Events on 13 May 2012
"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.
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.
We would like as many people to be there as possible. This includes families and professionals, members and non-members, to recognise the contributions made by everyone.
We hope that you meet some old friends and make some new ones too.
Party Times
14:00 - Arrive at City Chambers
14:15 - Welcome
14:30 - Boogie Bunch mini showcase
14:50 - Cake and Happy Birthday to us
15:00 - Free buffet
15:30 - Swing on Sunday to the beats of '3 flOw'
Book Now
You will need a ticket for entry. Tickets are free but limited and there won't be another party for 30 years.
If you would like to come please contact Claire Williams:
- 01506 442 558
- edinburgh@dsscotland.org.uk
Please give the following details:
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your name
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address
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contact telephone number
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number of adults and children
Tickets will be sent to you a week before the party.
You must book by 20 April 2012
Star Moments
We are creating a picture board of your star moments. If you have a photo, quote, or can give a few lines about your favourite activity that you would like to share, please send it to:
Or you can bring it on the day and pin it to the board.
'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.
Come along to Dalkeith Library to see examples of your new food waste bins and find out more about the proposed changes to your recycling collection services.
'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.
Come along to Bonnyrigg Library to see examples of your new food waste bins and find out more about the proposed changes to your recycling collection services.
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.
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.
