Events on 8 June 2012
'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.
Come along to Loanhead Library to see examples of your new food waste bins and find out more about the proposed changes to your recycling collection services.
New Age Kurling - Mayfield
1 June 2012 - 14 December 2012
New Age Kurling is a great sport for all abilities. Come along and try it out for yourself.
Every week
New Age Kurling comes to Mayfield as part of the Ageing Well Be Active programme.
Come along and try out this sport - no ice needed.
Only £1 per week and a chance to socialise and become a free member of the Ageing Well Project which entitles you to newsletters, health advice as well as discounts from various stores and organisations locally.
For more information call:
- 0131 5616506
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.
For further details contact Danderhall Library on:
- 0131 663 9293
Primary Poetry competition
24 April 2012 - 8 June 2012
'Helping you recycle more' poetry competition for Midlothian Primary School pupils.
Submission guidelines
- Think about how to explain the new recycling service to someone new to this area.
- Include the title of your poem in your submission.
- The poem could be a rhyme or it could be acrostic. Why not even make it a song or a rap?
- Poems can be handwritten or typed. Handwritten entries must be clearly legible.
- Pictures / images can be submitted with a poem but will not be considered as part of the judging process.
Entry categories
- Primary school class entry from Primary 1 - Primary 4
- Individual entry from pupil in Primary 1 - Primary 4
- Individual entry from pupil in Primary 5 - Primary 7
How to enter
- Submissions must be supplied with a completed entry form which should be filled out in black ink and be clearly legible.
- Entry form (PDF)
- The organisers regret that they will not be able to return entries once submitted.
- The closing date for entries is Friday 8 June 2012. Entries must be received on or before this date to qualify for judging.
Please post entries to:
Poetry CompetitionCommunity Waste Team
Midlothian Council
Stobhill Depot
Newtongrange
EH22 4NU
Or e-mail:
- recycling@midlothian.gov.uk with 'Poetry Competition' in the subject line.
Terms and conditions
By entering into this competition, entrants agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:
- Entries must be received by 8 June 2012
- Individuals must be in full time education in Midlothian to qualify for entry
- The decision of the judging panel will be final
- Winning entrants must be willing to participate in publicity activities
Copyright
By entering a poem into the competition, you affirm it is your own work and not that of a third party obtained with or without permission. Copyright will remain with the writer but Midlothian Council claims the right to reproduce entries and to use them in publicity material to promote the recycling services offered by Midlothian Council.
Primary School Art Exhibition
6 June 2012 - 10 June 2012
Support our schoolchildren by viewing their fantastic artwork at this annual exhibition. Entry is free and all are welcome!
This year's exhibition will showcase the artistic talents of students from Midlothian primary schools. The exhibition will feature a wide range of art, including painting, design and sculpture.
The Schools' Art Exhibition is organised annually by Midlothian Council's Arts and Creativity Team and is now into its 13th year. The art chosen alternates yearly between primary and secondary schools.
For further information, contact Cheryl Aird:
- 0131 271 3750
- cheryl.aird@midlothian.gov.uk
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
