Motions for Week Beginning 23rd January

That the Parliament congratulates everyone who performed in and helped to organise the That’s Life concert in Arbroath in November 2016, which raised £4,000; notes that Breast Friends, Motor Neurone Disease (Ninewells), Cancer Research UK and Heart Foundation (Scotland) were each presented with £750 each and that Arbroath Boxing Club and Arbroath United Cricket Club were both given £500; acknowledges that, since the That’s Life Rat Pack swing era concerts started, over £35,000 has been raised for charity, and welcomes the hard work of volunteers, such as those involved in these concerts, in their fundraising.

That the Parliament congratulates Timmergreens Primary School on receiving £8,543 from the Awards for All Scotland programme; understands that the Arbroath-based school will use the funding to purchase new playground equipment, and appreciates the work of Awards for All Scotland as it continues to support projects that help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need.