Upcoming events
Ageing well for all beginners yoga class - Bonnyrigg
A yoga class for complete beginners, running on Thursdays.
'Helping you recycle more' at Loanhead Library
28 May 2012 - 18 June 2012
Pop into Loanhead 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.
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.
Police school poster campaign exhibition in Danderhall
28 May 2012 - 8 June 2012
A display of posters designed by Midlothian school children for a community safety campaign.
Primary Poetry competition
24 April 2012 - 8 June 2012
'Helping you recycle more' poetry competition for Midlothian Primary School pupils.
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Children's Tea Party in Newtongrange
1 June 2012
Help celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at our tea party with a make your own crown craft too. There will also be a prize for the best crown.
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+.
Spring crafts for kids in Danderhall
1 June 2012 - 22 June 2012
Come along and join in the fun in the library at our craft afternoons.
It's storytime in Mayfield
26 May 2012 - 22 December 2012
Join us in our new storytime area for a 30-minute programme of stories every Saturday morning. 2 Picture Books will be read every week.
Mayfield and Easthouses Children's Gala Day
2 June 2012
The parade leaves Easthouses Miners' Club at 13:00.
Vogrie picnic and performances
3 June 2012
Teas and cakes, musical performances, art and crafts activities, camp fire cooking and sun. Bring your teddy bear and a picnic, and come in fancy dress to win a prize!
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.
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.
Primary School Art Exhibition
6 June 2012 - 10 June 2012
Support our schoolchildren by viewing their fantastic artwork at this annual exhibition. Entry is free and all are welcome!
Tynewater Primary School summer celebration
9 June 2012
Come along and enjoy a few hours of summer fun and celebrations.
A peek into the watery wildlife of Vogrie ponds
10 June 2012
Go in search of dragons, damsels and nymphs and guddle for other creatures of the deep in Vogrie’s amazing ponds. We have everything you need to become a Sunday water detective.
Zumbathon - Gorebridge
10 June 2012
Raise money for the Senior Games, (care homes and sheltered housing activity days in July) by shaking it well with Isabel in a 2 hour zumba session.
Craft session for adults in Penicuik
11 June 2012
Come along to the library and learn how to make fabric corsages from recycled materials.
'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.
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.
Puppets on parade in Gorebridge
11 June 2012
Come along and help celebrate Bookbug Week with our extra special Bookbug Session with puppets on parade.
Local Housing Strategy Consultation
12 June 2012
The consultation is seeking the views of all interested parties on the development of Midlothian Council Local Housing Strategy.
Father's Day crafts for kids in Loanhead
15 June 2012
Make your Dad something special for Father's Day at our craft afternoon in the library. All ages welcome.
Father's Day crafts in Mayfield
15 June 2012
Come along to the library and have lots of fun at our Father's Day craft afternoon.
Loanhead Carnival Parade
15 June 2012
The float and fancy dress procession around Loanhead will move off from Kennington Avenue.
Loanhead Carnival Parade
15 June 2012
The float and fancy dress procession around Loanhead will move off from Kennington Avenue.
Cousland Gala Day
16 June 2012
The fancy dress parade will march from the village hall to the field at 13:30.
CANCELLED - Midlothian Games Bonnyrigg
17 June 2012
Regrettably the Midlothian Games in Bonnyrigg is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
Teas in the Park - Roslin Glen
17 June 2012
Join Friends of Roslin Glen and the Ranger Service at the annual jamboree as part of National Love Parks week with music, teas and buns, model train rides, river dipping and craft activities.
Go For Gold! - summer reading challenge
18 June 2012 - 31 August 2012
Go For Gold! is the summer reading challenge for teenagers in P7 to S2.
Scotland's Dementia Awareness Week - Demonatration of the latest Telecare equipment in Penicuik
18 June 2012
In partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Midlothian Dementia Demonstrator Site, Penicuik Library is having a demonstration of the latest Telecare equipment.
