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Motion · S6M-04960 · 13 Jun 2022

Stewartry RFC Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Lodged by Finlay Carson (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 31 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Stewartry Rugby Football Club in Castle Douglas on its 50th anniversary celebrations, which are taking place this year, 2022; notes that Stewartry RFC was founded in June 1970 but that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it had to delay its anniversary celebrations until 2022; notes that the club hosted a dinner with over 450 attending and also a community and family celebration, Party on the Pitch, on 11 June; recognises that Stewartry RFC has produced a number of male and female players who have gone on to receive caps for Scotland; recognises that the club currently fields two senior XVs (male and female) and seven youth teams; further recognises that the club also supports the local community with a full-time Development Officer, and runs a number of programmes for children and young people in the area; thanks all of those who have, since its founding in 1970, given their time to support and grow the club, and wishes Stewartry RFC well for its next 50 years.

Supporters (31)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.