That the Parliament congratulates the teams that have reached the Bank of Scotland Midnight League West Finals, which are scheduled to take place at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld on 20 June 2013; notes that the league is a diversionary community football programme that is aimed at giving 12 to 16-year-olds across Scotland access to an active and enjoyable activity; believes that this helps establish community spirit and good relations between police officers and young people; understands that, each year, around 7,000 young people play midnight league football and that there are 90 participating venues; notes that every local authority in Scotland is involved and that over 70,000 young people are understood to have participated since the programme started in 2003; recognises the Bank of Scotland’s partnership with the Scottish Football Association in running the initiative along with the support of the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities scheme, and warmly wishes the teams the best of luck at the finals.
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That the Parliament congratulates the teams that have reached the Bank of Scotland Midnight League West Finals, which are scheduled to take place at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld on 20 June 2013; notes that the league is a diversionary community football programme that is aimed at giving 12 to 16-year-olds across Scotland access to an active and enjoyable activity; believes that this helps establish community spirit and good relations between police officers and young people; understands that, each year, around 7,000 young people play midnight league football and that there are 90 participating venues; notes that every local authority in Scotland is involved and that over 70,000 young people are understood to have participated since the programme started in 2003; recognises the Bank of Scotland’s partnership with the Scottish Football Association in running the initiative along with the support of the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities scheme, and warmly wishes the teams the best of luck at the finals.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, George Adam, Chic Brodie, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Anne McTaggart, Kenneth Gibson, Jean Urquhart, Colin Keir, Margaret Mitchell, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Fiona McLeod, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Christian Allard, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Whitelees Primary School in Cumbernauld on learning that its song, If You, If We, If Everyone, will be performed at the Big IF London event on 8 June 2013 and at Big IF Belfast on 15 June 2013; understands that the song was composed by pupils at the school as part of the Enough Food for Everyone IF campaign coordinated by a coalition of organisations, including the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), Oxfam, Islamic Relief, the Scotland Malawi Partnership and Christian Aid, to call on the G8 to ensure that there is enough food for everyone on the planet and to tackle global hunger; understands that an expected audience of 30,000 in London and 10,000 in Belfast will hear the song; recognises that this follows a similar project by Whitelees Primary School, which previously recorded a fundraising song for SCIAF about fair trade; congratulates Whitelees Primary School and its head teacher, Ann Kay, on their continued success in raising awareness of the issues of hunger across the planet, and wishes the school and the Enough Food for Everyone IF campaign all the best in their efforts.
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That the Parliament congratulates Whitelees Primary School in Cumbernauld on learning that its song, If You, If We, If Everyone, will be performed at the Big IF London event on 8 June 2013 and at Big IF Belfast on 15 June 2013; understands that the song was composed by pupils at the school as part of the Enough Food for Everyone IF campaign coordinated by a coalition of organisations, including the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), Oxfam, Islamic Relief, the Scotland Malawi Partnership and Christian Aid, to call on the G8 to ensure that there is enough food for everyone on the planet and to tackle global hunger; understands that an expected audience of 30,000 in London and 10,000 in Belfast will hear the song; recognises that this follows a similar project by Whitelees Primary School, which previously recorded a fundraising song for SCIAF about fair trade; congratulates Whitelees Primary School and its head teacher, Ann Kay, on their continued success in raising awareness of the issues of hunger across the planet, and wishes the school and the Enough Food for Everyone IF campaign all the best in their efforts.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Chic Brodie, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, John Wilson, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Fiona McLeod, Elaine Smith, Jackie Baillie, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Jean Urquhart, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Sandra White, Siobhan McMahon, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Cumbernauld Village Community Council and Cumbernauld Village Action for the Community on the launch of a new website for Cumbernauld Village, which is a result of their combined efforts;notes that the website, cumbernauldvillage.org, displays photographs and stories of the area as well as a brief history of Cumbernauld Village; notes that the website aims to keep the local community informed and up-to-date on local events and goings-on and encourage greater community involvement from people from the area; recognises what it considers the commitment and dedication of the volunteers of both organisations in not only getting the website up and running but in making their area a better place to live; wishes both Cumbernauld Village Community Council and Cumbernauld Village Action for the Community every success for the future, and hopes that the launch of the new website will encourage people of the area to be more active in the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Cumbernauld Village Community Council and Cumbernauld Village Action for the Community on the launch of a new website for Cumbernauld Village, which is a result of their combined efforts;notes that the website, cumbernauldvillage.org, displays photographs and stories of the area as well as a brief history of Cumbernauld Village; notes that the website aims to keep the local community informed and up-to-date on local events and goings-on and encourage greater community involvement from people from the area; recognises what it considers the commitment and dedication of the volunteers of both organisations in not only getting the website up and running but in making their area a better place to live; wishes both Cumbernauld Village Community Council and Cumbernauld Village Action for the Community every success for the future, and hopes that the launch of the new website will encourage people of the area to be more active in the community.
