Congratulations to Sir Ian Wilmut....... ......who was knighted in the New Year's Honour's List for his pioneering work in the science of stem cell technology. While at the Roslin Institute, Ian led the team who created the first cloned mammal, Dolly the Sheep - now on show at the Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street Edinburgh. Ian is the Director of the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine and a long time resident of the village. He is also chairman of the Community Council 
| .............and to Katie McIvor 
18 year old harpist from Eddleston, Katie participated in the clarsach competition at the 2009 Mod for the first time, coming first in both the classes in which she competed. She won the Elspeth A Hyllsted Trophy for Senior Advanced Playing of two solo pieces and the Margaret Balfour Trophy for an original composition reflecting the idiom of Gaelic music
| Kirsty Rides AgainKirsty Loudon is looking for your support in helping her raise £2,500 to take part in the Women for Women Cycle Jordan event in October 2009. Fundraising events include midsummer ceilidh in the Village Hall, school concert, non uniform day, tennis and golf coaching and even help with lambing! Have a look in our library for complete details  If you would like to sponsor Kirsty, you can do so on Just Giving Goodbye to Stuart  Local postie Stuart Akers retired at the end of April last year afer 31 years with the Post Office. Our very own' Postman Pat', Stuart always had a cheery smile and would often stop for a chat. But he won't be sitting twiddling his thumbs or putting his feet up. A keen writer and playwright, Stuart has several projects on the go - we look forward to finding out more
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