80 yr old lady with dementia got out her care facility and wandered last night, police say. She had a blue cardy on. No coat. The police helicopter, dogs and constables were out over Bonnyrigg and surrounding area late last night trying to track her. She's not been found yet. Please share- keep your eyes peeled Bonnyriggers this morning. Police still searching. she's been in this cold for 5 hrs now.
Invitation to come to a meeting to find out what paths and access have been made available now in Midlothian. Bonnyrigg Duck race I just spoke to Bill MacDonald the man singlehandedly organising the duck race to get a few details of whats involved. The duck race is on Sunday 25 Jan at 2pm. The race and prizes are all wrapped up by 2.45/3pm. This is how it works. You put your name down for a numbered duck (£2, funds to charity). All the ducks are put in a big bin. Jamie Andrew (A well known disabled mountaineer with prosthetic hands and feet) has agreed to begin the race by dropping all the ducks into Pittendriech burn. Children will be given bamboo poles to poke and prod the ducks along when they get stuck. All the ducks have numbers on them. The top 6 ducks at the finish line 150yds along will get prizes:
You don't have to actually be there to win! Just sign up on the duck sheet. 400 ducks have been registered. Bill will be at Lasswade Centre 10am-1pm this Satruday to take further registrations. Ducks can also be bought half an hour before the start. Families and children very welcome to turn up and watch the race. Normally there are 50-200 people on the day. This is the exact point where the ducks are released. The bridge at the lowest point of Cockpen road: This is where you and your family can chase the ducks by the burn: Will you be there?
The Community Council meeting is on this Thursday 15th January at 7.30pm. Including:
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September 2021
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