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Now is a good time to connect! The Newtongrange Community Council is an active one but certainly this past pandemic year has tested our capacity. We currently have a number of live priorities around the...
by Jeremy Adderley · Published May 9, 2021 · Last modified May 10, 2021
Now is a good time to connect! The Newtongrange Community Council is an active one but certainly this past pandemic year has tested our capacity. We currently have a number of live priorities around the...
…many people have, quite naturally, worried that we are going back to the experience we lived through from March 23rd this year. With the announcement on Saturday from the First Minister that the Christmas easing...
There was no Remembrance Sunday Service held in the village this year, but a few community groups met at the War Memorial on Sunday 8th November and held a two minute silence before laying their...
by Ross Anderson · Published November 27, 2020 · Last modified January 27, 2021
The last digital NCC meeting of the year capturing community highlights and on-going issues. NCC membership recruitment for the new year needed: growing relationships with Midlothian Council, Federation of Community Councils and MTRaP. Plus next steps for Community Development Trust, rollout of the Newtongrange Flyer and the last ‘The Pool’ event of the year and other village issues.
Community Action / Consultations
by Jeremy Adderley · Published November 26, 2020 · Last modified November 27, 2020
Is it time for a Development Trust for Newtongrange? Click to support a trust creation now Since first proposed in 2012 by then Cllr Owen Thompson (now MP) when closures were a threat, a Development Trust...
Community Action / Current Objectives
by Jeremy Adderley · Published November 25, 2020 · Last modified November 27, 2020
Last month saw launch of The Newtongrange Flyer. The NCC has supported, coordinated and funded a number of resilience activities during the CoViD-19 pandemic and the first issue of the new newsletter, although originally designed...
In 2017 my work colleague showed me a box full of photographs, postcards, annotated books & documents relating to a Newtongrange family. David had purchased the box in a local auction & knew I would...
Many people in the news, papers and television have made comparisons between COVID19 and the sense of community resilience displayed in village life during WW2. We are keen to hear recollections of VE Day and how you might choose to remember on the day.
Next Friday 8th of May 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) day. In different circumstances there would have been some form of gathering for celebration and personal reflection in the Welfare...
Community Action / Current Objectives
by Jeremy Adderley · Published March 29, 2020 · Last modified April 2, 2020
Any situation where we are told that if we can keep UK deaths under 20,000 we will have done well, is clearly not a good one. This is a tough time. Something about the scale of that number means that many families will be touched directly by loss, and if deaths can prevented we should be doing everything we can.
Belated birthday wishes to our wonderful local station. "Black Diamond FM broadcasts every day on 107.8FM and now on the new frequency of 100.7FM" or online blackdiamondfm.com/listen ... See MoreSee Less
Midlothian radio station celebrates 15 years of success by launching new FM frequency
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Black Diamond FM is set to mark 15 years of success as a charitable radio station by launching a new frequency - and widening its reach across Midlothian.2 days ago
Another week, another weekday timetable www.scotrail.co.uk/sites/default/files/assets/download_ct/20220520/WC01sbDb8ZSES49dlcIJ_Wx9InlxSm...
Advise is to check the Scotrail website or app before setting off. ... See MoreSee Less
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Getting the train to Edinburgh or Tweedbank make sure you have checked the new timetable. A number of my regular journeys are earlier now: www.scotrail.co.uk/sites/default/files/assets/download_ct/20220505/nD6TxcQ9m5vE85xbC90qzslR8YlQLl...ℹ️🚆 It's only a few days until our timetable changes on Sunday, 15th May. If you're planning to travel on or after Sunday, we advise that you:
• Download our App
• Check your train times
• Leave extra travelling time
ℹ️ Our timetable page can be viewed here: www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/timetables ... See MoreSee Less
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And for anyone who usually takes the train on to haymarket or south gyle all services will terminate at Waverley now.
Numerous cancellations as well unfortunately- not exactly tempting us back to offices regularly!
What a pain, no through trains is a right faff, and could make the Waverley crush even worse!
Oh nooo need to leave even earlier for work tomorrow. ..
Gavin Crosby morning train now 7.52 or 8.21 x
This confidential CAB session is on tomorrow 1-3:30pm.Our monthly Citizens Advice Bureau clinic is this Monday 9th May, 1-330pm at our office 72 Main Street (next to Scotmid) This is a general clinic so advisors will be able to help with most issues or know where to signpost you onto. All welcome.
Ps there is still some free fruit and veg left from Saturdays Pool session so please pop in and pick some up during that time too. ... See MoreSee Less
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