That the Parliament congratulates the Shetland team on winning the junior inter-county competition 2019; notes that Shetland lifted the Stuart Cup ahead of Orkney with a 173-124 win; understands that Seumas Mackay and Hannah Robertson ably captained Shetland to victories in swimming, hockey, athletics and football, and through a tough encounter against a winning Orkney netball team; recognises the talent and effort of the participants from across the Northern Isles and the hard work of the coaches and organisers who make the annual event such a success, and looks forward to training beginning in earnest ahead of next year’s clash.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Shetland team on winning the junior inter-county competition 2019; notes that Shetland lifted the Stuart Cup ahead of Orkney with a 173-124 win; understands that Seumas Mackay and Hannah Robertson ably captained Shetland to victories in swimming, hockey, athletics and football, and through a tough encounter against a winning Orkney netball team; recognises the talent and effort of the participants from across the Northern Isles and the hard work of the coaches and organisers who make the annual event such a success, and looks forward to training beginning in earnest ahead of next year’s clash.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Liam McArthur, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Tom Arthur, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the winners and nominees from Shetland at the Fishing News Awards 2019; recognises that Chris Duncan, who is a skipper from Altaire, won the Pelagic Fisherman of the Year award and that the Whalsay-based, Research, was named New Pelagic Boat of the Year; notes that the Serene and the Tranquility were also up for New Boat of the Year awards, alongside a nomination for Duncan Cumming of the Avrella for Demersal Fisherman of the Year, Ross Sutherland of the Arcturus for the Young Fisherman of the Year title and the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation for the Sustainability Award; believes that the strong Shetland representation at the awards is a reflection of the dedication and ingenuity of those working the in the sector, and recognises the continued importance of the fishing industry to Shetland and the wider economy.
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That the Parliament congratulates the winners and nominees from Shetland at the Fishing News Awards 2019; recognises that Chris Duncan, who is a skipper from Altaire, won the Pelagic Fisherman of the Year award and that the Whalsay-based, Research, was named New Pelagic Boat of the Year; notes that the Serene and the Tranquility were also up for New Boat of the Year awards, alongside a nomination for Duncan Cumming of the Avrella for Demersal Fisherman of the Year, Ross Sutherland of the Arcturus for the Young Fisherman of the Year title and the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation for the Sustainability Award; believes that the strong Shetland representation at the awards is a reflection of the dedication and ingenuity of those working the in the sector, and recognises the continued importance of the fishing industry to Shetland and the wider economy.
Supported by: David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament considers Shetland's inclusion in Lonely Planet's list of the 10 best travel destinations in Europe for 2019 thoroughly deserved; notes that Shetland was the only UK destination included; believes that the isles are a fantastic tourist destination boasting spectacular coastlines, wildlife, food and drink and heritage; considers that a visit to the isles should take in Up Helly Aa, celebrated every January, traditional music on show throughout the year, world famous Fair Isle knitting and unrivalled seafood while exploring the rich history and dramatic scenery on its doorstep; believes this coveted recognition by Lonely Planet to be testament to the hard work of all those involved in the tourism industry and who make Shetland such a welcoming place to visit; looks forward to another busy tourist season, and hopes that more visitors will be encouraged to venture north in the future.
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That the Parliament considers Shetland's inclusion in Lonely Planet's list of the 10 best travel destinations in Europe for 2019 thoroughly deserved; notes that Shetland was the only UK destination included; believes that the isles are a fantastic tourist destination boasting spectacular coastlines, wildlife, food and drink and heritage; considers that a visit to the isles should take in Up Helly Aa, celebrated every January, traditional music on show throughout the year, world famous Fair Isle knitting and unrivalled seafood while exploring the rich history and dramatic scenery on its doorstep; believes this coveted recognition by Lonely Planet to be testament to the hard work of all those involved in the tourism industry and who make Shetland such a welcoming place to visit; looks forward to another busy tourist season, and hopes that more visitors will be encouraged to venture north in the future.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Liam McArthur, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Maureen Watt, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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That the Parliament believes that there is no more important investment than in the education of Scotland’s young people; recalls that the First Minister said that education would be her administration’s number one priority, but believes that this has not been reflected in its focus, policies, staff conditions, recruitment and retention, or the means of measurement of Scottish education.
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That the Parliament believes that there is no more important investment than in the education of Scotland’s young people; recalls that the First Minister said that education would be her administration’s number one priority, but believes that this has not been reflected in its focus, policies, staff conditions, recruitment and retention, or the means of measurement of Scottish education.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15/05/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17091 in the name of Liz Smith (Subject Choice), insert at end ", and asks the Scottish Government to initiate a review of implementation to help inform these actions, recalling that the OECD’s 2015 perspective on improving schools in Scotland recommended extensive evaluation of curriculum for excellence at both local and Scotland-wide level.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-17091 in the name of Liz Smith (Subject Choice), insert at end ", and asks the Scottish Government to initiate a review of implementation to help inform these actions, recalling that the OECD’s 2015 perspective on improving schools in Scotland recommended extensive evaluation of curriculum for excellence at both local and Scotland-wide level.”
