Born in 1946 and brought up in Cupar, Fife, I was educated at the local school - 
Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson is highlighting the fact that DIY company, B&Q is encouraging constituents and community groups in Banff & Buchan to enter the One Planet Living Awards 2009.
Commenting, Mr Stevenson said:
“Do you know of a local environmental group, community organisation, school, and charity or sports club in Banff & Buchan that could be transformed with an award of up to £10,000 of B&Q products?
“The B&Q One Planet Living Awards support a progressive new partnership with sustainability experts BioRegional, which aims to help reduce our ecological footprint and to help people do the same.
“One Planet Living is based on the premise that if we continue to live as we do in the Scotland, we will need three planets to maintain our way of life and, of course, we only have one. We have to lower our impact on the planet and our use of its natural resources.
“The B&Q awards are open to organisations across the UK and Ireland which are working on projects that aim to enhance the local community or help us to return to One Planet Living.
“This year is B&Q’s 40th birthday and they are looking to support 40 projects as with awards of 1 winner of £10,000, 4 winners of £5,000 and 35 winners of £2,000.
“I would encourage everyone in Banff & Buchan to think about who might be able to apply for an award. The closing date for applications is Friday 27th March 2009. You can download the application form online at www.diy.com/awards or call the 24 hour application hotline on 0845 300 1001 for further information.”
Karen Adam is now the MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast
