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It was a beautiful day in Kilwinning on Saturday for the Segdoune Gala and the crowning of the Gala Queen, Sarah Mallinson of St Winning’s Primary School
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I met with charities including Melanoma Focus, Melanoma Fund and Skcin - the Karen Clifford Melanoma and Skin Cancer Charity - to raise awareness of increasing skin cancer rates during Melanoma Awareness Month and to urge people to stay safe in the sun and support awareness of symptoms.
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Again this year I was delighted to attend Finals Day of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Grade 1 Padel tournament 2024 hosted by West of Scotland Padel in Stevenston, which saw the very best players and international competitors from across the UK.
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I had a lovely time when I recently visited West Kilbride Primary School, as part of my reading "tour".
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Beith Farmers Society Annual Show was packed on a gloriously sunny Saturday afternoon.
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I was delighted to join in the birthday celebrations for the indomitable Jean Hughes from Beith.
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UK Men's Sheds Association (UKMSA) erected a Men’s Shed Westminster to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing and the Men’s Shed movement.
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It was lovely to be out chapping doors in Kilwinning in the sunshine.
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Thank you to Parkinson's UK for arranging for me to meet with some of those living with Parkinson’s and those who care for them, to help raise awareness of this disease, (pictured with Carole Buckingham, James Little and Heidi Greig).