That this House congratulates Stewarton Annick Ladies Football Club on reaching the Scottish FA Cup and participating in the club's first ever match in the competition; recognises this as a significant achievement for the players, coaching staff and volunteers whose dedication and commitment made this milestone possible; commends the remarkable fundraising efforts undertaken by the club and the outstanding support provided by local businesses, the wider Stewarton community and Loganair, which enabled the team to travel to Shetland for this historic fixture; notes that the club represented Stewarton with pride and demonstrated the positive impact of grassroots women's football in bringing communities together; further recognises the contribution of Simon McNamara and colleagues at Loganair for their assistance in supporting the team's participation; and wishes Stewarton Annick Ladies every success in the future as they continue to inspire participation and achievement in women's sport across Ayrshire and beyond.

That this House congratulates Stewarton Annick Ladies Football Club on reaching the Scottish FA Cup and participating in the club's first ever match in the competition; recognises this as a significant achievement for the players, coaching staff and volunteers whose dedication and commitment made this milestone possible; commends the remarkable...

That this House recognises the 25 years of service provided by Crosshouse Hospital Volunteers; notes that the volunteer team evolved from the former WRVS group and has continued to demonstrate exceptional commitment to patients, families and staff at University Hospital Crosshouse; further notes that the volunteers have raised over £5 million for improvements including refurbished relatives’ rooms, specialist beds and mattresses, birthing beds and equipment for children; acknowledges the vital role played by the shop, café, trolley service and maternity unit volunteers in supporting the daily life of the hospital; pays tribute to long serving volunteers including Morag Auld, Anne Borthwick, Margaret Cuthbertson, Jean Gray, Marlyn Morton, Morag Short and May Steel, alongside many others with over two decades of service; further recognises the contribution of younger volunteers completing Duke of Edinburgh and Caritas awards; and commends the leadership of manager Mary McCann and depute Agnes Shaw in sustaining one of Scotland’s most successful hospital volunteer services.

That this House recognises the 25 years of service provided by Crosshouse Hospital Volunteers; notes that the volunteer team evolved from the former WRVS group and has continued to demonstrate exceptional commitment to patients, families and staff at University Hospital Crosshouse; further notes that the volunteers have raised over £5...

That this House commends the brave actions of Cadet Lance Corporal Fleming of the Army Cadet Force in Kilmarnock following an emergency incident; recognises the pride this brings to Kilmarnock and Loudoun; further recognises that, at the scene, Cadet Lance Corporal Fleming acted with exceptional calm, maturity and presence of mind; notes that he assisted in guiding a member of the public through a 999 call, helped to ensure that accurate and timely information was communicated to emergency services, and supported safety at the scene until their arrival; acknowledges that his actions supported the provision of timely emergency care; highlights the vital role that organisations such as the Army Cadet Force play in developing life saving skills, leadership and resilience in young people; praises Cadet Lance Corporal Fleming, whose outstanding bravery is a credit to himself, his community, the Army Cadet Force and the values of public service; and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

That this House commends the brave actions of Cadet Lance Corporal Fleming of the Army Cadet Force in Kilmarnock following an emergency incident; recognises the pride this brings to Kilmarnock and Loudoun; further recognises that, at the scene, Cadet Lance Corporal Fleming acted with exceptional calm, maturity and presence of...

That this House congratulates Kilmarnock Academy and its team, KAPPAS, on being crowned champions of the 10th Annual RTX Quadcopter Challenge; notes that the competition, held at London’s Honourable Artillery Company, brought together a record 112 teams and over 500 students from across the UK; further notes that the Kilmarnock Academy team, supported by STEM Ambassadors from Collins Aerospace in Prestwick, demonstrated outstanding teamwork and innovative solutions to support community safety; welcomes the £10,000 prize awarded to the school to enhance STEM education; commends the RTX Quadcopter Challenge for inspiring over 2,000 young people from more than 200 schools over the past decade; and recognises the importance of STEM initiatives in encouraging the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators.

