An East Lothian-based art therapy charity’s unique participation in this year’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show has been highlighted in a motion tabled at the Scottish Parliament by Martin Whitfield MSP. Teapot Trust is the only Scottish charity to have won the opportunity to display a garden at the show, which gets underway [...]
The coronation of King Charles III was a highly significant historical event, the first most of us have experienced in our lifetime. While there will always be critics of such national events, I believe that the organisers got it just about right, with a good balance between the formal pomp and pageantry required for crowning [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed a new campaign from The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) to help tackle harmful drinking. Made to be Measured aims to raise awareness of the alcohol content of drinks and the recommended weekly guidelines (units). The campaign, aimed at adults in Scotland, highlights that Scotch Whisky is to be savoured and [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has visited PoppyScotland's exhibition stand at Holyrood to catch up on its latest work and activity, including the recent launch of its new plastic-free poppy ahead of this year's Scottish Poppy Appeal. Mr Whitfield chatted to some of the charity's reps about the various support and services it provides to members of [...]
The 25th anniversary of local community food charity, East Lothian Roots and Fruits, has been celebrated in a Scottish Parliament motion tabled by Martin Whitfield MSP. Mr Whitfield’s motion congratulates the charity on reaching this important milestone, acknowledges the range of work it currently undertakes and commends the project, its staff, volunteers and supporters for [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP is supporting Melanoma Awareness Month this May by backing a leading charity’s new ‘Know Your Skin’ campaign. His support comes after experts have raised concerns in response to a new survey by the charity Melanoma Focus. It shows that 35% of people in Scotland reported rarely or never using sunscreen when in [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has joined rail representatives and local politicians at Prestonpans Railway Station to celebrate the official launch of its eye-catching new murals. The guests were given a tour and guide to the four artworks, which depict four scenes with connections to the area: The Mallard train, Wiles Motor Services bus, The Waggonway and [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP is joining charity, The Eve Appeal, in urging people to get lippy and loud during May. It follows survey findings showing that only 7% of people had knowledge of gynaecological symptoms before they or a loved one experienced them. The Eve Appeal conducted the survey to launch its annual fundraising and awareness-raising [...]
April is Month of the Military Child, an annual event to celebrate children and young people from Armed Forces and Veteran families across the globe. Children from the Armed Forces communities can experience a life very different and unique to that of their civilian peers, often facing specific challenges and obstacles, especially in relation to [...]
Pupils from Saltoun and Humbie Primary Schools have visited the Scottish Parliament where they were welcomed by Martin Whitfield MSP and given a tour of the parliamentary estate. The South Scotland MSP met the pupils on their arrival at Holyrood and gave them a tour. This included the parliament’s debating chamber, followed by the chance [...]
