Darvel Area Regeneration Team and The Corner Project, Darvel

That this House congratulates The Corner in Darvel on their outstanding achievement in winning the My Place Awards 2024 in the Community-led Project category; recognises the hard work and dedication of the local volunteers from Darvel Area Regeneration Team who have transformed the once abandoned site of the Darvel Industrial Cooperative Society into a vibrant and essential community space; applauds the success of The Corner in becoming a central hub for the community within its first six months, organising 12 formal events including a Halloween Special and a festive Christmas Fayre, drawing together over 200 local vendors and the participation of more than 4,000 visitors; the Darvelo cycling weekend as well as providing a venue for the valued meetings of young people's groups such as Brownies and Scouts, and serving as a focal point for walkers and cyclists alike; further celebrates the ongoing triumphs of DART who, were honoured recipients of the King's Award for Voluntary Service from the Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran, an accolade equivalent to an MBE that recognises the team's tireless voluntary service and contribution to community life; and commends the exemplary model of community revitalisation demonstrated by The Corner and the Darvel Area Regeneration Team as an inspiration for similar projects across the United Kingdom, reflecting on the importance of volunteer-led grassroots movements in strengthening community bonds, fostering local economies, and building a more connected and resilient society.