Kinross-shire Volunteer Group and Rural Outreach Scheme
- Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 March 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-12395
That the Parliament sends its congratulations to the Kinross-shire Volunteer Group and Rural Outreach Scheme on receiving Age Scotland’s national award for Services to Older People and being recognised for 40 years of service to the local community; commends the selfless dedication of its volunteers, who provide transport for rural residents in Kinross-shire and take them to their essential engagements, including hospital and dentistry appointments, and for groceries and haircuts, and understands that the group completed 2,900 volunteer hours and over 5,000 miles in order to provide assistance to its over 300 clients.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle