All Roads Lead to Whithorn

That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by sportscotland that the Dumfries and Galloway-based project, All Roads Lead to Whithorn, has been awarded £100,000 towards the redevelopment of the town hall; notes that this is part of an overall funding package from agencies of £2,850,000; understands that this investment will be used to redevelop and extend the facility to establish a multi-activity community hub that will include a boxing gym, fitness suite and multi-function space with specialised equipment; believes that this will allow members of the community to participate in sports and physical activities that might otherwise have been inaccessible or unaffordable; notes that this funding means that the Braveheart’s Boxing Club will have a permanent home to continue and enhance its work with young people; believes that this will help the club in providing role models and diversionary activities that could have a positive impact on those who might be struggling in education or with home life; congratulates all involved with achieving this funding, and wishes the project every success.