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🚲 Free Bike Check This Sunday! 🚲Wondering if your bike is roadworthy? Bring it along for a free check-up!The Council’s A...
19/06/2026

🚲 Free Bike Check This Sunday! 🚲

Wondering if your bike is roadworthy? Bring it along for a free check-up!
The Council’s Active Travel team will be at Danderhall Miners Club this Sunday 21 June, offering:

✅ Free bike safety checks
🎁 Cycling goodies
💬 Advice on active travel
🕚 Drop in anytime between 11:00am – 2:00pm

No booking needed—just pop along! 🚴‍♂️

How can the council and our community planning partners make your lives better? Come along to our drop-ins to have a cha...
19/06/2026

How can the council and our community planning partners make your lives better? Come along to our drop-ins to have a chat about what’s important to you in your community. Here’s where we’ll until the end of June:

• Woodburn Hub, 10c Woodburn Rd, Dalkeith EH22 2AT: Mon 22nd, 9.30 am – 11.30am
• Penicuik Town Hall Room 14, 33 High Street, Penicuik, EH26 8HS: Tues 23rd, 2pm – 3.30pm
• GP Room at Newbattle Community Learning Centre, 67 Gardiner Place, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22: Wed 24th, 1pm – 3pm
• Penicuik Town Hall, 33 High Street, Penicuik, EH26 8HS: Thurs 25th, 1 – 3pm
• Lasswade High School classroom, 11 Eskdale Dr, Bonnyrigg EH19 2LA: Fri 26th, 1 – 3pm
• Gorebridge Leisure, Hunterfield Rd, Gorebridge EH23 4TX: Mon 29th, 9.30 am – 12.30pm
• MAEDT, 14–15 Bogwood Rd, Mayfield, Dalkeith EH22 5DG: Tues 30th, 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Dalkeith Art Centre last week for Tenants Day, where Midlothian Council tenants were...
19/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Dalkeith Art Centre last week for Tenants Day, where Midlothian Council tenants were able to meet our housing team and a wide range of local partners. It was a great opportunity to ask questions, get support and connect with local services. If you missed it, you can contact the team at [email protected]

Pictured clockwise from bottom right: Richard Ofori (Changeworks), Rory Fraser (Aico) and Michael Kyle (Electrical Safety Officer); Ann Akgul (Midlothian Pantry Network); Gerry Gilmurray (SP Energy); Claire Harrison (Empty Homes and Retrofit Officer; Angela Mitchell (Changeworks); Barry Smith (Melville Housing); Sharon Hill (MAEDT); Kit Shepherd (Rock Trust).

Centre image: Midlothian Council Housing Team, l-r Lesley Gillian, Yvonne Montgomery, Martin Taylor, Kirsty Daly, Kayleigh Gautschi, and Eillidh McKay.

Join a practical and informative session designed to help you plan ahead and feel more confident about the future for yo...
19/06/2026

Join a practical and informative session designed to help you plan ahead and feel more confident about the future for yourself and for the people you care about.

The course is run by the council in conjunction with St. Columba's Hospice Care and The University of Edinburgh.

Explore:
• What do people die from today?
• What is future care planning?
• Powers of Attorney
• Why having a will matters
• Planning for emergencies
…and much more.

This is a safe and open space to ask questions, share experiences, and reflect on what it means to truly live, and die well.

📅 Tuesday 23 June
🕡 6.30pm – 8.30pm
📍 Lasswade High School, 9A Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2LA

Book your place: https://ow.ly/Pw4C50ZbSmq

📧 More information: [email protected]
📞 07500 998508

🌍⚽️ World Cup spirit in full swing at Lasswade Primary! Lasswade Primary School in Bonnyrigg brought the excitement of t...
19/06/2026

