Martin Whitfield MSP was joined by Anas Sarwar MSP and Douglas Alexander at today's Our Community Kitchen fundraising event at Knox Academy in Haddington. The Indian themed cultural event was organised to raise funds to support the important work of Our Community Kitchen, which helps tackle loneliness and isolation in the Haddington area. Commenting after [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has congratulated and thanked the winners and nominees at this year's East Lothian Inspiring Volunteer Awards. Organised by Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL), the awards were held at the Fraser Centre in Tranent at the start of this year's Volunteers' Week. The annual awards recognise the efforts of outstanding local volunteers across [...]
Since the Scottish Borders RNID Near You service was launched in February, the team has been busy recruiting volunteers and setting up their monthly hearing loss drop-in sessions, which are now set to launch. At these free sessions, RNID's friendly volunteers can help with: Information on hearing loss and tinnitus, Maintenance of NHS hearing aids [...]
Commenting on the news that the Bank of Scotland’s Dunbar branch is set to close next year, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “This is yet another banking blow for East Lothian, which will leave a third local town without any bank branch. My sympathy is with the staff and customers who will be affected by this [...]
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Scotland achieving Fair Trade Nation status. As part of the celebration of this important milestone, Martin Whitfield MSP has joined parliamentary colleagues and Fair Trade campaigners in re-committing his support for Fair Trade here in Scotland and globally. The Fair Trade pledge is a way for MSPs to [...]
22 to 28 May is Scottish Bus Week, a celebration of Scotland’s bus services. The week aims to promote and raise awareness of bus and coach services and encourage those who have not considered using the bus before to do so. Despite the latest annual transport statistics showing bus passenger numbers across Scotland struggling to [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP is urging communities and organisations in South Scotland to get involved in this year's Clean Air Day. Clean Air Day (15th June) is a UK-wide campaign to highlight the importance of clean air and reducing air pollution. The Clean Air Day Scotland campaign is delivered in partnership with Environmental Protection Scotland. This [...]
Ahead of the start of Carers Week 2023, Martin Whitfield MSP is backing the campaign's call for carers across the UK to say I CARE on its website to help others to recognise their caring role and raise awareness of the realities of caring and the challenges faced by carers. Carers organisations and any other [...]
To help mark this year’s Scottish Bus Week (22-28 May), Martin Whitfield MSP has visited local operator Prentice of Haddington and declared his support for the campaign and the vital role of local bus services. The South Scotland MSP was joined by East Lothian Council’s Provost and Transport Spokesperson, Cllr John McMillan, who is a [...]
Martine Whitfield MSP has welcomed the news that Marine Fest is back for 2023 celebrating Scotland’s incredible marine wildlife and habitats, at the Scottish Seabird Centre from 8th – 12th June. TV presenter, wildlife expert and diver Miranda Krestovnikoff will launch the festival on World Ocean Day with an ‘in-conversation’ evening about the experiences which have brought [...]
