Events on 29 February 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.
Check you can vote, and win a Kindle!
16 February 2012 - 18 April 2012
Are you registered to vote? Find out, and you will be entered for a draw to win a Kindle.
How to enter
Phone or email us by 18 April to ensure you can vote in the Local Council Election on 3 May 2012:
- Phone 0131 344 2500 and quote "MidVote" in your conversation
- Email your name and address to election@lothian-vjb.gov.uk with "MidVote" in the subject line
Rules
The winner will be selected at random from all entries.
There are 3 Kindle e-Readers to be won.
Midlothian Council and the Electoral Registration Office reserve the right to feature the winner in any publicity material.
Your details will be safeguarded by Midlothian Council data protection arrangements.
The decision of Midlothian Council is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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
Foster care art exhibition in Penicuik
20 February 2012 - 4 March 2012
An exhibition of art work produced by children in foster care in Midlothian.
Please call Penicuik Library on 01968 664050 for further details.
