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Hyslop Joins the Fight Against Breast Cancer Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has joined the fight against breast cancer by taking part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s biggest (and pinkest) fundraiser, Wear it Pink Day. Over the last 10 years wear it pink has raised a staggering £23 million and on Friday 25 October 2013 people will come together in schools, colleges and businesses across Scotland to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Campaign’s lifesaving research. Fiona commented; “Every year in Scotland around 4,400 people are diagnosed with breast cancer, including around 25 men. I know many of my constituents will have been affected by cancer in some way and so I would encourage everyone who can to donate or raise awareness of this important campaign.” To register for wear it…

[caption id="attachment_963" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Fiona and Liz Clark from WLTV"][/caption] Hyslop Launches West Lothian TV Fiona Hyslop MSP for Linlithgow officially launched West Lothian TV on Monday 9th September at their premises in Kirkton Campus in West Lothian. Speaking after the event, Fiona said; “West Lothian TV is an online television channel showcasing the best of West Lothian news and local talent and I was delighted to be the first interviewee for the network today (Monday 9th September) at the official launch in Livingston. I would like to congratulate Liz Clark, Dave McDougall and Gordon Dallas for their hard work in putting together this network which has the local community at its heart. “West Lothian TV’s full public launch will take place on October 5th in The Centre, Livingston and…

Hyslop Welcomes Linlithgow Stitch Work to Parliament in Record Breaking Tapestry Linlithgow Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop (pictured) has welcomed Scotland’s ‘The Great Tapestry’ - one of the world’s longest tapestries - to the Scottish Parliament, paying particular attention to the stitch work completed by people in Linlithgow. Fiona said, “Hand stitched among railway engineering, shipbuilding and whisky production, sits the famous peak of St Michael’s Spire and the well-recognised impression of Linlithgow’s Black Bitch tied to a tree on the loch’s island. “This panel of Scotland’s Tapestry created in part by people from Linlithgow is a remarkable portrayal of Workshops of the Empire. Many of these industries were known to carry the legend ‘Made In Scotland’ across the globe. “I am pleased that Scottish Government body Creative Scotland was able…

Hyslop Welcomes ‘Make Young People Your Business’ Week Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has welcomed the Scottish Government’s campaign focussing on youth employment which is being highlighted by a series of activities this week. (26-30th August) Commenting, Fiona said; “In West Lothian youth unemployment has decreased from last summer, however it is still important that employers continue to do everything they can to support our young people into work. “The work and life experience a young person can gain from early employment or a paid internship is invaluable and so I look forward to meeting different employers in my constituency to discuss the importance of investing in our young people.” To follow the campaign on twitter search for @MYPYB – this will signpost users to useful resources for employers.

Constituency MSP Welcomes Health Secretary’s Visit to At John’s Health Secretary Reiterates Services Commitment at St John’s Hospital Visit Monday, 01 July 2013 Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has welcomed the Health Secretary Alex Neil’s commitment to services at St John’s when he visited the hospital on Thursday. (June 27th) Fiona said; “I welcome the Health Secretary’s strong on-going commitment to paediatric and emergency services at St John’s Hospital and was pleased that he was able to meet with the hardworking staff at St John’s during his visit on Thursday. “The Health Secretary made this commitment very clear and I hope that this will reassure the people of West Lothian of the support that exists for St John’s Hospital and the dedicated staff who work there.” After his visit to…

Fiona Hyslop Opens Mary Queen of Scots Exhibition Monday, 01 July 2013 Local Constituency MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop opened the Mary Queen of Scots Exhibition in Edinburgh on Friday (June 28th) in her role as Culture Secretary. Fiona said; “Living in Linlithgow, the birth place of Mary Queen of Scots, I was delighted to attend this simply superb Exhibition on Friday (June 28th) – an exhibition that has assembled items that have never before been seen together. “I had the privilege of opening the exhibition and would encourage those in Linlithgow and across West Lothian to visit the National Museum in Edinburgh and see the magnificent display for themselves.”

Hyslop Supports Youth Congress Events Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has attended events in Linlithgow and Livingston last week (Tues 11th and Fri 14th June) to support the West Lothian Youth Congress. Fiona said; “I began the week at an interesting informal speed dating event at West Lothian College and ended it in Low Port in Linlithgow with a thought provoking Q&A session. “The Youth Congress in West Lothian gives young people the opportunity to discuss issues that are important to them with their local members of Parliament and it gives us a chance to gain feedback from them too. “I am always delighted to attend events with the Youth Congress and make time for those interested in chatting about the future of our communities and our country.”

Local MSP Marks Volunteers Week in Bathgate Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has visited Carron Court in Bathgate to mark Volunteers Week 2013 (June 3rd -9th). Commenting at her visit, Ms Hyslop said; “I am delighted to be at Carron Court in Bathgate to mark the hugely important work that our volunteers do. “Volunteers Week is a great opportunity to showcase our volunteers and ensure that their dedication and hard work is recognised. “Today I have met many volunteers and staff at Carron Court, run by Bield Housing Association and have seen first-hand the contribution they make to their communities and the benefits they offer our society. “They’re work is an inspiration and I am more than happy to highlight their efforts.”

Hyslop Welcomes Young Musician to Parliament Fiona has met with local Broxburn Academy pupil Connor Smith when he visited Parliament last week (6th June) to mark his win as the Rotary Young Musician 2013. Connor sang “Silent Noon” by Raloh Vaugh-Williams and “Des Blinis” from The Magic Flute by Mozart. “I am thrilled that Connor has won such a prestigious award. To come first in a UK and Ireland wide Competition which started off with over six thousand entries is such a fantastic result. “We have so much musical talent in West Lothian and I am always pleased to hear of the successes of young people enjoying the arts.”

Hyslop Highlights Broxburn Sports Club in Voluntary Sector Speech in Parliament Local MSP Fiona Hyslop has spoken in Parliament this week (Tuesday 28th May) about the importance of the third sector in Scotland and made specific reference to Broxburn United Sports Club in West Lothian. Fiona commented, “The voluntary sector in West Lothian is hugely important to each and every community and I was pleased to highlight the Sports Club in Broxburn who have benefited from voluntary sector funding from the Bank of Scotland Foundation.” In her speech, Fiona referenced the local sports club saying; “I’m particularly pleased to note that, in my own constituency of Linlithgow, Broxburn United Sports Club has received over £13,000 from the (Bank of Scotland) Foundation in the last 2 years to improve facilities. “Recognised…