Kerr Scott: David Laing - Borders Disability Sport

President Sandy Bannerman chaired last week's meeting of the Rotary Club and introduced the speaker David Laing of the Borders Disability Sports Group.  He has had 50 years service with the group and said the emphasis was not on disability but the ability to participate in sports.  He has been involved since its inception to the present day and has seen it grow to involve 170 sportsmen and women in a variety of different sports at all levels right up to Olympic standard.  Two of the best known are Libby Clegg and Samantha Kinghorn who both struck gold at the London Paralympic Games.  He explained how the group operates and how it always needed funding as parents are often called on to support competitors.  Kerr Scott gave the club's vote of thanks and complimented David and his colleagues on their efforts and dedication.