ASSYNT LEISURE CENTRE

Early day motion 740, tabled 29 November 2016 by Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party). Signed by 16 members.

That this House congratulates the Assynt Leisure Centre on its recent award of £82,494 from the Big Lottery Fund; recognises that the Centre, which is run by the community, provides a range of facilities for the use of people of all ages and abilities, including a games hall, fitness suite and learning centre with internet access; further recognises that the Centre facilitates an array of community clubs, groups and classes that includes the local badminton club, junior football coaching and the Assynt indoor bowls club; notes that the funding will be used for the continued running of a series of family and intergenerational activities which provides the community with opportunities to learn and develop new skills; further notes that the Centre will host a variety of workshops, taster events, exhibitions and community events; and further congratulates all staff and volunteers at Assynt Leisure for their hard work and effort in developing and maintaining a very successful hub focussed on community needs.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 14, DUP 1, Independent 1.