financial pressure on individuals and families and putting them at greater risk of being scammed, and hopes that other Scottish local authorities will follow the example set by Angus in a bid to tackle this issue.
Supported by: David Torrance, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, John Mason, Angus MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, John Wilson, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, George Adam, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Colin Keir
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That the Parliament notes with concern that more than half of all rubbish dumped on Scotland’s beaches is made of plastic, according to the Marine Conservation Society’s Beachwatch Big Weekend 2012 report; regrets that the amount of plastic found on UK beaches in 2012 rose by 3% compared to the year before; commends almost 500 volunteers who helped to clean 35 beaches, including six locations in Angus, collecting some 20,951 items of litter in more than 254 bags, and is saddened that much of the discarded plastic would be suitable for recycling and could therefore help Scotland’s environment.
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That the Parliament notes with concern that more than half of all rubbish dumped on Scotland’s beaches is made of plastic, according to the Marine Conservation Society’s Beachwatch Big Weekend 2012 report; regrets that the amount of plastic found on UK beaches in 2012 rose by 3% compared to the year before; commends almost 500 volunteers who helped to clean 35 beaches, including six locations in Angus, collecting some 20,951 items of litter in more than 254 bags, and is saddened that much of the discarded plastic would be suitable for recycling and could therefore help Scotland’s environment.
Supported by: Roderick Campbell, Gordon MacDonald, David Torrance, Rob Gibson, John Mason, Christina McKelvie, Angus MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Nanette Milne, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Kevin Stewart, John Wilson, Jean Urquhart, Helen Eadie, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, George Adam, Linda Fabiani, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Dave Thompson, Fiona McLeod, Colin Keir, Marco Biagi
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That the Parliament welcomes a £6.4 million project to construct a Scotland-wide network of walking and cycling routes; notes that the money for the 104 walking and cycling schemes will come from the Scottish Government’s agency, Transport Scotland; commends the project, which aims to link communities with schools and shops; considers that the scheme will give people the opportunity to travel by foot or bike more often, bringing significant health benefits, save money and create a more pleasant environment; encourages statutory bodies across the country to bid for a share of the money, provided that they can provide matching funds, through the Community Links Programme administered by the sustainable transport charity, Sustrans, and acknowledges that the Scottish Government is committed to encouraging more people to leave their car at home in a bid to create a healthier, greener and more active Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes a £6.4 million project to construct a Scotland-wide network of walking and cycling routes; notes that the money for the 104 walking and cycling schemes will come from the Scottish Government’s agency, Transport Scotland; commends the project, which aims to link communities with schools and shops; considers that the scheme will give people the opportunity to travel by foot or bike more often, bringing significant health benefits, save money and create a more pleasant environment; encourages statutory bodies across the country to bid for a share of the money, provided that they can provide matching funds, through the Community Links Programme administered by the sustainable transport charity, Sustrans, and acknowledges that the Scottish Government is committed to encouraging more people to leave their car at home in a bid to create a healthier, greener and more active Scotland.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, John Wilson, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Roderick Campbell, Nigel Don, Aileen McLeod, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Rob Gibson, Chic Brodie, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Colin Keir, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Fiona McLeod
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That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the success of the two-day music extravaganza, Bon Fest 2013, that was held in the home town of the former AC/DC frontman, Bon Scott; is pleased that rock fans from across the world descended on Kirriemuir to enjoy the festivities and to remember what it considers one of the county’s most famous sons; wishes campaigners well in their bid to raise £50,000 to fund the erection of a bronze statue of the music icon in time for next year’s festival; commends local shops and businesses for getting behind and embracing the hugely successful event, and wishes Bon Fest future success.
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That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the success of the two-day music extravaganza, Bon Fest 2013, that was held in the home town of the former AC/DC frontman, Bon Scott; is pleased that rock fans from across the world descended on Kirriemuir to enjoy the festivities and to remember what it considers one of the county’s most famous sons; wishes campaigners well in their bid to raise £50,000 to fund the erection of a bronze statue of the music icon in time for next year’s festival; commends local shops and businesses for getting behind and embracing the hugely successful event, and wishes Bon Fest future success.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Nanette Milne, Stuart McMillan, Alex Johnstone, Rob Gibson, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Angus MacDonald, Adam Ingram, Anne McTaggart, Chic Brodie, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Richard Lyle, Roderick Campbell, Jean Urquhart, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Colin Keir, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Sandra White
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