Gran wins sports award

Grandmother Issie Blue, 70, has scooped the Volunteer of the Year prize and a cheque for £350 at the annual Edinburgh sports awards ceremony.

Issie was nominated by Currie Star football club for services ranging from sweeping the changing rooms to keeping the books in order.

Coach of the Year is Vicky Tomlinson of Edinburgh Diving Club who also received 350 while North Merchiston were named Club of the Year with a 500 prize.

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