Archive for October 2019
Hamilton’s ‘Tree of the Year’ Contender Wins A Prize
The famous Cadzow Oak was a runner-up in the national Woodland Trust competition, following a public vote. The tree was nominated by Monica, who has embraced the role of Oak Champion in the Scottish Parliament. The Cadzow Oak, at Chatelherault Country Park receives a £500 Care Award, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The…
Read MoreMonica wears it pink for Breast Cancer Now fundraiser
Monica added a dash of pink to her usual attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, which takes place on Friday 18 October. Since launching in 2002, wear it pink has had an enormous impact on the lives of those affected by breast cancer, raising over £33 million to date. Monica is…
Read MoreMonica welcomed pupils from St Cuthbert’s Primary to The Scottish Parliament
Pupils from St. Cuthbert’s Primary School in Burnbank, Hamilton enjoyed a trip to Edinburgh recently. The Primary 7 students explored the Scottish Parliament building, learnt more about democracy and questioned one of their MSPs, Monica Lennon on Friday 11 October. Monica Lennon Scottish Labour MSP for Central Scotland and a former local councillor for Hamilton…
Read MoreCalls for more help for those with endometriosis
Commenting on research carried out by the BBC on endometriosis, Monica said: “This is shocking research that confirms that Endometriosis is a devastating condition. “Scottish Labour campaigned for the Scottish Government to prioritise women’s health inequalities and we will be pressing for funding and targeted action to help address the alarming findings mapped out in…
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