Supporting our proud village
by Jeremy Adderley · Published February 1, 2023 · Last modified February 10, 2023
Midlothian Council service cut proposals: “none of the proposed cuts would be necessary if Midlothian Council was funded appropriately and fairly. We do not accept them. We do not want to pit group against group trying to fight for whose cause is more important, they are all important. We must stand together in solidarity.”
The development of the former site of Newbattle High School entirely into housing has been sensibly halted for consideration of the Primary School needs for the area, while a new Primary school on the site...
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A microgrant request to support a newsletter campaign to support the NCC’s goals of inclusivity, representation and engagement.
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Midlothian Council is grassing our flower beds: see how the community is responding and join the campaign to save them
What a lovely afternoon celebrating the 2025 Garden Competition winners 🏆
🦎🌳Best Garden: Blair McNeil
🐝Best Wild Garden: Zoe Baillie
💐Best Flowers: Helen Law
🍓Best Fruit and Veg: Newtongrange Primary
👨🌾Young Gardener: Oscar Bell
🌼Best Pots and Baskets: Graeme and Nel Sinclair
Thank you to everyone who attended, the Gala King for presenting the trophies and finally our annual sponsors who continue to support the event Newtongrange Community Garden, Be Happy Performing Arts Company, Kaya’s, National Mining Museum Scotland, The Dean, The Sun Inn Pastel
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Thank you for a lovely welcoming afternoon . It was nice to meet you all and the young girls who spoke to me . My great grandson and I had a mouth watering time picking our cakes and goodies in Pastel. Remember if anyone wants cuttings get in touch.
Well done all
Well done beautiful displays🌺
Hi all, with the charging mechanism now operationsl the two courts in the park are once again open & available to book. See Midlothian Council Facebook post for further information, otherwise email SportandLeisure@midlothian.gov.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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Fascinating article about Gothenburg pubs titled: ‘In Goth We Trust’ by Ali Leethan www.theskinny.co.uk/food-and-drink/features/the-forgotten-history-of-scotlands-goth-pubs In: Gnaw Scottish Food Guide 2025 pp.10-18. The article featuring our very own Dean Tavern. Looking forward to Craig Mair’s book coming out on the subject. ... See MoreSee Less
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I thought a community pud was ment to cheep more expensive than Edinburgh
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