Events on 22 June 2012

Dementia Awareness Week - Singing for the brain in Loanhead

22 June 2012

In partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Midlothian Dementia Demonstrator Site, Loanhead Library is having a session of "Singing for the brain". Come along and join in!

Location: Loanhead Library

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Cost: Free

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For further details please contact Loanhead Library on:

  • 0131 440 0824

Go For Gold! - summer reading challenge

Girl looking at books.

18 June 2012 - 31 August 2012

Go For Gold! is the summer reading challenge for teenagers in P7 to S2.

Location: All libraries

Cost: Free

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Where do you go when you've progressed beyond the Summer Reading Challenge? Back to the library of course, to join Go For Gold!, the reading challenge for teenagers in P7 to S2, running in all Midlothian libraries until 31 August.

We've got some great collections of  stories - but you can read anything from the libraries to join Go For Gold!

Read 6 books over the summer, write reviews of your favourites and have your name entered into a draw for the chance to win an Amazon voucher.

'Helping you recycle more' at Penicuik Library

11 June 2012 - 2 July 2012

Pop into Penicuik Library to find out more about the new food waste collection service and how to recycle your peelings, food scraps and leftovers.

Location: Penicuik Library

Cost: Free

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Come along to Penicuik 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

Location: Mayfield Leisure Centre

Time: 10:30 - 11:30

Cost: £1

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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 Dalkeith

11 June 2012 - 23 June 2012

A display of posters designed by Midlothian school children for a community safety campaign.

Location: Dalkeith Library

Cost: Free

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For further details contact Dalkeith Library on:

  • 0131 663 2083

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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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

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