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
also from the village and a former pupill of Peebles High School. Katie, a talented harpist, has won a prestigious Dewar Arts Award which will allow her to buy a new lever harp and extend her repertoire of classical, contemporary and folk pieces as well as her own compositions. The award, set up as a memorial from the late Donald Dewar has already helped more than 100 young people. 17 year old Katie is now studying pedal harp at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire in the Hague. We wish her well.
| Goodbye to Stuart  Local postie Stuart Akers retired at the end of April 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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