Supported by: Gordon MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Christina McKelvie, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Chic Brodie, Nigel Don, Angus MacDonald, Adam Ingram, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Jean Urquhart, Kevin Stewart, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Cumbernauld-based JUMP Gymnastics on securing a new club headquarters, which is being renovated and is hoped to be opened to children and adults from across the area in the near future; understands that the club has around 250 members and that numbers have been increasing steadily since it was founded in 2010; believes that all current and prospective members will benefit from the equipment and additional space at the new premises; understands that the club. which is a non-profit organisation, was founded with the aim of providing easy and affordable access to gymnastics and physical activity for people of all ages; hopes that it will continue to do so in its new premises; believes that the new facility will enable the club to provide an even wider range of classes to suit all abilities, and wishes all at JUMP Gymnastics every success for the future and all the best with the opening of the new facility.
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That the Parliament congratulates Cumbernauld-based JUMP Gymnastics on securing a new club headquarters, which is being renovated and is hoped to be opened to children and adults from across the area in the near future; understands that the club has around 250 members and that numbers have been increasing steadily since it was founded in 2010; believes that all current and prospective members will benefit from the equipment and additional space at the new premises; understands that the club. which is a non-profit organisation, was founded with the aim of providing easy and affordable access to gymnastics and physical activity for people of all ages; hopes that it will continue to do so in its new premises; believes that the new facility will enable the club to provide an even wider range of classes to suit all abilities, and wishes all at JUMP Gymnastics every success for the future and all the best with the opening of the new facility.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Rob Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Chic Brodie, John Wilson, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Kevin Stewart, Nigel Don, Angus MacDonald, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Colin Keir
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That the Parliament congratulates Banton Parish Church on reaching the milestone of 175 years; considers that this is a worthy achievement and that Banton Parish Church has played an integral part in the community of Banton during its 175 year history; understands that, throughout the last 175 years and the many changes that have taken place in the village of Banton, the church has remained at the core of the community and has been a constant source of support and a place of worship for many, and wishes all at the church the very best for the Special Songs of Praise Service that will take place on 26 May 2013 and will be a celebration of this achievement.
