Penicuik and district Neighbourhood Plan out now
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Copies of the plan are available locally and to download.
Community life and leisure
Tickets still available for Midlothian Schools Big Band gig with Dennis Rollins’ Velocity Trio
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There are still some tickets remaining for the Midlothian Schools Big Band gig with Dennis Rollins’ Velocity Trio later this month – and we’re urging jazz lovers to book fast before they all sell out.
Earlier date for Community Covenant funding
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The deadline for groups and organisations to apply for Armed Forces Community Covenant funding is now 22 May 2012.
Beacons will light up the skies of Midlothian
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Commemorative beacons will light up the sky across Midlothian as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Sign up for new Breakfast Club at Lasswade High School
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Pupils and staff will be able to enjoy a nutritious breakfast and also access the centre’s facilities, including the fitness suite, table tennis and badminton courts.
Tickets now available for Midlothian Schools Big Band gig with Dennis Rollins
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There’s a real treat in store for Midlothian jazz lovers this May.
Kids in Care Krew nominated for 2012 Young Scot Award
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Midlothian Kids in Care Krew (KICK) members are celebrating after their group was nominated for a prestigious 2012 Young Scot Award.
Get set for Midlothian’s Runny Nose Day
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To coincide with Sport Relief on Friday 23 March, schools across the county are organising mile-long runs. Runners will be wearing red to raise awareness of Sport Relief.
Primary Pupils go the full mile for Sport Relief
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Primary 6 and 7 pupils from schools across Midlothian are getting set for a mile long run in aid of Sport Relief.
Author Alison Irvine celebrates World Book Day
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Thursday 1 March was World Book Day, and local adult learners marked the occasion at Dalkeith Library with a very special invited guest - well-known Glasgow-based author Alison Irvine.
Midlothian News is a winner
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Our newspaper has won the ‘Best Stakeholder Newspaper’ category of the 2011 Internal Communication Scottish Communication Awards (IoIC).
Yoga instructor celebrates her 80th birthday
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Jean Reid is an inspiration to any of us who believe reaching the age of 80 and still being able to see our toes is cause for celebration in itself.
Planning permission for new Community Centre in Dalkeith
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Midlothian Council today approved planning permission for the erection of a Community Centre in Dalkeith.
Our telephone lines are operating as normal
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Many thanks for your patience while we repaired a fault with our telephone system.
Free Mela on 4 March to celebrate Midlothian’s diversity
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We are inviting the whole community to come along and join the fun at a Wellbeing Mela on 4 March.
Problems with our telephone lines
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We are having technical difficulties with our telephone lines.
Apply for community-based project funding in Mayfield and Easthouses
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Applications are now being accepted for the Community Futures Grant Scheme.
Wanted: your thoughts on the future of Danderhall
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People of Danderhall and District are being invited to two “Planning for Real” events to have their say on the future of the area.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre closed this morning and afternoon
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend is closed until 17:00 today, Monday 16 January, for essential maintenance.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre awaits Olympic rings decision
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend is waiting to hear if the Olympic rings could be sited at the well known landmark.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre has reopened
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The centre at Hillend closed this morning due to high winds.
High winds continue to cause some disruption
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre slopes closed this morning.
Snowsports Centre closed this morning
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High winds have meant the slopes at Midlothian Snowsports Centre have closed.
Please check on elderly and vulnerable neighbours who may be without power
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Some residents may be without power tonight.
Our teams are out in force to make Midlothian safe after yesterday's gales
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We are experiencing a very high level of calls due to yesterday's gales.
Clean up after yesterday's gales well underway
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Midlothian Council staff working flat out to help local people after the worst gales since 1998.
More than 400 homes in Midlothian are without power after yesterday's gale force winds battered the county.
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The 437 homes across Midlothian are all expected to have power reconnected by 18:00.
Midlothian Provost invites Olympic rings to Hillend
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Midlothian Council Provost Adam Montgomery has issued an invitation to the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) to host the Olympic rings at Midlothian Snowsports Centre.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre Plans get go-ahead
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Midlothian Council unanimously agreed planning permission for £1/2million Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend.
Sundial back in place after its makeover
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The commemorative sundial in Loanhead Memorial Park is now back in place after being cleaned up and restored.
Community hub is a step closer
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Plans for a new community hub at the Dalkeith Miners Welfare Club are a step closer thanks to the appointment of development worker Lorraine Donaldson.
Wild about wildflowers at Beeslack
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S6 pupils at Beeslack Community High helped create a 3,500 square metre wildflower meadow in the grounds of their Penicuik school
Eat safe this festive season
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With Christmas fast approaching keep an eye out for the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS).
Danderhall Community Leisure Centre reopens
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Danderhall Community Leisure Centre has reopened follow and accident earlier this week when a vehicle struck the building. No-one was injured.
Artists Impression of development plans at Midlothian Snowsports Centre
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Snowsports enthusiasts are being given a sneak peak at how the proposed £1/2million slope developments might look at Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend.
Danderhall Community Leisure Centre remains closed today
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Danderhall Community Leisure Centre remains closed today (Tuesday 22 November).
