Posts Tagged with "Airdrie"

Lighting Up Centenary Park

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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I recently attended the launch of a new lighting display at the railway arches in Centenary Park in Airdrie. The Viaduct Illumination Project has been funded by the People’s Millions Fund, securing a £58,750 grant from the Big Lottery Fund after receiving the votes of thousands of STV viewers in a contest with other worthy causes [...]

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At Home at the @Home

Monday, August 17, 2009

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On Thursday night I attended an awards ceremony at the @Home Centre in Airdrie.  This centre provides a range of activities for young people from across all parts of Airdrie. In particular, it provides a range of excellent arts opportunities, including recording facilities, music lessons, dance and drama classes. The centre is run by North Lanarkshire [...]

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Children’s Home in Airdrie

Friday, August 14, 2009

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting the residential unit for looked after children in Airdrie.  The new building is very impressive, as were all of the staff members that I met. The new building can accommodate up to 6 young people and each of the rooms has en suite facilities.  The common areas are bright [...]

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Award for Airdrie & Coatbridge Sea Cadets

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

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I have tabled a Parliamentary motion congratulating Airdrie & Coatbridge Sea Cadets on securing the TS Indefatigable Cup 2008 for being the Most Improved Sea Cadet Unit in the UK. This is only the third time the Cup has been awarded within the Sea Cadet Corps and therefore the group are rightly proud of their achievements. I [...]

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Bee All You Can Bee

Friday, June 19, 2009

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This afternoon I visited the pupils and staff of St Dominic’s Primary in Petersburn.  They had a tripple celebration.  Firstly, they were raising their 3rd eco flag.  This is a tremendous achievement and my congratulations go to everyone on the eco committee. Secondly, they had the official opening of their new outside learning area.  This are, which was [...]

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A 2 B

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

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Tonight I will be hosting an event in The Scottish Parliament to provide an update to MSPs on the Airdrie to Bathgate rail line.  Despite the very real problems faced by a relatively small number of people (see the post below) I remain very positive about this project. There is no doubt that over the coming [...]

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