Visit: Above Adventure

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I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek of Above Adventure ahead of it's official opening on 11th February.

It was great to see the progress it has made as I know how hard Dean and the rest of the team have worked over the past couple of years to get the premise open.

They are a social enterprise who aim to make this sport accessible to people from all ages and backgrounds.

A really exciting future ahead and a welcome addition to Kilmarnock town centre.

All the best, folks.

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World Cancer Day 2022

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A cancer diagnosis can be an incredibly isolating and worrying time.

Macmillan Cancer Support is here for everyone living with cancer.

The Macmillan Support Line is available seven days a week, 8am-8pm, on 0808 808 00 00.

#WorldCancerDay

I’m also highlighting actions to #CloseTheDeadlyCancerGap.

Only 16% of people diagnosed with a less survivable cancer will survive five years, we need urgent action.

To find out more about their asks visit

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Press Release: Visit to Admiral Casino

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The representative for Kilmarnock and Loudoun visited the casino in his constituency on Friday (28th January).

The MP was given a tour of the premises and met with representatives from Admiral to discuss their recovery from the pandemic.

 The organisation has more than 230 stores UK wide that showcase casino and classic slot games available on both technologically advanced slot machines as well as traditional fruit machines. The group also own selected catering outlets, like the town’s popular Coffee Trader.

Mr Brown discussed with the team their recovery from covid, training initiatives and the importance of responsible gambling.

Commenting, the MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun said:

“It was great to meet with Kevin, Brian and Donna from Admiral. We had a good chat about a lot of important issues – primarily the organisation’s recovery from the pandemic and how they hope to grow.

“What stood out for me was the 16 members of staff they employ across both the casino and Coffee Trader. Also within that the educational progression that is available within certain roles. For example, Donna, who is a store manager and has taken part in licensed e-learning programmes through their Admiral Academy.

“I was glad to hear no redundancies were made throughout the course of the pandemic. I appreciate the sacrifices they made – like the rest of us – but it was great that no jobs were lost during this period of economic uncertainty. Hopefully, with restrictions being lifted they can continue to progress with some of the exciting ideas they have for the future.

“Of course, we had to discuss the importance of responsible gambling and the other issues that go with that. The team at Admiral were confident that within their premises it is the safest place to bets given the £2 maximum stake as well as other low price and stake gaming.”

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Press Release: Holocaust Memorial Day

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Alan Brown MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment  

Last week (27th January) Alan Brown MP signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people today.

This year we are marking 77 years since the liberation of the concentration camps of Europe and the end of the Second World War. On the 27th of January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, people across the globe will remember. 

In the lead up to and on Holocaust Memorial Day, thousands of commemorative events will be arranged by schools, faith groups and community organisations across the country, remembering all the victims of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides. The theme for this year’s commemorations is ‘One Day'.

After signing the Book of Commitment, Alan Brown MP commented: 

“Holocaust Memorial Day is an important opportunity for people from Kilmarnock and Loudoun to reflect on the darkest times of European history. As the Holocaust moves from living history, to history, it becomes ever more important that we take the time to remember the six million Jewish victims and also pay tribute to the survivors. We must also remember the millions of other people killed under Nazi persecution of other groups and in all subsequent genocides."

Karen Pollock CBE, Chief Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, said: 

“As the Holocaust fades from living memory, it falls on all of us to ensure that their stories and the stories of the six Jewish million men, women and children brutally murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, are never forgotten. We all have a duty to remember the Holocaust and to stand up against antisemitism and hate, now more than ever.”

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