Upcoming events

"Springtime in Midlothian" photo competition

We are looking for a photograph which illustrates Midlothian in Spring.

Location: Midlothian

Cost: Free

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"Springtime in Midlothian" photo competition

17 February 2012 - 31 May 2012

We are looking for a photograph which illustrates Midlothian in Spring.

Location: Midlothian

Cost: Free

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Chatterbooks in Bonnyrigg

23 February 2012 - 22 March 2012

Chatterbooks resumes for another six week block. Come along and join in the chit chat and all the fun.

Every week

Location: Bonnyrigg Library

Time: 16:00 - 17:00

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Midlothian

Cost: Free

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Easter colouring competition for kids in Gorebridge

1 March 2012 - 4 April 2012

How artistic are you? Why not take part in our colouring-in competition?

Location: Gorebridge Library

Cost: Free

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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.

Location: Penicuik Library

Cost: Free

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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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Family fun mela and music event - Lasswade

4 March 2012

Loads of fun for all the family with a wide range of events and activities - all welcome to this free event.

Location: Loanhead Miners' Welfare Club

Time: 13:00 - 17:00

Cost: Free

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Beginners yoga class for the 50+ (Bonnyrigg)

6 June 2011 - 26 March 2012

A new addition to the ageing well be active programme for over 50's in Midlothian. Come along and try yoga with Jean at Bonnyrigg Public Hall on Mondays.

Every week

Location: Bonnyrigg Public Hall

Time: 10:00 - 11:15

Cost: £1

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Chatterbooks Children's Reading Group in Dalkeith

6 February 2012 - 12 March 2012

Imagine being able to chat as much as you like in the library.

Every week

Location: Dalkeith Library

Time: 16:00 - 17:00

Cost: Free

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New 50+ beginners yoga class - Loanhead

9 January 2012 - 2 April 2012

Beginners yoga class with Michele for the over 50's.

Every week

Location: Loanhead Miners Club, Croft Suite

Time: 11:15 - 12:30

Cost: £1

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Police School Poster Campaign Exhibition in Bonnyrigg

5 March 2012 - 17 March 2012

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

Location: Bonnyrigg Library

Cost: Free

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New Age Kurling - Penicuik

10 January 2012 - 27 March 2012

Ageing Well invite you to come along and try this sport, no need for ice! Suitable for all abilities.

Every week

Location: Shottstown Miners Club, Penicuik

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Cost: £1

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Celebrate International Women's Day - Newtongrange

8 March 2012

Join us for free events and activities at Newbattle Community Learning Centre to mark International Women’s Day.

Location: Newbattle Community Learning Centre, Newtongrange

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

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Ageing Well pilates - Newtongrange

9 March 2012 - 8 March 2013

New Ageing Well beginners pilates class for the over 50's

Every week

Location: Newtongrange Leisure Centre

Time: 13:15 - 14:15

Cost: £1

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Talk: Place names in the Lothians (Roslin)

12 March 2012

Roslin Heritage Society is hosting this talk by Ian Fraser.

Location: Roslin Pavilion

Time: 19:30

Cost: Free

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National Science and Engineering Week Children's Science Workshop

13 March 2012

Come along to Danderhall Library and help celebrate National Science and Engineering Week at our Children's Science Workshop.

Location: Danderhall Library

Time: 16:00 - 17:00

Cost: Free

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Talk: Scottish Settlement in America (Dalkeith)

13 March 2012

Alexander Murdoch will talk to The Midlothian World History Society about "Scottish Settlement in America before Darien".

Location: St Nicholas Church Hall, Dalkeith

Time: 19:30

Cost: Free

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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

Location: Dalkeith Library

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Cost: Free

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Mother's Day crafts for kids in Danderhall

15 March 2012

Spoil your mum by making her something special at our Mother's Day craft afternoon.

Location: Danderhall Library

Time: 16:00 - 17:00

Cost: Free

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Mother's Day Craft for kids in Mayfield

16 March 2012

Come along to the library and make something special for your mum for Mother's Day.

