Emma has praised the third sector for the social and economic impact it has in the Highlands. In a Members’ Debate on Wednesday [20th of March], Emma highlighted that the third sector covers “every part of life” and local third sector organisations, such as Eden Court, have a huge impact in the region. Speaking after theContinue reading “EMMA PRAISES ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE THIRD SECTOR IN THE HIGHLANDS “
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HIGHLAND HEROES AWARDS
It was a pleasure to attend Highland News & Media Heroes Awards on Saturday, to support Michael O’Neill, who was nominated in two categories. I met Michael when I joined him on an Emergency Community Rescue shift one evening to learn more about the incredible work he does with his team, supporting people in emergencies.Continue reading “HIGHLAND HEROES AWARDS”
EMMA CALLS ON UK GOVERNMENT TO LIFT CHARITY CAP
Emma Roddick MSP has called on the UK Government to lift the £50 million cap on annual charity lottery sales. Speaking in a Members’ Business Debate on Thursday [1st of February], Emma called on the cap to be lifted as it is “outdated and unneeded”. The cap is said to be impacting the ability ofContinue reading “EMMA CALLS ON UK GOVERNMENT TO LIFT CHARITY CAP”
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MSP HEARS EXPERIENCE OF MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick visited the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team base in Aviemore this week. As part of her busy recess schedule, Ms Roddick was shown around the base by team leader Iain Cornfoot who explained the team’s process for handling callouts and what rescue missions around the Cairngorms can involve. The CairngormContinue reading “HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MSP HEARS EXPERIENCE OF MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM “
EMMA RODDICK MSP SHOWS SUPPORT FOR TEAM HAMISH’S VISION FOR A NEW COMMUNITY SPACE ON NAIRN LINKS
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick was in Nairn this week to meet with Sam Hey, founder of Team Hamish to hear about the charity’s work and plans to create a family-friendly social gathering space on Nairn Links. Team Hamish was established in memory of Sam Hey’s son, Hamish, who passed away at 8 yearsContinue reading “EMMA RODDICK MSP SHOWS SUPPORT FOR TEAM HAMISH’S VISION FOR A NEW COMMUNITY SPACE ON NAIRN LINKS”
SNP MSP SUPPORTS DOGS AGAINST DRUGS IN SEARCH FOR FUNDING
SNP MSP Emma Roddick caught up with some four-legged friends during a meeting with Dogs Against Drugs Shetland, telling the charity she was behind their calls for funding and writing to the new Cabinet Secretary for Justice to urge action. The charity, which was set up in 2002 by the people in Shetland in anContinue reading “SNP MSP SUPPORTS DOGS AGAINST DRUGS IN SEARCH FOR FUNDING”
Highlands & Islands MSP praises local social enterprise’s efforts to cut out plastic waste
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has recently visited Nairn’s new zero-waste refill shop, the Highland Weigh. The Highlands-based social enterprise, which opened its shop in late November last year, offers a range of sustainable foods and household products. Commenting, Emma Roddick said: “It is really fantastic to see a zero-waste approach being offered inContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP praises local social enterprise’s efforts to cut out plastic waste”
“Social justice and climate justice go hand-in-hand” – SNP MSP visits digital exclusion project
Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick visited the Libertie Project this week during the Highland Climate Festival, taking part in a family-friendly event at their premises on Denny Street which aimed to share sustainable growing and cooking skills. The Inverness-based project, which mainly deals with digital skills and tackling digital exclusion, also got local kidsContinue reading ““Social justice and climate justice go hand-in-hand” – SNP MSP visits digital exclusion project”
Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick joins Cat Protection to find out more about cat welfare priorities
Emma Roddick MSP met Cats Protection at a parliamentary reception in Holyrood to discuss the charity’s work across Scotland to improve feline welfare which includes through rehoming, neutering, education, and their campaigning work. The event, on 16 June, was sponsored by Mark Ruskell MSP and held to highlight ways that politicians can help support Scotland’sContinue reading “Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick joins Cat Protection to find out more about cat welfare priorities”
Islands MSP nominates Orkney charity for Scottish Charity Awards
Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has nominated O.R.S.A.S. for the SCVO Charity Awards in the Campaign of the Year category. Roddick visited O.R.S.A.S. in October and heard about their Peedie Birds campaign, which she described as fantastic. Roddick said: “Particularly in an area which still struggles with outdated views on stigma and how appropriateContinue reading “Islands MSP nominates Orkney charity for Scottish Charity Awards”
Emma Roddick MSP 