Pentlands Men's Shed, Maintaining Its Community Role
- Submitted by: Gordon Lindhurst, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 01 September 2020
- Motion reference: S5M-22595
That the Parliament commends the Pentlands Men’s Shed on its efforts to continue to support the good mental health of more than 30 men during the COVID-19 restrictions, in addition to assisting community groups and organisations; notes that this ongoing support has been provided in both physical and virtual settings; understands that this has included virtual projects, a weekly email, Lockdown Notes, and a newly-constituted website, which will become the central hub for Shed activities for the foreseeable future, and congratulates the group on its work and resolve during this challenging time.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Neil Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie Greene, Rachael Hamilton, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire, Joan McAlpine, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Maureen Watt, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle, Andy Wightman