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That the Parliament congratulates Banton Parish Church on reaching the milestone of 175 years; considers that this is a worthy achievement and that Banton Parish Church has played an integral part in the community of Banton during its 175 year history; understands that, throughout the last 175 years and the many changes that have taken place in the village of Banton, the church has remained at the core of the community and has been a constant source of support and a place of worship for many, and wishes all at the church the very best for the Special Songs of Praise Service that will take place on 26 May 2013 and will be a celebration of this achievement.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Nigel Don, Gordon MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Mike MacKenzie, Stuart McMillan, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Dave Thompson, Gil Paterson, Annabelle Ewing, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Colin Keir
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the Cumbernauld Living Landscape Project, which aims to reinforce and expand green networks and reconnect the people of Cumbernauld and the surrounding area with their natural environment; notes that the project is led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, in conjunction with North Lanarkshire Council and Forestry Commission Scotland, and that its development is supported by the Central Scotland Green Network and local organisations including Central Scotland Forest Trust, Friends of Cumbernauld Community Park, Friends of Cumbernauld Glen, Friends of Cumbernauld House Park, Cumbernauld Village Action for the Community, Froglife, Kyle Citizen's Community Hub, Scottish Water and Wild Media Foundation; notes that the project hopes to help people and businesses in the area by improving green space in order to increase overall wellbeing and provide social and economic benefits; understands that the project will take action on a larger scale to ensure that the people of Cumbernauld are provided with cleaner air and water and that there is safe and easy access to open spaces for residents and local wildlife, and wishes the Cumbernauld Living Landscape Project all the best for the future and every success in achieving its goals for the people of Cumbernauld and the surrounding areas.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the Cumbernauld Living Landscape Project, which aims to reinforce and expand green networks and reconnect the people of Cumbernauld and the surrounding area with their natural environment; notes that the project is led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, in conjunction with North Lanarkshire Council and Forestry Commission Scotland, and that its development is supported by the Central Scotland Green Network and local organisations including Central Scotland Forest Trust, Friends of Cumbernauld Community Park, Friends of Cumbernauld Glen, Friends of Cumbernauld House Park, Cumbernauld Village Action for the Community, Froglife, Kyle Citizen's Community Hub, Scottish Water and Wild Media Foundation; notes that the project hopes to help people and businesses in the area by improving green space in order to increase overall wellbeing and provide social and economic benefits; understands that the project will take action on a larger scale to ensure that the people of Cumbernauld are provided with cleaner air and water and that there is safe and easy access to open spaces for residents and local wildlife, and wishes the Cumbernauld Living Landscape Project all the best for the future and every success in achieving its goals for the people of Cumbernauld and the surrounding areas.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Adam Ingram, Jean Urquhart, Angus MacDonald, Clare Adamson, Sandra White
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That the Parliament understands that, sadly, harassment of and crimes targeted at disabled people are still a reality for many in Scotland; notes the Equality and Human Rights Commission's 2011 report on this issue and welcomes Inclusion Scotland's online toolkit for tackling disability harassment, which it believes is a valuable resource that will help disabled people, organisations that represent disabled people and public authorities in recognising and addressing harassment where it occurs; understands that it will also set out the law in Scotland and signpost victims to sources of help and support, and looks forward to a time when the harassment of disabled people is a thing of the past.
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That the Parliament understands that, sadly, harassment of and crimes targeted at disabled people are still a reality for many in Scotland; notes the Equality and Human Rights Commission's 2011 report on this issue and welcomes Inclusion Scotland's online toolkit for tackling disability harassment, which it believes is a valuable resource that will help disabled people, organisations that represent disabled people and public authorities in recognising and addressing harassment where it occurs; understands that it will also set out the law in Scotland and signpost victims to sources of help and support, and looks forward to a time when the harassment of disabled people is a thing of the past.
Supported by: Angus MacDonald, Liam McArthur, Nigel Don, George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Mike MacKenzie, Hanzala Malik, John Pentland, Annabelle Ewing, Rob Gibson, Gordon MacDonald, Bill Kidd, Bruce Crawford, Jackie Baillie, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Adam Ingram, Willie Coffey, Michael McMahon, Colin Beattie, John Mason, Richard Simpson, Christina McKelvie, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Roderick Campbell, Dave Thompson, Kevin Stewart, Dennis Robertson, Stewart Maxwell, Siobhan McMahon, Alison McInnes, Mark McDonald, Linda Fabiani, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, James Dornan, Christine Grahame, John Finnie, Colin Keir, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament notes that Cumbernauld Theatre, in co-production with Tricky Hat Productions, is hosting a theatre performance of Unusual Places to Dance on 27 April 2013 at the theatre; notes that the production is directly inspired by the stories of local people connected to Cumbernauld Action Care for the Elderly (CACE) and looks at issues facing people over 60 today; notes that the production will centre around the answers and stories provided by local older people to questions such as how does intimacy change as people age and what it is like to grow older in Scotland, which will be expressed through the use of drama, dance, digital art and music; wishes all at Cumbernauld Theatre and CACE the very best for the forthcoming production, and recognises the dedication of all involved.
