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Parliamentary Reception Rewards Hard Working Communities
Thursday 4th February 2010 14:34 pm
A Parliamentary Reception, hosted by Bruce Crawford MSP, took place at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 3rd February to celebrate the Beautiful Scotland campaign, and to reward volunteers from across Scotland who worked tirelessly throughout 2009 to improve the quality of their local environments. Representatives from Scottish community groups were treated to a drinks and canapé reception in recognition of their success in achieving an award in the Beautiful Scotland campaign in 2009. Roseanna Cunningham, Minister for the Environment, gave a heart-felt thank you to all present, and spoke about the benefits the Beautiful Scotland campaign brings to communities the length and breadth of Scotland.
Of the campaign she said, “Last year around 300 communities worked to improve their local areas through the Beautiful Scotland campaign, improving their local environments and developing a real sense of community spirit.
“The Scottish Government is committed to creating a greener Scotland but we cannot do it alone. The Beautiful Scotland awards show that community action can make a difference and I’d encourage other towns and villages the length and breadth of Scotland to sign up and get involved.”
For the full press release, and Roseanna Cunningham MSP's full speech, please download the relevant documents below.
Beautiful Scotland would like to invite YOU to join the Beautiful Scotland campaign 2010 – Scotland needs more volunteer groups to help improve local communities, so check out the Beautiful Scotland website and sign up by contacting Anne Strachan, Beautiful Scotland Co-ordinator on 01786 477 171 or emailing beautifulscotland@ksbscotland.org.uk TODAY!!!!
Documents
Beautiful Scotland Parliamentary Reception PRRoseanna Cunningham MSP Beautiful Scotland Parliamentary Reception Speech