EDM 1201: John Barclay

That this House commends the volunteering work of John Barclay across the Drumchapel area of Glasgow West; notes that John is one of the longest-serving and founding volunteers of the Kingsridge Cleddans Housing Association, which aims to provide high quality housing for those living in the Drumchapel community; recognises that John has been a member of the Management Committee of the Association since it was founded over thirty years ago, acting as Chair and now as Vice Chair, and that during this time he has helped oversee the development of 292 properties across four key projects; congratulates John on his other volunteering work, including setting up and running the Drumchapel photography group, bringing together members of the community to enjoy the outdoors, and establishing the Kingsridge Cleddans Economic Development Group, aimed at increasing economic activity within Drumchapel through work such as setting up shop units and promoting new businesses; and wishes John continued success in his ongoing volunteering activities within the Drumchapel community.