Motion · S5M-16861 · 9 Apr 2019
Congratulations to West Kilbride Boys' Brigade on 100th Anniversary
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with West Kilbride Boys' Brigade on its 100th anniversary in 2019; notes that a host of events have been organised to celebrate this milestone, including the current exhibition of Boys' Brigade memorabilia at West Kilbride Museum in the village hall, an official prize-giving ceremony, which took place in March, and a celebratory dinner planned for 30 November; understands that, over the century, the group has had 7,655 enrolments, at an average of 77 boys per year, and a total of eight captains, from Robert Conn to the current captain, Nicol Armstrong, who has been in place for 25 years; notes that, during this time, the group has been based at a variety of locations across West Kilbride before settling down at West Kilbride Parish Church; recognises that West Kilbride Boys' Brigade arranges sports, crafts, social and charity activities for local boys aged 5 to 15 through the Anchor Boys, the Junior Section and the Company Section; acknowledges that it provides social and family cohesion in the village and is a pillar in the community, and wishes West Kilbride Boys' Brigade and all its members continued success in the future.
Supporters (14)
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 10 Apr 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 10 Apr 2019
- Bill Kidd 11 Apr 2019
- Gordon Lindhurst 11 Apr 2019
- Richard Lyle 11 Apr 2019
- Joan McAlpine 11 Apr 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 11 Apr 2019
- Margaret Mitchell 11 Apr 2019
- Edward Mountain 11 Apr 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 11 Apr 2019
- Alexander Stewart 11 Apr 2019
- Sandra White 11 Apr 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 16 Apr 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 2 May 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.