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Motion · S6M-20807 · 13 Feb 2026

Bearsden Martial Arts Club Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Lodged by Marie McNair (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises Bearsden Martial Arts Club (BMAC) is marking its 40th anniversary in August 2026; understands that BMAC was set up in 1986 by Hugh Russell, its chief instructor, who recently marked 51 years of practising martial arts; notes that it is run by volunteers, who work hard to make martial arts accessible to as many as possible; welcomes that it has raised over £16,500 for good causes with biannual fundraisers since 2020, seeing money being raised for NHS Charities Together, the Star Project and the Trussell Trust, and a regular Summer Bash, which has supported the MS Society and Kidney Research UK; commends it for planning another fundraiser to mark the 40th anniversary; praises it for sharing its members' love of martial arts with hundreds of adults and children across Bearsden and Milngavie, ranging in age from six to 70; welcomes its inclusive view of martial arts as a self-defence skill for all, regardless of age, gender, fitness level or mobility, with a belief that someone is never too old to start; thanks BMAC for building a welcoming and supportive environment that allows people to build vital self-defence skills, and wishes it a very happy 40th birthday and all the best for the future.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.