All upcoming events
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
For further details please call the library on:
- 0131 663 2083
- Writing groups in Midlothian
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
The walk will last approximately one hour finishing with tea/coffee in the church hall.
Please wear suitable footwear and clothing.
For more information call 0131 5616506
"Springtime in Midlothian" photo competition
17 February 2012 - 31 May 2012
We are looking for a photograph which illustrates Midlothian in Spring.
Open to amateur photographers of all ages, the "Springtime in Midlothian" digital photography competition will run until 31 May.
See your photo in print!
The winning photograph will be printed in the July edition of "Midlothian News" and posted on the homepage of the Flickr Group "Springtime in Midlothian". It will also be featured in the Midlothian Council website:
How to enter
Entrants must take a digital photograph with the theme "Springtime in Midlothian" and have a Flickr account.
Judging will take place on Friday 1 June.
For more information and to enter your photo(s), please visit the Flickr group, Springtime in Midlothian:
Rules
- All photographs entered must have been taken in Midlothian, Scotland
- All entrants should be amateur photographers (ie you are not paid for a job as a photographer)
- Entrants can be any age
- You may enter up to 3 photographs
- Closing date: Thursday 31 May 2012
- Theme: Springtime in Midlothian
- Flickr Tag: Please add the tag "Midlothian" to the photograph
- All photographs should be 'family friendly'
- Photos should be at least 1024pixels on the longest side
- By entering your images in this group you agree to grant us royalty-free non-exclusive use of your material in any way we want and in any media, most likely the Midlothian council website, www.midlothian.gov.uk and the "Midlothian News" newspaper. However, you'll still own the copyright to everything you contribute, and we'll aim to publish your name alongside anything published wherever possible. Midlothian Council cannot guarantee that all pictures will be used and we reserve the right to edit any material provided.
Ageing Well pilates - Newtongrange
9 March 2012 - 8 March 2013
New Ageing Well beginners pilates class for the over 50's
Every week
Want to try something different?
Pilates is a series of low impact stretching and conditioning exercises.
To book a place on our Ageing Well pilates class at Newtongrange Leisure Centre call 0131 5615325.
For more information on Ageing Well activities call 0131 5616506.
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
Ageing well Loanhead summer health walks leave from Loanhead Leisure Centre on Tuesdays at 18.30.
They are led by fully qualified volunteer walk leaders and last for just over an hour. Just turn up on the night wearing appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear.
Take those first steps to a healthier lifestyle and meet new people. No costs involved.
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
Ageing Well health walks leave from Mayfield Leisure Centre on Wednesdays at 18.30.
They are run by fully qualified walk leaders and last for just over an hour. Come along and keep healthy whilst meeting new people. Please ensure you wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.
For more information please call Ageing Well on 0131 5616506
