Jim Shannon

That this House notes that UK Savings Week 2024 is celebrated between 9 and 15 September to highlight the pressures of inflation, which are still affecting many households; highlights that the average consumer in Northern Ireland saves an average of £230 a month; further highligh

10 Sept 2024

That this House celebrates 80 years of the Comber Branch of the Apprentice Boys of Derry; notes that the first Apprentice Boys Club was formed on 1 August 1714 by Colonel John Mitchelburne who had been governor of the city towards the end of the siege; highlights that although th

2 Sept 2024

That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Finnis Accordion Band; notes that the band was originally founded in 1949, 100 years on from the Battle of Dolly's Brae, which took place in 1849; highlights that the band is also known as The Dolly's Brae Centenary Band and

2 Sept 2024

That this House notes the milestone anniversary of Newtownards RBP No 290, celebrating 125 years; highlights the preceptory as part of Newtownards Royal Black District Chapter No. 11, which was instituted in 1913 and that Newtownards District Chapter was formed by two preceptorie

2 Sept 2024

That this House notes with pride 90 years of Strangford Yacht Club, situated in Whiterock Bay, close to Killinchy and with unparalleled access to Strangford Lough, one of the best locations in Northern Ireland for sailing and boating; celebrates its foundation in 1934 with the fi

2 Sept 2024

That this House notes 75 years of Comber Brass Band; highlights the 37 committed members that rehearse every Wednesday alongside their musical director Paul Hamilton; underlines the origins of the band go back to as far as 1900, when it was then known as the 2nd Comber Boys Briga

29 Jul 2024

That this House celebrates 60 years of Tony Blackburn on air; notes his first appearance on Radio Caroline on 25 July 1964 when he was only 21 and his contribution to the UK media since then; highlights his achievements over the last six decades in the media and presenting indust

29 Jul 2024

That this House notes that it has been 50 years since Turkey invaded Cyprus; highlights that in 1974, Turkish forces launched what they called a peace operation after a brief Greek inspired coup; further notes that whilst it has been years since there has been any violence betwee

22 Jul 2024

That this House celebrates Farm Safety Week, which takes place between 22 and 26 July 2024; notes that, this year, Farm Safety Week is marking 10 years of the Farm Safety Foundation, a charity set up by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual, to raise awareness of and challenge attitud

22 Jul 2024

That this House notes the participation of the Ulster Farmers Union in the Farmers Guardian 24 Hours in Farming initiative on 8 to 9 August, which is an event that uses social media to convey the efforts of the farming industry and their contributions to the local economy; highli

22 Jul 2024