Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 800open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 September 2026
That this House congratulates Connor McElwaine, a 34 year old former teacher from Clydebank, on completing an extraordinary 18,000 kilometre cycling journey from Canberra Avenue in Dalmuir to Canberra, Australia; notes that the remarkable expedition spanned nearly a year across 23 countries and involved climbing over 250,000 metres, the equivalent of ascending Mount Everest more than 12 times; praises his dedication to raising over £5,200 for Venture Scotland, a youth-led organisation delivering outdoor-based programmes to help young adults discover their self-worth and hope for the future; applauds the support of Connor’s family and the generosity of all those who contributed to the fundraising effort; and wishes Connor the very best as he embarks on his cycle home through New Zealand, the USA, and Europe, back to Clydebank.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 791open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 September 2026
That this House congratulates Stepping Stones, a mental health charity that helps people across West Dunbartonshire, on its 35th anniversary; notes that the member-led organisation was founded by local people determined to improve mental health awareness and support in their community; recognises its evolution into a trusted and well-established provider of mental health services, supporting around 1,000 referrals each year; commends its wide range of support, including peer-to-peer learning, counselling, psychoeducation, hospital drop-ins and its neurodiversity project; pays tribute to the dedication of its staff, volunteers, members and trustees whose commitment has sustained the charity for over three decades; acknowledges the challenges faced by voluntary organisations in securing funding and recruiting volunteer board members; and wishes Stepping Stones every success as it continues its invaluable work improving mental health and wellbeing across West Dunbartonshire.