That this House congratulates Kilmarnock Academy and its team, KAPPAS, on being crowned champions of the 10th Annual RTX Quadcopter Challenge; notes that the competition, held at London’s Honourable Artillery Company, brought together a record 112 teams and over 500 students from across the UK; further notes that the Kilmarnock...

That this House congratulates Tom Wilson, Honorary President and Trustee of the 21st Ayrshire Scout Group in Kilmarnock, on almost seven decades of exceptional service to Scouting; notes that Tom first joined the 21st Ayrshire Group 69 years ago as a Cub Scout and progressed through the movement as a Scout and Venture Scout before becoming an adult volunteer; recognises his significant leadership contributions in roles including Group Scout Leader and Group Chairman, as well as his dedication in leading and hosting national and international camps and visits for young people; acknowledges Tom’s continued commitment to Scouting and the wider community through his ongoing work as a Trustee of the Group; further notes that in 2000, Tom founded the Group’s annual Sports Dinner, which has become a major fundraising event for the organisation, running every year except for a single postponement during the COVID 19 pandemic; celebrates the upcoming 25th Sports Dinner, to be held on Friday 13 March 2026, marking a major milestone for the Group; commends Tom on raising an outstanding £85,500 through this initiative to date; and wishes him, the volunteers, and the young people of the 21st Ayrshire Scout Group continued success in the years ahead.

That this House congratulates Tom Wilson, Honorary President and Trustee of the 21st Ayrshire Scout Group in Kilmarnock, on almost seven decades of exceptional service to Scouting; notes that Tom first joined the 21st Ayrshire Group 69 years ago as a Cub Scout and progressed through the movement as a...

That this House congratulates Paul McVey, a former veteran and firefighter, 8th Dan Chief Instructor of the Zen-Bu Do International Martial Arts Academies, and martial arts instructor based in Kilmarnock, on receiving his second International Hall of Fame Award; notes that he has been nominated for nine international awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the martial arts community both in the UK and abroad; recognises his 53 years of dedicated service to martial arts; and commends his remarkable efforts in raising nearly £750,000 for various charitable causes, including cancer charities and military charities such as Combat Stress and Help for Heroes.

That this House congratulates Paul McVey, a former veteran and firefighter, 8th Dan Chief Instructor of the Zen-Bu Do International Martial Arts Academies, and martial arts instructor based in Kilmarnock, on receiving his second International Hall of Fame Award; notes that he has been nominated for nine international awards in...

That this House commends the outstanding work of Christians Against Poverty (CAP) in providing free, expert debt advice and practical support to people and families facing financial hardship; acknowledges the invaluable role played by CAP in helping people escape problem debt, build financial resilience and restore hope in their lives; recognises the increasing demand for debt advice services amid the high cost of living and economic pressures; expresses concern that many frontline debt advice providers face funding challenges that threaten their ability to support those in need; and calls on the Government to do what they can to help free face-to-face debt advice services to ensure that organisations like Christians Against Poverty can continue their vital work from the excellent Howard Centre in Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituency and in communities across the UK.

That this House commends the outstanding work of Christians Against Poverty (CAP) in providing free, expert debt advice and practical support to people and families facing financial hardship; acknowledges the invaluable role played by CAP in helping people escape problem debt, build financial resilience and restore hope in their lives;...

That this House congratulates Kilmarnock FC on winning the Satellite Memorial with gardens prize at the 2024 Best Kept War Memorial competition; and thanks to Kilmarnock's branch of the British Royal Legion Scotland and club Ambassador Raymond Montgomerie for their contribution.

That this House congratulates Kilmarnock FC on winning the Satellite Memorial with gardens prize at the 2024 Best Kept War Memorial competition; and thanks to Kilmarnock's branch of the British Royal Legion Scotland and club Ambassador Raymond Montgomerie for their contribution.