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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party), on Monday, 16 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 5 members in total.


Recognition of the Cumnock Tryst

That this House notes and recognises the outstanding achievement of the Cumnock Tryst, their Founder and Artistic Director, Sir James MacMillan CBE, the Directors and many volunteers of this local Charity who have worked tirelessly with the community to produce a spectacular musical event, A Musical Celebration of the Coalfields, at the Barony Hall, Cumnock and other local music events over three days, celebrating and inspired by their environment, coal mining heritage, people and local community; also notes the involvement, dedication and commitment of the significant number of local individuals, groups and organisations throughout the former coal mining communities of Cumnock and Doon Valley; further notes the contribution of the team of volunteer composers, songwriters and workshop leaders; and thanks the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for their support and accompaniment of the musical performances and thank all who contributed to this unique event.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1653 
Session
2022-23
Other sponsors
Jim Shannon
Chris Law
Chris Stephens
Neale Hanvey
Subjects
Cumnock Tryst
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk