Martin Whitfield MSP has praised the work of the Fa'side and PSG Lunch Clubs after attending their Family Fun Day marking the end of the Easter break sessions. Mr Whitfield joined representatives from East Lothian Council, including Cllr Colin Yorkston and Cllr Shamin Akhtar, volunteers and supporters of the lunch clubs and families who have [...]
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 [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has joined campaigners to recommit his support for the goal of eliminating child poverty in Scotland. Mr Whitfield joined parliamentary colleagues in pledging to meet targets set by parliament for achieving a Scotland without child poverty. Save the Children Scotland organised the event as an opportunity for politicians of all parties to [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed Big College Open Week when Scotland's colleges will be showcasing all they have to offer. A host of exciting activities are taking place throughout the country during the week (27 to 31 March). Organised by the College Development Network (CDN) Marketing and Communications Network, the purpose of the week is [...]
March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month and Martin Whitfield MSP is joining charities to help promote awareness. 31st March is Brain Tumour Research's Wear A Hat Day, one of the UK’s most popular annual charity fundraisers. Wear A Hat Day events have raised more than £2 million over the last decade to help fund vital [...]
Today (Wednesday 15th March) is Young Carers Action Day (YCAD). It's an annual campaign day organised by Carers Trust Scotland with the aim of raising awareness of young carers and young adult carers and the immense contribution they make to their families and local communities. YCAD also provides an opportunity to push for improved support [...]
Nominations are now open for this year's Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards. Launched in 2006, the Young Scot Awards are the only national awards evening highlighting the contribution of Scotland's young people. They have celebrated the inspirational achievements of thousands of young Scots who have made a real difference to their communities. This year's event [...]
The 2023 Scottish College Awards, delivered by CDN, are now open for entries and Martin Whitfield MSP is encouraging colleges in his region and across Scotland to participate. The Awards recognise the talent, skills and achievements of colleges, their staff and their learners, providing a valuable opportunity to celebrate the innovation taking place in colleges [...]
Volunteer Centre East Lothian's Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2023 are now open for nominations. The annual awards recognise and celebrate the amazing efforts of volunteers in communities across East Lothian, with every nomination able to be individual or team based. Martin Whitfield MSP is urging county residents and groups to consider recognising a volunteer or team [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has pledged his support for NUS Scotland’s #FightingForStudents campaign on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Scotland’s students. The South Scotland MSP met with the President of NUS Scotland, Ellie Gomersall, to discuss the issue and hear more about how increased energy bills, rent and other living costs are hitting students [...]