Location: Mayfield Library

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

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Mother's Day crafts for kids in Gorebridge

16 March 2012

Spoil your mum with a lovely Mother's Day surprise at our craft afternoon in the library.

Location: Gorebridge Library

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

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Mother's Day Crafts for kids in Roslin

16 March 2012

Pop into the library and have lots of fun at our Mother's Day craft afternoon.

Location: Roslin Library

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

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Science Boffins in Danderhall

16 March 2012

The Science Boffins are in Danderhall Library. Come along and find out what they're up to.

Location: Danderhall Library

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

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More Mother's Day crafts for kids in Gorebridge

17 March 2012

What better way to spend a Saturday morning than in the library having fun at our craft session.

Location: Gorebridge Library

Time: 10:30 - 11:30

Cost: Free

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Police school poster campaign exhibition in Newtongrange

19 March 2012 - 31 March 2012

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

Location: Newtongrange Library

Cost: Free

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Health Fair

20 March 2012

‘Enjoy Your Health, Enjoy Yourself’ is a free and fun Health event for people with a learning disability who are over the age of 16 and their carers in Midlothian.

Location: Loanhead Miners Club, 74 the Loan, Loanhead EH20 9AQ

Time: 09:30 - 15:30

Cost: Free

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Talk: My Year in the 18th Century (West Linton)

20 March 2012

Fiona Houston will deliver this talk to the West Linton Historical Association.

Location: St Andrews Church Hall, West Linton

Time: 19:30

Cost: Free

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Children's craft afternoon in Danderhall

23 March 2012

Come along to Danderhall Library and have lots of fun at our craft afternoon.

Location: Danderhall Library

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

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Easter Egg competition in Danderhall

26 March 2012 - 5 April 2012

Prizes to be won! Sign up for our Easter Egg colouring competition and see if you could be a big prize winner.

Location: Danderhall Library

Cost: Free

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Talk: The history of Mavisbank House (Gorebridge)

27 March 2012

James Simpson will be in Gorebridge Library talking to Gorebridge Local History Society about this Adam-designed house in Loanhead.

Location: Gorebridge Library

Time: 19:00 - 20:30

Cost: Free

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Children's crafts in Danderhall

30 March 2012

Come along and have lots of fun in Danderhall Library at our craft afternoon.

Location: Danderhall Library

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

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Easter Crafts for kids in Newtongrange

30 March 2012

Come to the library and have lots of fun at our Easter craft afternoon.

Location: Newtongrange Library

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

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Easter holiday craft events for kids in Danderhall

30 March 2012 - 13 April 2012

At a loose end during the school holidays? Why not pop along to Danderhall Library and see what's going on?

Location: Danderhall Library

Cost: Free

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Free Play: "Better late than dead on time"

30 March 2012

Theatre production by the Baldy Bane theatre company suitable for age 12 upwards. A humorous yet poignant tale of an ordinary family on this extraordinary day.

Location: Penicuik Town Hall

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

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Activities at Easter

31 March 2012 - 15 April 2012

Looking for something to do with the kids during the Easter holidays? Find out what's on in Midlothian.

Location: Various

Cost: Varies - some Free

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Newbyres Village Easter Fayre

31 March 2012

All welcome to our Easter Fayre with tombola, teas/coffees, raffle, home baking stall and kids colouring competition.

Location: Newbyres Village Care Home, 20 Gore Avenue, Gorebridge EH23 4TZ

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Cost: Free

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Performance Review and Scrutiny Committee Meeting

6 March 2012

Location: Council

Cost: N/A

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General Purposes Committee Meeting

6 March 2012

Location: Council

Cost: N/A

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Cabinet Meeting

6 March 2012

Location: Council

Cost: N/A

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Planning Committee Meeting

13 March 2012

Location: Council

Cost: N/A

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General Purposes Committee Meeting

20 March 2012

Location: Council

Cost: N/A

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Local Review Body Meeting

20 March 2012

Location: Council

Cost: N/A

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Midlothian Council Meeting

27 March 2012

Location: Council

Cost: N/A

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