That this House acknowledges the success of Kilsyth Civic Week 2026, an annual volunteer led community festival, showcasing the talents of the towns folk and its surrounding villages; further acknowledges that Civic Day 2026 launched the festival with the Crowning of Queen Lizzie by retiring Queen Bronagh; notes this year's theme was entitled Summer of Sport where there were competitions in lawn bowls, swimming, badminton, golf and football; further notes that cultural activities showcased the talents of locals in the children’s show, as well as the poetry and art competition; also notes that dancing and afternoon tea for older people were an opportunity for social interaction and connection to combat social isolation and loneliness; notes the purpose of all events were to enhance a sense of civic pride in the Kilsyth; further notes that each year a Civic Party is selected through local schools in the town's catchment, and a group of young people is chosen to be ambassadors for the festival; also notes that the Civic Party is open to all children and young people of school age; also acknowledges the values of social justice is to ensure that any child in the town can take part; and acknowledges the dedication and hard work of the volunteers who make sure Civic Week takes place not just this year but has taken part each year for more than 50 years.
