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Motion · S6M-07889 · 9 Feb 2023

Bo’ness Belles Choir Marks 10th Anniversary and Continues Fundraising Efforts

Lodged by Michelle Thomson Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Bo’ness Belles choir on its 10th anniversary as a group and its fundraising efforts to benefit local charities; understands that the Bo’ness Belles was first set up in 2013 by Jeni Mallice, who was conscious of the isolation felt by vulnerable older members of the community; recognises that Jeni decided to tackle this social isolation by singing Christmas carols as a way to lighten spirits and, following on from a social media post asking for others to join her, the choir was founded; notes that the group performs at a variety of venues, from Bo’ness Hospital to various local care homes; recognises that Bo’ness Belles raised £5,700 by conducting singing events in aid of Bo’ness Car 4U, a local charity that provides volunteer drivers to transport cancer patients to appointments; understands that Bo’ness Belles has previously raised funds for Bo’ness Hospital, Bo’ness Storehouse Foodbank, Falkirk Autistic Bairns, the Tuesday Club and Thursday Group for people with dementia, raising a fantastic total of £34,000 thus far; notes that with this being its 10th anniversary, the choir intends to further its efforts and increase this total to £40,000 to mark the milestone by the end of 2023; congratulates Bo’ness Belles on its 10-year anniversary and the outstanding total raised thus far, and wishes all involved well in all their future fundraising efforts.

Supporters (20)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.