Armistice Day 2020
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...
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.
by Ross Anderson · Published March 25, 2020 · Last modified April 24, 2021
How to get help: Newtongrange COVID-19 local information and FAQs for residents and people with family in the village.
In a moving service, poppy wreaths were placed at the War Memorial, and participants paid homage to all those brave heroes.
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Thanks to all involved 😄
Amazing work
Well done all involved
That's an unbelievable amount of rubbish, well done
Absolutely brilliant they will have to send a big lorry to fetch those.
The morons out there will give you plenty of work. Well done everyone
***HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY!***
We are back for another Big Litter Pick event at Bryanswood on Sunday 21st April, 10am-12pm.
Brought to you by the Newtongrange Guerrilla Gardeners and Keep Scotland Beautiful, we will provide you with litter-pickers and bags, just bring your own gloves.
We’ll meet at the corner of Bryan’s Road and Morris Road. See you there!
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Archaeology Scotland, now based at Newbattle Abbey job application deadlines April 26th. ... See MoreSee Less
Work with Us – We are currently recruiting | Archaeology Scotland
We are excited to announce we are seeking four new members of the Archaeology Scotland team, including Communications & Marketing Officer, CVARF Engagement Officer, Learning Assistant and Programme De...6 days ago
NWH community fund’s first release application closes April 15, with two further awards taking place later in the year. ... See MoreSee Less
Recycling firm launches annual community fund
A Dalkeith-based waste management and recycling business has announced an annual pledge of £21,000 to help fund private, community-led, charities.2 weeks ago
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