That this House congratulates 91-year-old John Picken, a resident at Leven Beach Care Home in North East Fife, on winning a national competition to design a limited-edition whisky bottle label to mark Father’s Day; notes that the competition was organised by care home provider Meallmore Ltd, with entries submitted from across its 26 homes and over 500 votes cast in a public ballot; recognises John’s beautiful painting of a sunrise on the Leven promenade, inspired by a photo taken by activity co-ordinator Vickie Dodds; further notes John’s dedication of his winning piece to his wife Margaret and to his best buddy Vickie; welcomes the presentation of the first bottle featuring John’s label at a celebration with his family and fellow residents; commends Meallmore Ltd for showcasing the talents of older people through creative initiatives; and wishes John a happy 92nd birthday in August and continued enjoyment of his artwork.
