20th anniversary of opening of Auchenback Resource Centre

That this House notes that the Auchenback Resource Centre (ARC), Aurs Drive, Barrhead, the home of local charity Auchenback Active Limited, was opened 20 years ago on 27 February 2004; applauds the significant work undertaken then and now by dedicated volunteers to making this fantastic community resource the great success that it is; appreciates the variety of groups, activities and events which take place in the ARC; understands the particular place the Tuesday and Thursday community cafe has in the hearts of local residents; acknowledges that the community came together on 23 February 2024 to mark 20 years of the ARC at the heart of the Auchenback Community; appreciates the hard work of all the directors and appreciates their efforts; further notes that Chair, Brian Connelly, has described the ARC as a striking tribute to the Auchenback community; warmly welcomes the beautiful commemorative benches in the names of Rita Connelly and Irene Simpson, who gave so much to the local community and who are very fondly remembered; and wishes all involved at the ARC every good wish for many more years making a difference at the heart of the Barrhead community.