Scotland's Dementia Awareness Week - Demontration of the latest Telecare equipment in Dalkeith
18 June 2012
In partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Midlothian Dementia Demonstrator Site, Dalkeith Library is having a demonatration of the latest Telecare equipment.
Story Lab summer reading challenge
18 June 2012 - 31 August 2012
Story Lab, the Summer Reading Challenge for children aged 4 to 12 takes place in all libraries throughout the school summer holiday
Telecare demonstration in Penicuik Library
18 June 2012
Information and demonstration of the latest Telecare equipment.
Adult craft group in Danderhall
19 June 2012
This month we're making an "ideas book". Come and join in!
Alzheimer Scotland's awareness session in Penicuik
19 June 2012
As part of Dementia Awareness Week join John Laurie (Alzheimer Scotland), Hazel Johnson (Alzheimer Mid and East Lothian Services), and David McGavin (CAB) for an Alzheimers Scotland awareness session.
Dementia Awareness Week - Football reminiscence in Newtongrange
19 June 2012
In partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Midlothian Dementia Demonstrator Site, Newtongrange Library is having a session dedicated to memories of Scotland's footballing heritage.
Dementia Awareness Week - Writers workshop in Dalkeith
20 June 2012
In partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Midlothian Dementia Demonstrator Site, Dalkeith Library is having a writers workshop entitled "In my shoes" with acclaimed local writer Tom Murray.
Falls Awareness Day in Dalkeith - Boost your bones
20 June 2012
Come and try line dancing, health walks, tai chi, delicious smoothies and healthy soups as well as receive information from district nurses, optician, telecare and osteoporosis
Welfare Reform training
20 June 2012
This FREE half day training event focuses on recent developments and forthcoming changes in benefits and tax credits aimed specially at organisations/advisers supporting children and families.
Dementia Awareness Week - Singing for the brain in Bonnyrigg
21 June 2012
In partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Midlothian Dementia Demonstrator Site, Bonnyrigg Library is having a session of "Singing for the brain". Come along and join in!
Dementia Awareness Week - Writers workshop in Penicuik
21 June 2012
In partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Midlothian Dementia Demonatrator Site, Penicuik Library is having a writers workshop entitled "In my shoes" with acclaimed local writer Tom Murray.
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!
Story Lab for Kids launch - Danderhall
22 June 2012
Come and sign up for this year's children's summer reading challenge, along with face painting and competitions.
Loanhead Children's Day
23 June 2012
Massed bands will parade in Clerk Street at 10.30 am prior to the Crowning of Loanhead's 100th Queen on Fountain Green at 10.45 am.
Waste Aware information and advice - Loanhead
23 June 2012
Join the waste aware team at Loanhead Children's Day to find out more about recycling, waste reduction and reuse.
Vogrie Picnic in the Park
24 June 2012
Bring along a picnic for a story by Midlothian’s Bagatelle Storytelling group, along with pond-dipping, arts and crafts, model railway and adventure playground.
Photo competition: "The history of Midlothian"
25 June 2012 - 24 September 2012
Amateur photographers are invited to enter our Flickr photo competition. The winner will see their photo in print. Entries close on Monday 24 September.
Biodiversity Workshop: Ferns of Roslin Glen
26 June 2012
Join our expert from the Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh to identify ferns in and around Roslin Glen with a short introductory talk followed by an outdoor session in ID skills.
National Reading Group Day in Danderhall
28 June 2012
Come and join the Danderhall Library reading group on this special day and see what it's all about.
Summer crafts for kids in Bonnyrigg
29 June 2012
Come along to the library and start your summer at our craft afternoon. All ages welcome.
General Purposes Committee Meeting
5 June 2012
Cabinet Meeting
5 June 2012
Performance Review and Scrutiny Committee Meeting
12 June 2012
Audit Committee Meeting
12 June 2012
Planning Committee Meeting
12 June 2012
Performance Review and Scrutiny Committee Meeting
19 June 2012
Local Review Body Meeting
19 June 2012
