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Motion · S6M-17082 · 3 Apr 2025

Tidelines Book Festival, Irvine

Lodged by Ruth Maguire Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges the efforts of the Tidelines Book Festival, a community-run charitable trust bringing literary events to Ayrshire, in hosting its author event at Vennel Gardens Engagement Hub in Irvine; understands that the trust aims to expand access to cultural experiences for people aged over 50; welcomes the participation of internationally acclaimed authors, Chris Brookmyre and Jenny Colgan, who delivered an engaging discussion chaired by local author, Martin Stewart; recognises what it sees as the significance of such initiatives in making literature and the arts more accessible to communities; commends the support of Cunninghame Housing Association and the Scottish Book Trust in making this event possible; notes what it sees as the positive impact of community-led literary engagement in developing social inclusion and lifelong learning, and encourages further outreach initiatives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience and enjoy the literary arts.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.