Special supplement in Midlothian News
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With the Lasswade Centre nearly completed and plans underway for a new Newbattle, we’re devoting eight pages in this month's Midlothian News to what these projects will mean for our communities.
Sport and leisure
Skatepark is go!
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A new £80,000 skatepark is to be built in Newtongrange thanks to a successful partnership between the council and the community.
All of our leisure centres are open as normal
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With New Year and Christmas now over, why not head down to our leisure centres to work off those extra pounds we all tend to pile on at this time of year?
Return of our popular Midnight League football
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Are you aged between 12 and 18? Do you want to play FREE five-a-side football?
Walking a straight line to success
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We are already planning next year's Walk the Line event.
Keep safe this Guy Fawkes Night
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Read our top tips for a safe Bonfire Night.
We're hoping to reopen Newbattle swimming pool later today
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The Newtongrange pool was closed over the weekend because of a maintenance problem.
Newbattle pool closing early
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Newbattle swimming pool is closing early tonight (Thursday) because of lighting problems.
Stride out with Ageing Well
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Ageing Well Midlothian is inviting local walkers of all ages to ‘Walk the Line’ from Penicuik to Eskbank on Saturday 29 September.
Exciting line-up in our Seniors Week
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Midlothian Seniors Week takes place from Monday 1 to Friday 5 October and our Ageing Well team members have organised an exciting series of free shows and activities for local seniors to enjoy.
Penicuik Centre re-opens
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The Penicuik Centre has re-opened. It closed temporarily earlier today (Tuesday) because of a power cut in the local area.
Newbattle swimming pool is open
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Newbattle swimming pool is open as normal today (Thursday).
Newbattle swimming pool temporarily closed
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Newbattle swimming pool in Newtongrange has been closed.
The Penicuik Centre has reopened
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The Penicuik Centre has reopened.
The day the torch came to town: new exhibition
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Re-live the excitement of the day the Olympic Torch came to Midlothian.
Summer of Sport 2012 programme
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Summer is here, but how to entertain kids aged 5-14? Don’t worry, Midlothian Council’s packed programme of summer sports and activities is here to answer your SOS.
Third Annual Midlothian Games on 17 June
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The third annual Midlothian Games returns to Bonnyrigg's King George V Park this Summer on Sunday, 17 June between 11am and 4pm.
Midlothian’s rugby to draw on Scott’s lucky number 7
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Scott Riddell, Midlothian Council’s Rugby Development Officer, has been selected in the Scotland 7s Squad for the forthcoming Glasgow 7s and London 7s.
Darren Campbell presents Mayfield Leisure Centre with Quest award
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Quest, the UK Quality Scheme for Sport and Leisure, has recognised Mayfield Leisure Centre’s continuous commitment to quality.
Sign up for Easter Football Courses
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Love Football? Then now’s your chance to sign up for Scottish FA Easter Holiday Courses taking place at venues across Midlothian.
Sporting Superstars visit Dalkeith for Sport Relief
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Dalkeith High School welcomed some very special celebrity guests on Friday morning (16 March) for a fundraising event in support of Sport Relief 2012.
Midlothian Olympic Torchbearing streets confirmed
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The inspirational Torchbearers and streets in Midlothian which the Olympic Flame will be carried along have been announced today (19 March) as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
Video promotes Midlothian Snowsports Centre to schools
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A new DVD is being launched to encourage pupils from Edinburgh and the Lothians to visit Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend.
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.
Olympic rings not coming to Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend
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However an alternative installation might be considered by Midlothian Council.
Olympian talks to Lasswade High School
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Pupils at Lasswade High School in Midlothian are going to be treated to an insight into the life and work of Olympian and double world champion Sarah Winckless at the end of January.
Our campaign on Hillend hits gold
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Campaign to keep Hillend open honoured
Have an active autumn
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Don't be tempted to abandon your fitness regime just because the nights are getting darker.
New lighting switched on at Penicuik skate-park
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Penicuik skate-park will be staying open later this autumn and winter after a new lighting system was switched on at the park.
Do you know any sporting superstars?
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We are looking for nominations for our annual Midlothian Sports Awards.
Summer football programme launched
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Midlothian’s 2011 summer football programme has been unveiled – the Scottish FA Holiday Courses.
Why don't you - Summer of Sport
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Looking for inspiration to keep the kids active in the holidays? Try our annual summer sport programme.
Run a marathon with Tonezone
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Tonezone is running a marathon challenge. Run the marathon distance on the treadmill for the chance to win a prize.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre reopens
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend has reopened to the public following damage caused by the recent severe weather.
