Sport and leisure news
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Young winners announced
Published on 29 Nov 2023
The winners of the Midlothian Young People Awards (MYPA) 2023 have been announced at a special ceremony held at Rosslyn Chapel.
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Burnbrae Primary School cycling to success
Published on 31 Oct 2023
Burnbrae Primary School in Bonnyrigg has been selected as runner up for the Cycling Scotland Bikeability School of the Year award.
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Four days left to nominate
Published on 24 Oct 2023
If you know an inspirational young person you have four days left to nominate them for a special award.
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New partnership agreement signed with sportscotland
Published on 16 Oct 2023
Midlothian Council has signed a new four-year partnership agreement with sportscotland that will see more than £1.45 million invested in supporting our communities to be more active.
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Still time to nominate amazing young people!
Published on 4 Oct 2023
There's still over a week left to nominate a young person for a Midlothian Young People Award.
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Awards scheme for inspirational youth launched
Published on 29 Aug 2023
Do you know an inspirational young person?
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Book now to 'Walk the Line'
Published on 15 Aug 2023
Lace up your walking boots and grab your water bottle to join this group of enthusiasts and hundreds more for our annual Walk the Line event.
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Locals are loving their new pump track
Published on 6 Apr 2023
A new looping trail for bikers and skaters called a ‘pump track’ is fast becoming a focal point for local people thanks to partnership working between the council and the North Middleton community.
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New football pitches confirmed for Midlothian communities
Published on 23 Mar 2023
Communities across Midlothian are to benefit from new football pitches and upgrades to existing amenities under proposals to address the findings of a report on the county’s outdoor football pitches.
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Young awards winners announced
Published on 8 Dec 2022
The winners of the The Midlothian’s Young People Awards 2022 have been announced at a special ceremony at Rosslyn Chapel.
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Ageing Well Walking Rugby raises money for foodbank
Published on 7 Dec 2022
Local children and families in need are to benefit from a £1000 donation to Midlothian Food Bank by Midlothian Walking Rugby players. Half of the donation was matched by the teams shirt sponsor.
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Gorebridge Leisure Centre new Sunday opening hours
Published on 2 Nov 2022
Until further notice, Gorebridge Leisure Centre will open between 2pm-6pm on Sundays.
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Winning award was a positive experience for art club
Published on 5 Oct 2022
Do you know any young role models?
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Lasswade and Newbattle Leisure centre spas to re-open
Published on 26 Aug 2022
From Saturday 27 August, Lasswade and Newbattle centres will re-open their spas to customers and members. Facilities had been closed because of global chlorine supply issues.
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Closure of leisure centre spas
Published on 17 Jun 2022
As a result of the current international situation, we are currently experiencing supply chain and distribution issues for chlorine. Regrettably, we have had to take the decision to close our spas from Saturday 18 June until further notice.
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Visit the Vogrie Wonderland Story and Book Festival
Published on 17 Jun 2022
Something exciting is coming to Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 23 July! Wonderland Story & Book Festival by The Book Whisperers is Midlothian's new free family festival.
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Midlothian hosts Scotland's first walking rugby festival
Published on 17 May 2022
Midlothian made sporting history on Saturday when it hosted Scotland’s first walking rugby festival.
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Poltonhall improvements thanks to partnership working
Published on 18 Feb 2022
Midlothian Council Leader, Councillor Derek Milligan has praised the “fantastic” partnership working that is bringing major improvements to Poltonhall Recreation Ground.
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Midlothian’s Young People Awards winners announced
Published on 26 Jan 2022
Winners and runners up have been announced for The Midlothian’s Young People Awards (MYPA) 2021 at a special online ceremony.
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Walking Rugby players donate to local food bank
Published on 18 Nov 2021
Local children and families in need are to benefit from a £500 donation to Midlothian Food Bank by Midlothian Walking Rugby players.
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Depute provost 'outblinged' by local Paralympian Bronze medallist
Published on 28 Sep 2021
Depute Provost Councillor Margot Russell was honoured to welcome Loanhead swimmer Scott Quin back to his local pool after he won a Bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
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Council Leader grateful for defibrillator donation
Published on 8 Sep 2021
Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan has thanked home builder Taylor Wimpey East Scotland for donating a public access defibrillator (PAD) to the Lasswade Centre.
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Midlothian welcomes Tour of Britain cyclists
Published on 31 Aug 2021
Midlothian is to welcome the UK’s most prestigious stage race on Saturday 11 September as Tour of Britain cyclists battle it out from Hawick to Edinburgh.
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Celebrating return of touch rugby
Published on 21 May 2021
You may have spotted the council’s Ageing Well Walking Rugby Club President Charlie Adams, pictured far left, on television this week.
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