Danderhall Community Leisure Centre is closed today
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Danderhall Community Leisure Centre is closed today (Monday 21 November).
British Student Championships at Hillend
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre is hosting the British Universities Dryslope Championships (BUDS) on 11 and 12 November 2011.
London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay coming to Midlothian
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The Olympic Torch is coming to Midlothian on Thursday 14 June as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
Scottish Universities compete at Snowsports Centre
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend is hosting the Scottish Universities Dryslope Championships on 5 November 2011.
Loanhead Leisure Centre partially closed until 12 November
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Loanhead Leisure Centre is partially closed this week and next week. It’s expected that the Centre will fully reopen on Saturday 12 November.
Your county needs you
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Our library service is looking for your help with a major research project to mark the centenary in 2014 of the outbreak of the First World War.
Help put Newtongrange on the map
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Local residents in Newtongrange are invited to a series of events to help them shape their community.
Keep safe this Guy Fawkes Night
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Read our top tips for a safe Bonfire Night.
Jack Vettriano donates work for Loanhead Community Garden Charity Art Auction
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Jack Vettriano is amongst a number of artists who have donated works to a charity art auction.
Let’s talk about… Mayfield and Easthouses
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Passionate about Mayfield and Easthouses, care about your local community, got an opinion on how the area can improve?
Midlothian Seniors Week returns for 2011
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The ever-popular Midlothian’s Seniors Week returns for 2011. All Midlothian residents aged 60 and over are invited to the free programme of entertainment.
Have an active autumn
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Don't be tempted to abandon your fitness regime just because the nights are getting darker.
Come along to see the British Dry Slope Ski Championships at Hillend
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend is hosting the prestigious British Dry Slope Ski Championships on 24 and 25 September 2011.
Learn to Swim in Midlothian with Swimzone
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Swimming is widely regarded as an essential life skill and also great fun. The next block of swimming lessons is now open for booking.
Mayfield and Easthouses Facebook page and online survey
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Local people in Mayfield and Easthouses are being encouraged to get involved in shaping the future of their neighbourhoods.
Nominate a person or organisation for an honour or award
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Charities, individuals and local organisations may be worthy of an award or honour.
Vision of new community hub for Woodburn closer to reality
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Significant progress has been made in creating a major new community hub for the Woodburn area of Dalkeith, Midlothian Council heard today.
Join Gym for Heroes at your local Tonezone
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Participate in Gym for Heroes and help to raise money for Help for Heroes.
Dalkeith Community Centre building closed
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The Dalkeith Community Centre building is closed as of today (1 July) in preparation for demolition. Security arrangements are being put in place at the building.
Come on in! Community groups are welcome at Dalkeith Miners' Welfare Club
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With the Dalkeith Community Centre effectively closed from the end of June, Dalkeith Miners' Welfare Club has extended a warm welcome to any community groups looking for a meeting place.
Loanhead Leisure Centre fully reopened on Saturday
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An issue with the heating system has been rectified and the Leisure Centre is now open.
Midlothian Senior Olympics [video]
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Care home and sheltered housing residents from across Midlothian enjoyed participating in the county’s first Senior Olympics.
You are invited to neighbourhood planning for Newtongrange, Danderhall, Mayfield and Easthouses
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Local people in Newtongrange, Danderhall or Mayfield and Easthouses are being encouraged to get involved in shaping the future of their neighbourhoods.
Pupils in Penicuik – have your say
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Pupils from schools in Penicuik are being invited to have their say about improvements in Penicuik and their education.
Council still ready to help private nursery
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Midlothian Council is still prepared to offer a private nursery alternative accommodation.
More homes for families
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Dozens of Midlothian residents will benefit from a decision to demolish a disused building, leaving the site free for affordable family housing.
Festival of Sport programme unveiled
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The Festival of Sport 2011 (6-19 June) has something for everyone in Midlothian. The programme is now available to download.
Wind brings rogue trader warning
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Our Trading Standards team is reminding people to remain on their guard when considering which contractor could carry out repair work.
Midlothian Olympics and Paralympics
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The Midlothian Olympics and Paralympics family fun day is back in Bonnyrigg on Sunday 12 June.
Kabin Project set to open on 11 June
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The Loanhead facility will include a community cinema, café, charity shop, community garden, soft play, office space, music and media creation facilities and meeting rooms.
Have your say on the future of Penicuik
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Penicuik people are being encouraged to register for events this Summer to discuss issues important for the town’s future.
Hillend helps launch Disney XD’s Next X
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Harris Booth, who freestyles at Midlothian Snowsports Centre 2-3 times a week, took to the slopes of Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend to help launch Disney XD’s Next X.
Help shape the future of Penicuik
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Everyone is welcome to attend six workshops in June and July about the neighbourhood plan for Penicuik.
Jump for joy
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Lasswade High School Centre is hosting Midlothian's annual Trampoline Championships.
Get set for Midlothian’s Runny Nose Day
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Children in Midlothian are being encouraged to join Runny Nose Day, charity runs across the county for Comic Relief.
People of Penicuik – have your say
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The people of Penicuik and the surrounding district have the opportunity to help shape their future.
