Scottish Poppy Appeal launched

2023-11-02T14:57:48+00:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed the launch of this year's Scottish Poppy Appeal. The launch of the 2023 campaign took place at the Scottish Parliament and was hosted by Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone. This year, PoppyScotland have introduced a new plastic-free poppy, made entirely from paper, but maintaining the iconic four petal poppy design. The change [...]

Scottish Poppy Appeal launched2023-11-02T14:57:48+00:00

Supporting armed forces children

2023-10-24T10:10:24+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has attended a parliamentary reception showcasing the work of a charity that supports children and young people from armed forces and veteran families. As well as providing support with issues such as mental health and wellbeing, education and financial support, Forces Children Scotland also seeks to ensure that the voices of children [...]

Supporting armed forces children2023-10-24T10:10:24+01:00

Motion highlights MOD gold award

2023-09-21T12:13:05+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has tabled a motion at the Scottish Parliament highlighting East Lothian Council’s success in being granted the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. The South Scotland MSP’s motion welcomes the award, which has been achieved because of the authority’s work in support of the local armed forces community, and congratulates [...]

Motion highlights MOD gold award2023-09-21T12:13:05+01:00

Supporting PoppyScotland’s work

2023-09-27T09:12:52+01:00

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 [...]

Supporting PoppyScotland’s work2023-09-27T09:12:52+01:00

Column: Listen to armed forces’ kids

2023-09-27T14:40:34+01:00

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 [...]

Column: Listen to armed forces’ kids2023-09-27T14:40:34+01:00

New plastic-free poppies welcomed

2023-09-27T14:43:47+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed the introduction of a new plastic-free poppy which will be available from October 2023. The new plastic-free poppy is created from bespoke red and green paper, which has been produced from a blend of renewable fibres from responsible sources, 50 percent of which has been recovered from the waste used [...]

New plastic-free poppies welcomed2023-09-27T14:43:47+01:00

Month of the Military Child welcomed

2023-09-27T15:44:11+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed this year’s Month of the Military Child. It takes place throughout April and celebrates children and young people from Armed Forces and Veteran families across the globe. Children from Armed Forces families lead unique lives. In particular, they are incredibly geographically mobile and have to face the challenge of interrupted [...]

Month of the Military Child welcomed2023-09-27T15:44:11+01:00

Support for veterans welcomed

2023-11-23T12:30:40+00:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has thanked Armed Services charity SSAFA Scotland for the important work it undertakes for veterans across Scotland, following a reception for the charity at the Scottish Parliament. The reception focused on Glasgow's Helping Heroes (GHH), a SSAFA service run in partnership with Glasgow City Council, providing emotional, practical, and financial support to [...]

Support for veterans welcomed2023-11-23T12:30:40+00:00
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