Events on 15 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.
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.
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.
For pre-school children and their parents and/or carers.
For further details or to book a place please call Danderhall Library:
- 0131 663 9293
Exhibition by Bonnyrigg Art Club
15 May 2012 - 26 May 2012
Exhibition of work by members of Bonnyrigg Art Club at Newtongrange Library.
'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.
