Motion text
That this House celebrates Ayrshire Potato Day, to be held on 5 February 2022 at Elm Park Allotments and Community Garden in Ardrossan; commends the work of Ardrossan-based charity, Three Towns Growers, for organising this event promoting locally-grown produce; further commends Three Towns Growers for its ongoing commitment to providing a community growing space and hub for the residents of Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston, inclusively enhancing skills in the community to enable people to grow their own produce, either on site or within their own gardens; notes the positive health and well-being impacts of community gardening, and the environmental benefits of buying locally-grown produce; recognises that this is a day to celebrate the many types of potatoes grown in Ayrshire, particularly the famous Ayrshire Early Epicure potato; and urges everyone who has a keen interest in growing potatoes, or other produce, to attend this wonderful event.
Signatures (10)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 January 2022
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
27 January 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
27 January 2022
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 January 2022
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 January 2022
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 January 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.