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That the Parliament notes that Cumbernauld Theatre, in co-production with Tricky Hat Productions, is hosting a theatre performance of Unusual Places to Dance on 27 April 2013 at the theatre; notes that the production is directly inspired by the stories of local people connected to Cumbernauld Action Care for the Elderly (CACE) and looks at issues facing people over 60 today; notes that the production will centre around the answers and stories provided by local older people to questions such as how does intimacy change as people age and what it is like to grow older in Scotland, which will be expressed through the use of drama, dance, digital art and music; wishes all at Cumbernauld Theatre and CACE the very best for the forthcoming production, and recognises the dedication of all involved.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Dennis Robertson, Jackie Baillie, Margaret McCulloch, Annabelle Ewing, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Anne McTaggart, Bob Doris, Rob Gibson, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Margaret Mitchell, Colin Beattie, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Simpson, David Torrance, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates Cumbernauld Bowling Club and its presidents and patrons on the club's 150th anniversary; notes that, throughout the history of the club, it has been based in two locations in Cumbernauld Village and has recently achieved Community Amateur Sports Association status, which recognises that Cumbernauld Bowling Club is an organisation that has its roots in the local community and is an asset to the local population; notes that the club has recently appointed a coach and seen an increase in the participation of young bowlers and that it hopes to form links with local schools in order to further improve the interest of young people in the sport; hopes that all at Cumbernauld Bowling Club enjoy their 150th anniversary celebrations, and wishes them all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Cumbernauld Bowling Club and its presidents and patrons on the club's 150th anniversary; notes that, throughout the history of the club, it has been based in two locations in Cumbernauld Village and has recently achieved Community Amateur Sports Association status, which recognises that Cumbernauld Bowling Club is an organisation that has its roots in the local community and is an asset to the local population; notes that the club has recently appointed a coach and seen an increase in the participation of young bowlers and that it hopes to form links with local schools in order to further improve the interest of young people in the sport; hopes that all at Cumbernauld Bowling Club enjoy their 150th anniversary celebrations, and wishes them all the best for the future.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Kevin Stewart, Alex Johnstone, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Hanzala Malik, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Annabelle Ewing, Gordon MacDonald, David Torrance, Anne McTaggart, Richard Lyle, Chic Brodie, Colin Beattie, Bob Doris, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament condemns the Government of Myanmar for what it sees as the continued discrimination and repression of the ethnic and Muslim minority, Rohingya, in the northern Rakhine State; condemns the categorisation of the Rohingya as stateless and consequently exposed to severe restrictions, abusive treatment and lacking basic rights, freedoms and access to adequate medical care; believes that, despite Myanmar being party to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Rohingya children are denied the right to a nationality; is concerned for the safety of Rohingya forced to flee Myanmar by land and sea to neighbouring countries, and calls on the international community, through the United Nations, to encourage the Government of Myanmar to take action to end what it considers sectarian violence and discrimination in Rakhine State and throughout Myanmar.
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That the Parliament condemns the Government of Myanmar for what it sees as the continued discrimination and repression of the ethnic and Muslim minority, Rohingya, in the northern Rakhine State; condemns the categorisation of the Rohingya as stateless and consequently exposed to severe restrictions, abusive treatment and lacking basic rights, freedoms and access to adequate medical care; believes that, despite Myanmar being party to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Rohingya children are denied the right to a nationality; is concerned for the safety of Rohingya forced to flee Myanmar by land and sea to neighbouring countries, and calls on the international community, through the United Nations, to encourage the Government of Myanmar to take action to end what it considers sectarian violence and discrimination in Rakhine State and throughout Myanmar.
Supported by: John Finnie, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Joan McAlpine, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, Dave Thompson, Liam McArthur, Jean Urquhart, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Walker, Colin Beattie, Colin Keir, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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