Upcoming events
"Springtime in Midlothian" photo competition
We are looking for a photograph which illustrates Midlothian in Spring.
"Springtime in Midlothian" photo competition
17 February 2012 - 31 May 2012
We are looking for a photograph which illustrates Midlothian in Spring.
Ageing Well summer health walks - Loanhead
3 April 2012 - 2 October 2012
Ageing Well summer health walks in and around Loanhead every Tuesday evening lasting just over an hour.
Police school poster campaign exhibition in Penicuik
30 April 2012 - 12 May 2012
A display of posters designed by Midlothian school children for a community safety campaign.
Primary Poetry competition
24 April 2012 - 8 June 2012
'Helping you recycle more' poetry competition for Midlothian Primary School pupils.
Ageing well summer walks - Mayfield
4 April 2012 - 4 July 2012
Wednesday health walk for the over 50's organised by volunteer walk leaders from the Ageing Well Project.
Loanhead Health Walks
2 May 2012
Health walk day suitable for all and led by fully qualified Ageing Well walk leaders. 30 minute and 1 hour walks available.
Local Council Elections
3 May 2012
Have your say and vote for the 3 Councillors who will represent you in your area.
Ageing Well pilates - Newtongrange
9 March 2012 - 8 March 2013
New Ageing Well beginners pilates class for the over 50's
Rosewell health walks
13 January 2012 - 14 December 2012
Join Ageing Well walk leaders on a weekly health walk in and around Rosewell. For ages 50+.
Spring crafts for kids in Roslin
4 May 2012
Drop into the library and have lots of fun at our Spring craft afternoon.
Spring crafts for kids in Roslin
4 May 2012
Have lots of fun in the library at our spring craft afternoon for 5 - 12 year-olds.
Super Sliders Saturday
7 April 2012 - 30 June 2012
Saturday club for 7-12 year olds which provides supervised skiing by qualified, experienced instructors. It's an exciting opportunity for young skiers to enhance their abilities in fun sessions.
Megacycle 2012
6 May 2012
A 20-mile all-abilities family cycle ride from Penicuik to the shores of the Firth of Forth in East Lothian.
Roslin Glen Nature Trek
6 May 2012
Make a day of it, bring a picnic and discover this Green Flag award winning site with nature trails, arts and crafts, river dipping, woodland mini-beast hunts and environmental activities.
Ageing Well: Short health walks in Penicuik
16 April 2012 - 21 May 2012
Short Monday health walks for the over 50's suitable for those who have been inactive for some time.
'Helping you recycle more' at Dalkeith Library
7 May 2012 - 28 May 2012
Pop into Dalkeith Library to view the food waste containers Midlothian Council proposes to give residents to make it easier for you to recycle your peelings, food scraps and leftovers.
'Helping you recycle more' in Bonnyrigg Library
7 May 2012 - 28 May 2012
Pop into Bonnyrigg Library to view the food waste containers Midlothian Council proposes to give residents to make it easier for you to recycle your peelings, food scraps and leftovers.
Penicuik short health walks
30 April 2012 - 21 May 2012
Short Health Walk organised by Ageing Well walk leaders lasting approximately 30 minutes.
Smart Exporter Workshop - Musselburgh
8 May 2012
An event for businesses new to, or looking to develop, exporting business.
Dalkeith Library Writing Group
4 January 2012 - 19 December 2012
Are you a budding author? Why not join the writing group and share your talents.
Penicuik Writers' Group open evening
10 May 2012
Join members of the Penicuik Writers' Group, for wine, nibbles and chat.
Down’s Syndrome Scotland 30th Birthday Party
13 May 2012
Down’s Syndrome Scotland is 30 years old this year. The Edinburgh & Lothians branch would like you to help us celebrate all the achievements made for people with Down’s Syndrome.
Have-a-go tubing
13 May 2012
30-minute tubing sessions for children aged 4 - 12 take place on the nursery slope and are great fun!
In Search of Creepy Crawlies - Vogrie
13 May 2012
Come along to visit Midlothian’s minibeast mansion. All equipment and top tips provided to explore the big bug world. We will also do some colourful craft activities.
