Motion text
That this House congratulates the Shakespeare Street Youth Club, known as the Shakey, on reaching its 100th anniversary; notes that the club, founded in Maryhill, Glasgow, in 1923, holds the accolade of being the oldest youth club in Scotland; recognises that the Shakey provides a range of activities to improve the lives of children and young adults in Maryhill and the Wyndford area, including regular cooking clubs, well-being sessions and play groups, as well as engaging young people in sports such as football, Tai Chi and Tai Kwando; notes their tireless work to enhance the lived experience of young people through residentials, trips and days out; further notes the wider social contribution the Shakey makes to the local area through fundraising, community events and campaigns; acknowledges the hard work and dedication of all staff, organisers and volunteers who have collectively provided vital support to their community for over a century; and extends gratitude and best wishes for a successful future to the Shakey for many years to come.
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