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...
A report on NCC’s visit to Midlothian Council’s consultation on financial strategy and vision set against the need to cut £18M
A microgrant request to support a newsletter campaign to support the NCC’s goals of inclusivity, representation and engagement.
Shaping our town centre: balancing housing, heritage, sustainability, services and commercial opportunities, the NCC is determined the community will be a strong partner in the development of the village.
Midlothian Council is grassing our flower beds: see how the community is responding and join the campaign to save them
Reminder drop-in event @ Newtongrange Library on this Thursday 25th of May, 1-7pmDo you have views on where development and regeneration should or should not take place in Midlothian? Then come along to drop-in events in May and June to tell us what you think and find out more about the Midlothian Local Development Plan (MLDP2).
You’ll also get the chance to talk about open spaces and play opportunities in their area.
The next ones are on:
• Tuesday 23 May - 1pm to 7pm at Lasswade Library, The Lasswade Centre, 19 Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2LA
• Thursday 25 May - 1pm to 7pm at Newtongrange Library, St David’s, Newtongrange, EH22 4LG
• Thursday 1 June - 1pm to 7pm at Penicuik Library, Carlops Road, Penicuik, EH26 9EP
For more information about the Midlothian Local Development Plan: ow.ly/TQy150OqMOA
A local development plan is a statutory document required by Scottish Government that sets out how local places will change in the future. The plan indicates where development and regeneration can take place and where it should not. ... See MoreSee Less
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This survey is open until Monday 5th of June: midlothiancouncil.citizenspace.com/libraries/living-well-locally/
Newtongrange Library staff and partners already offer (Reminiscence groups - Job Clubs -
Living Life to the Full - Lego Club - Reading Group - Walk and Talk Group - PEEP -Digital Skills - Chatterbooks - Code Club - Street League - Weekly School Visits - Chill and Chat - Police drop-in (bike marking) sessions - 3rd Party Reporting Centre and Keep Safe Building - Post-Office - Midlothian Science Festival host - Working with schools to engage young readers and improve literacy - Annual Reading Challenges - School and educational 1-2-1s space with children unable to attend school - Community Care Teams and Council services - Councillors, MPs and MSPs hold surgeries - Craft events, Local art work and exhibitions displayed, including work with the National Portrait Gallery/Village Voices -
P.T.A & Library User Group meeting venue -
Numerous literacy events including Book Week Scotland, World Book Day & Local Author visits and talks - Gala day helper box - Volunteer opportunities, including work experience and Duke of Edinburgh
WiFi provision, Guide Dog training with Hearing Dog - Defib on site - Issuing of Hearing Aids, Dog Bag, Bus Pass, Blue Badge & Garden Waste support) What more could libraries offer?JOIN OUR LIBRARIES CONVERSATION
Here’s Mary, she’s a regular at the Reminiscence Group on Fridays at Loanhead Library and was really looking forward to Neil Fraser from Historic Environment Scotland talking about fashion through the ages. Mary says she “comes with the girls” and loves the chat about things like what they all used to wear and life in Loanhead. Asked if there were any particular outfits of hers she remembers, Mary says: “I love a nice pair of jeans, a nice white T-shirt and a turquoise cardi.”
What do you like about your local library and what could be done better to serve our communities and help people to stay connected? Tell us online or join the conversation at Loanhead or Danderhall libraries. 😍
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Newtongrange library & Rogovin exhibition is open again from 10am tomorrow (Tuesday 9th May). Find out more about initial project: www.nickybird.com/writings/shadowing-rogovin-retracing-family-of-miners-scotland-1982/ ... See MoreSee Less
4 weeks ago
Visited the exhibition today . Was really interesting x
If you have time to spare? email: reception@nationalminingmuseum.com or phone: 0131 6637519
Newtongrange Guerrilla Gardeners Whats-On In-NewtongrangeCould you help us? We're looking for volunteers, spring-summer, to help us get the outside areas at the Museum looking great! This would include things like helping to paint the red wheels/gate, planting some bulbs and helping tidy the gardens 😁
If you've a couple of spare hours to help us or would like more information please pop us an email at reception@nationalminingmuseum.com or give us a call 0131 663 7519 (we are open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm)
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