Roslin Glen Gunpowder Mills Walk
13 May 2012
National Mills Week gets off to a bang as we walk through one of Scotland’s largest gunpowder factories with our resident expert to shed light on Roslin Glen’s explosive past.
Police school poster campaign exhibition in Loanhead
14 May 2012 - 26 May 2012
A display of posters designed by Midlothian school children for a community safety campaign.
Biodiversity Workshop: Phase 1 Habitat Surveying - Vogrie
15 May 2012
A field-based event with our resident expert to use and learn the basic survey techniques required to undertake Phase 1 surveying. We will also cover how to construct maps on location.
Bookbug Olympic session in Danderhall
15 May 2012
Come along to our special Olympic themed Bookbug session.
Exhibition by Bonnyrigg Art Club
15 May 2012 - 26 May 2012
Exhibition of work by members of Bonnyrigg Art Club at Newtongrange Library.
Submission Possible workshop - Edinburgh
16 May 2012 - 30 May 2012
Are you ready to learn how to write winning contracts? Do you want to find out how buyers evaluate tenders? Would you like to know how to source UK and European contracts?
Try your hand at watercolour painting
17 May 2012
Drop-in session for all ages. While you're there, enjoy the art exhibition by Bonnyrigg Art Club.
Crafts for kids in Danderhall
18 May 2012
Pop into the library and have lots of fun at our craft afternoon.
Vogrie annual plant sale
19 May 2012
Vogrie Country Park's walled garden nursery opens to the public on Saturday for a bumper sale of plants.
The Scientist and the Storyteller visit Vogrie
20 May 2012
Meet our amazing variety of trees and hear the science of their life and the story of their being. The walk will be led by our resident tree expert and narrated by the Bagatelle Storytelling Group.
Ladies morning - Victoria Day
21 May 2012
Ladies-only ski coaching for 1.5 hours with a half-hour practise at the end... with a free coffee in Cafe 360 afterwards! Must be minimum plough-parallel standard.
Super Sliders
21 May 2012
Club for 7-12 year olds which provides supervised skiing by qualified, experienced instructors. It's an exciting opportunity for young skiers to enhance their abilities. Check-in from 9:15
Try your hand at watercolour painting
24 May 2012
Drop-in session for all ages. While you're there, enjoy the art exhibition by Bonnyrigg Art Club.
Bookbug in Danderhall
25 May 2012
The Bookbug is coming back to Danderhall Library. Come along and make him feel welcome at our special Bookbug session.
Spring crafts for kids in Danderhall
25 May 2012
Come to Danderhall Library and have lots of fun at our craft afternoon for kids.
It's storytime in Mayfield
26 May 2012 - 22 December 2012
Join us in our new storytime area for a 30-minute programme of stories. 2 Picture Books will be read every week.
Midlothian Tenants Day - Dalkeith
26 May 2012
This is THE event for our Council tenants - find out more about the issues which affect you.
Vogrie Country Park Tiny Tots Trail
27 May 2012
Join the Ranger Service for an afternoon of treasure trails, nature detecting and colourful crafts for toddlers and tiny tots.
'Helping you recycle more' at Loanhead Library
28 May 2012 - 18 June 2012
Pop into Loanhead Library to view the food waste containers Midlothian Council proposes to give residents to make it easier for you to recycle your peelings, food scraps and leftovers.
Police school poster campaign exhibition in Danderhall
28 May 2012 - 8 June 2012
A display of posters designed by Midlothian school children for a community safety campaign.
Talk: Mining in photos (Gorebridge)
29 May 2012
Don Mockett will be in the library talking to Gorebridge Local History Society about the photo collection of the Mining Museum.
Midlothian Schools Big Band gig with Dennis Rollins’ Velocity Trio
30 May 2012
Dennis Rollins, one of the UK’s best known jazz musicians, is visiting Loanhead with his Velocity Trio for a very special gig at Loanhead Miners’ Welfare Club at 7.30pm on Wednesday 30 May.
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Children's Tea Party in Newtongrange
1 June 2012
Help celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at our tea party with a make your own crown craft too. There will also be a prize for the best crown.
Spring crafts for kids in Danderhall
1 June 2012 - 22 June 2012
Come along and join in the fun in the library at our craft afternoons.
Midlothian Council Meeting
22 May 2012
