Motion · S6M-16032 · 7 Jan 2025
Mrs Mavis Paterson Receives BEM
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Mrs Mavis Paterson, of Auchenmalg in Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, on receiving a British Empire Medal (BEM) in The King's New Year Honours; understands that this award was given in recognition of Mrs Paterson’s charitable work; believes that she has taken on epic bicycle rides and has raised over £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support; recognises that Mrs Paterson, who is affectionately known as "Granny Mave", is 86 years old; believes that she is the oldest woman to cycle from Land's End to John o' Groats, which she completed at the age of 81, and thanks Mrs Paterson for her commitment and determination in raising invaluable charitable funds and for her inspiring life ethos.
Supporters (22)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Finlay Carson Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Tim Eagle Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
- Brian Whittle 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.