Upcoming events

"Springtime in Midlothian" photo competition

We are looking for a photograph which illustrates Midlothian in Spring.

Location: Midlothian

Cost: Free

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"Springtime in Midlothian" photo competition

17 February 2012 - 31 May 2012

We are looking for a photograph which illustrates Midlothian in Spring.

Location: Midlothian

Cost: Free

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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.

Every week

Location: Loanhead Leisure Centre

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Penicuik Library

Cost: Free

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Primary Poetry competition

24 April 2012 - 8 June 2012

'Helping you recycle more' poetry competition for Midlothian Primary School pupils.

Location: Midlothian

Cost: Free to enter

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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.

Every week

Location: Mayfield Leisure centre

Time: 18:30

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Loanhead Miners Club

Time: 10:30 - 14:30

Cost: Free

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Local Council Elections

3 May 2012

Have your say and vote for the 3 Councillors who will represent you in your area.

Location: Polling stations in Midlothian

Time: 07:00 - 22:00

Cost: Free

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Ageing Well pilates - Newtongrange

9 March 2012 - 8 March 2013

New Ageing Well beginners pilates class for the over 50's

Every week

Location: Newtongrange Leisure Centre

Time: 13:15 - 14:15

Cost: £1

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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+.

Every week

Location: Rosewell Parish Church Hall

Time: 13:30

Cost: Free

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Spring crafts for kids in Roslin

4 May 2012

Drop into the library and have lots of fun at our Spring craft afternoon.

Location: Roslin Library

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Roslin Library

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

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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.

Every week

Location: Midlothian Snowsports Centre

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Cost: £10.65 per session

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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.

Location: The Penicuik Centre

Cost: £10 or £15 (kids go free)

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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.

Location: Roslin Glen

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

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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.

Every week

Location: Penicuik North Kirk

Time: 14:00 - 14:30

Cost: Free

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'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.

Location: Dalkeith Library

Cost: Free

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'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.

Location: Bonnyrigg Library

Cost: Free

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Penicuik short health walks

30 April 2012 - 21 May 2012

Short Health Walk organised by Ageing Well walk leaders lasting approximately 30 minutes.

Every week

Location: Penicuik North Kirk

Time: 14:00 - 14:30

Cost: Free

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Smart Exporter Workshop - Musselburgh

8 May 2012

An event for businesses new to, or looking to develop, exporting business.

Location: Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh

Time: 17:30 - 20:00

Cost: FREE

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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.

Every fortnight

Location: Dalkeith Library

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Cost: Free

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Penicuik Writers' Group open evening

10 May 2012

Join members of the Penicuik Writers' Group, for wine, nibbles and chat.

Location: Penicuik Library

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

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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!

Location: Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend

Time: 16:00 - 17:00

Cost: £4.60

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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.

Location: Vogrie Country Park

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Roslin Glen Country Park

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Loanhead Library

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Vogrie Country Park

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

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Bookbug Olympic session in Danderhall

15 May 2012

Come along to our special Olympic themed Bookbug session.

Location: Danderhall Library

Time: 10:45 - 11:30

Cost: Free

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Exhibition by Bonnyrigg Art Club

15 May 2012 - 26 May 2012

Exhibition of work by members of Bonnyrigg Art Club at Newtongrange Library.

Location: Newtongrange Library

Cost: Free

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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?

Every week

Location: Business Centre, Edinburgh City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PG

Time: 9:00 - 13:30

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Newtongrange Library

Time: 13:00 - 17:00

Cost: Free

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Crafts for kids in Danderhall

18 May 2012

Pop into the library and have lots of fun at our craft afternoon.

Location: Danderhall Library

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Vogrie Country Park

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free admission but £1 parking after 10:00

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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.

Location: Vogrie Country Park

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Midlothian Snowsports Centre

Time: 09:30 - 11:30

Cost: £14.95

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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

Location: Midlothian Snowsports Centre

Time: 09:30 - 11:30

Cost: £10.65

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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.

Location: Newtongrange Library

Time: 16:00 - 19:30

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Danderhall Library

Time: 10:45 - 11:30

Cost: Free

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Spring crafts for kids in Danderhall

25 May 2012

Come to Danderhall Library and have lots of fun at our craft afternoon for kids.

Location: Danderhall Library

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

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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.

Every week

Location: Mayfield Library

Time: 10:30 - 11:00

Cost: Free

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Midlothian Tenants Day - Dalkeith

26 May 2012

This is THE event for our Council tenants - find out more about the issues which affect you.

Location: Dalkeith Arts Centre

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Vogrie Country Park

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

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'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.

Location: Loanhead Library

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Danderhall Library

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Gorebridge Library

Time: 19:00 - 20:30

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Loanhead Miners' Welfare Club, Loanhead

Time: 19:30 - 23:00

Cost: £7 (£5 concession)

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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.

Location: Newtongrange Library

Time: 14:00 - 15:30

Cost: Free

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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.

Every week

Location: Danderhall Library

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

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Midlothian Council Meeting

22 May 2012

Location: Council

Cost: N/A

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