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That the Parliament congratulates the winners of the 2019 Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year Awards; notes that Ashley Hay won the overall title, after her success in the Traditional and Open senior categories and winning the prize for best played slow air; applauds the other award winners, Evie Williamson, who won the Young Fiddler and Traditional junior categories, Anya Johnston, for the best played reel, Gracie Gowans-Little, the Intermediate Young Fiddler winner, Maisie Henderson, who won the Traditional Intermediate category, Holly Anderson, for the best played waltz, Christine Hughson, for the best reel in the Shetland style and Jayden Moore and Margaret Robertson, who won the Junior and Senior tune competitions respectively; commends all of the competitors for their dedication, and believes that their achievements represent a thriving future for Shetland’s traditional music.
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That the Parliament congratulates the winners of the 2019 Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year Awards; notes that Ashley Hay won the overall title, after her success in the Traditional and Open senior categories and winning the prize for best played slow air; applauds the other award winners, Evie Williamson, who won the Young Fiddler and Traditional junior categories, Anya Johnston, for the best played reel, Gracie Gowans-Little, the Intermediate Young Fiddler winner, Maisie Henderson, who won the Traditional Intermediate category, Holly Anderson, for the best played waltz, Christine Hughson, for the best reel in the Shetland style and Jayden Moore and Margaret Robertson, who won the Junior and Senior tune competitions respectively; commends all of the competitors for their dedication, and believes that their achievements represent a thriving future for Shetland’s traditional music.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Clare Adamson, Alex Rowley, Tom Arthur, Maureen Watt, Alison Johnstone
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates team replenish from Brae High School on winning the Shetland Young Enterprise competition; notes that the team was inspired by the plastic waste washing up on Shetland’s coastline to produce reusable aluminium water bottles; recognises the strong competition from the Bee Better team from Anderson High School, which also had an environmental focus and produced beeswax wrap replacements for cling film; commends the efforts of both teams and their advisers, and wishes replenish all the best representing Shetland at the finals in Edinburgh in June 2019.
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That the Parliament congratulates team replenish from Brae High School on winning the Shetland Young Enterprise competition; notes that the team was inspired by the plastic waste washing up on Shetland’s coastline to produce reusable aluminium water bottles; recognises the strong competition from the Bee Better team from Anderson High School, which also had an environmental focus and produced beeswax wrap replacements for cling film; commends the efforts of both teams and their advisers, and wishes replenish all the best representing Shetland at the finals in Edinburgh in June 2019.
Supported by: Donald Cameron, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Shetland Women’s Aid on being awarded funding of £280,716 from the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland; understands that the funding will be used to support service users by providing a three-stage trauma recovery programme to help break cycles of abuse across adult, young people's and children’s services; further understands that the five-year project will provide one-to-one and group therapy sessions, as well as a refuge when needed, and will help encourage services users to re-engage with their local community; considers the funding award thoroughly deserved, and commends the work of Shetland Women’s Aid and Women's Aid services across Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Shetland Women’s Aid on being awarded funding of £280,716 from the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland; understands that the funding will be used to support service users by providing a three-stage trauma recovery programme to help break cycles of abuse across adult, young people's and children’s services; further understands that the five-year project will provide one-to-one and group therapy sessions, as well as a refuge when needed, and will help encourage services users to re-engage with their local community; considers the funding award thoroughly deserved, and commends the work of Shetland Women’s Aid and Women's Aid services across Scotland.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Joan McAlpine, Tom Arthur, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the Community Development Company of Nesting (CDCN) on being awarded £44,851 from the SUEZ Communities Trust; understands that the funding will be used to transform the Aald Skül in Nesting into a multi-function community space, which will accommodate the Nesting History Group, office space for a development worker and business start-ups and a gym and training space, and improve the scrap-store facility; believes that this funding will be put to good use to the benefit of the whole Nesting community, and wishes the CDCN group well as the project progresses.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Community Development Company of Nesting (CDCN) on being awarded £44,851 from the SUEZ Communities Trust; understands that the funding will be used to transform the Aald Skül in Nesting into a multi-function community space, which will accommodate the Nesting History Group, office space for a development worker and business start-ups and a gym and training space, and improve the scrap-store facility; believes that this funding will be put to good use to the benefit of the whole Nesting community, and wishes the CDCN group well as the project progresses.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Miles Briggs, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the Shetland Soap Company, part of COPE Ltd social enterprise, on the launch of its new website; notes that the website reflects the company’s recent rebranding of product ranges and packaging and gives visitors a seamless user experience; recognises that the Shetland Soap Company has a strong social mission, giving meaningful employment to people with learning disabilities and autism, who handcraft all of the soaps in its premises in Lerwick; understands that this new, sleek website will allow the Shetland Soap Company to grow what it considers its impressive, socially conscious brand, and wishes the team the very best in achieving that growth.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Shetland Soap Company, part of COPE Ltd social enterprise, on the launch of its new website; notes that the website reflects the company’s recent rebranding of product ranges and packaging and gives visitors a seamless user experience; recognises that the Shetland Soap Company has a strong social mission, giving meaningful employment to people with learning disabilities and autism, who handcraft all of the soaps in its premises in Lerwick; understands that this new, sleek website will allow the Shetland Soap Company to grow what it considers its impressive, socially conscious brand, and wishes the team the very best in achieving that growth.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Tom Mason, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Alexander Burnett, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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