Wendy Alexander MSP http://wendy.intraspin.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:15:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en The Case For Union (FT Article) http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/12/13/the-case-for-union-ft-article/ http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/12/13/the-case-for-union-ft-article/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:19:53 +0000 admin http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/12/13/the-case-for-union-ft-article/

May 2007 marks the 300th anniversary of the Union and coincides with the Scottish Parliament elections at which the SNP will advocate ending that Union; a position that would trade significant union benefits for an irrationaa risky gamble on volatile oil revenues.

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Buddies are on track for a massive jobs boost after MSPs gave plans for a direct rail service between Glasgow Airport and the City Centre the green light.

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]]> http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/11/20/november-2006-newsletter-2/feed/ There’s Plenty For the Children to Do During the School Holidays http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/07/30/282/ http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/07/30/282/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:15:45 +0000 admin http://wendy.intraspin.com/?p=270 Keeping the kids amused over the summer holidays is one of toughest challenges facing parents in Renfrewshire at this time of year. Forking out for holidays, treats and entertainment leaves many mums and dads feeling the pinch in the summer months.

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]]> http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/07/30/282/feed/ Breast Way To Keep Mum and Baby Healthy http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/07/25/breast-way-to-keep-mum-and-baby-healthy/ http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/07/25/breast-way-to-keep-mum-and-baby-healthy/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:39:32 +0000 admin http://wendy.intraspin.com/?p=267 breast-buddies-1.jpg

Wendy Alexander is urging pregnant women in Renfrewshire to protect themselves and their babies by breastfeeding within an hour of giving birth.

The Paisley North MSP’s appeal comes ahead of World Breastfeeding Week (1 – 7 August).

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]]> http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/07/25/breast-way-to-keep-mum-and-baby-healthy/feed/ Memorial is a Fitting tribute to VC Heroes http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/07/02/281/ http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/07/02/281/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:10:00 +0000 admin http://wendy.intraspin.com/?p=262 I recently attended the unveiling of a monument to 5 Buddies who won Britain’s top military honour

The bravery of Private Samuel Evans, Sergeant James McKechnie, Private Hugh McIver, Captain Arthur Henderson and Sergeant John Hannah means Paisley has more Victoria Cross winners than any other town in the world

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]]> http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/06/30/june-2007-monthly-newsletter/feed/ Recipe for Success http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/06/20/recipe-for-success/ http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/06/20/recipe-for-success/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:49:19 +0000 admin http://wendy.intraspin.com/?p=260 106_0617.JPG

Youngsters at Newmains Primary in Renfrew have scooped a top cookery award.

P7 pupils Stuart Macauley, Jack Allan, Jamie MacLeod and Rebecca Elliot have won an Active Kids Get Cooking accolade from the British Nutrition Foundation.

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]]> http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/06/20/recipe-for-success/feed/ Fight Must Go On to Revitalise Our Town http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/06/18/fight-must-go-on-to-revitalise-our-town/ http://wendy.intraspin.com/2007/06/18/fight-must-go-on-to-revitalise-our-town/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:34:17 +0000 admin http://wendy.intraspin.com/?p=259 The redevelopment of Paisley town centre is an issue many local people feel strongly about.

Paisley deserves a modern town centre with new shops, dining, leisure facilities and homes.

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Renfrewshire residents are being urged to go green in the fight against animal cruelty. Wendy Alexander MSP wants local people to support the Scottish SPCA by recycling.

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