Well done Rita!

We are delighted that Rita Purves' astonishing service as organist at Morebattle kirk for 75 years has featured on the BBC News website. The news item, with several photos, can be read by clicking HERE. Rita has lived in and around Morebattle for most of her life, and first took a seat at the village's church organ in 1949. She recently received a "local hero" award - given out to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament - from Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire MSP Rachael Hamilton. Rita, who started aged just 13, has now been part of thousands of services at churches in the area over the years.