🌍⚽️ World Cup spirit in full swing at Lasswade Primary!
Lasswade Primary School in Bonnyrigg brought the excitement of the global game straight to the dining hall with a brilliant ‘Summer Soccer’ themed menu inspired by flavours from around the world. From’ Kickin’ Chicken Bites to a 'Big Match' Margherita pizza with American-style wedges and sweetcorn, it was a winning lineup—finished off with fan favourite Scottish strawberries and strawberry ripple ice cream. 🍓🍦
The hall was alive with colour, decked out in World Cup flag bunting, while cooks Maureen Thompson, Sheena Connor and their incredible team—who serve up an amazing 1,000 meals a week—got into the spirit wearing Scotland Stetsons and a tartan tammy. 🎩🙌
Cabinet Member, Councillor Dianne Alexander joined nursery pupils Kai (5) and Lily (4) for a taster session, celebrating food that brings people together. She said there is nothing more delicious than a nutritious meal served with care and enjoyed in good company. 💙
From homemade soup to mountains of fresh fruit, the menu truly captured the spirit of the World Cup—bringing cultures together, celebrating teamwork and creating a shared sense of excitement across the school community. 🌎✨

Young people see Midlothian differently. They notice what works and what needs to be changed, from their local school to...
19/06/2026

Young people see Midlothian differently. They notice what works and what needs to be changed, from their local school to their neighbourhood.

The Young Midlothian Citizens’ Panel is now open to anyone aged 11–17 living in Midlothian.

We’re asking young people for their views on the priority themes shaping Vision 2050: Single Midlothian Plan, 2027–2030 — covering education, jobs, transport, mental health, community safety, climate action, tackling poverty, and more.

If you work with young people — as a teacher, youth worker, trainer, or mentor — please encourage them to join. Their feedback informs how Midlothian Community Planning Partnership plans services for young people.

Once signed up, members complete 1–2 short surveys a year, and become part of the conversation.
👉SIGN UP — it only takes two minutes:
🔗https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/uxy2e5

IMPORTANT - If you're under 16, Engage Scotland will send your parent or guardian an email with a link to confirm their consent. It takes just two minutes to approve.

Open to anyone aged 11–17 living in Midlothian.

Questions? Contact Engage Scotland at [email protected] or 0800 433 7212.

Midlothian Cares Week begins next Monday...All through next week we're highlighting cost of living supports and services...
19/06/2026

Midlothian Cares Week begins next Monday...

All through next week we're highlighting cost of living supports and services near to you.

Midlothian Council works with trusted partners across the region to ensure you can access the support you need. You're not alone in navigating cost of living challenges - we're help to help.

Whether you're looking for specific support or want to know what's available in your area, our website makes finding help simple.

Find support near you: www.midlothian.gov.uk/midlothiancares

⚽️ Five days of football and new skills in Lasswade - book the Coerver Coaching Football Camp now. Designed for all abil...
18/06/2026

⚽️ Five days of football and new skills in Lasswade - book the Coerver Coaching Football Camp now.

Designed for all abilities, aged 7-15, these sessions build real technique and confidence in a fun, supportive setting.

📍Lasswade Centre - Summer Holiday Camp, ages 7-15, boys and girls. Five day camp running from 29 June - 3 July. From £79 (half day) or £99 (full day).

Book Now: https://ow.ly/BEzz50ZcnuM

Plus, Coerver Football Camps will also be coming to Newbattle in July too, including high performance, goalkeeping and girls-only sessions. Check out the full programme here: https://ow.ly/BEzz50ZcnuM

MiLeisure

⚽️ Football takes centre stage this summer with World Cup excitement in the air, it’s the perfect time to get involved.M...
18/06/2026

⚽️ Football takes centre stage this summer with World Cup excitement in the air, it’s the perfect time to get involved.

MiLeisure has a full programme of paid activities for primary-age children right through to teenagers this summer. From high-performance football coaching to swimming lessons, there’s a level for everyone.

What’s on:
• Coerver Football Camps (ages 7–17) — boys, girls and girls-only options from £79
• Pre-school & beginner swimming lessons — from £24 per block
• Diving sessions for ages 8–15 at Newbattle — £24 for 3 sessions
• Multi-sports camp at Loanhead (P1–7) — £43 for the week
• Rugby at Newbattle, Penicuik & Lasswade (P1–7) — £38.70 for 3 sessions
• KIC Dance at Lasswade — £8.60
• Inclusive play sessions at Newbattle & Danderhall — £6.45 each

No experience needed for any session. Places book up — secure yours early.

👉 Find activities, locations and book: www.midlothian.gov.uk/holiday-fun

Plus, there over 250 FREE activities available including:

Highlights include:

📚 FREE Summer Reading Challenge and 230+ events at Midlothian Libraries
🌳 FREE outdoor adventures with the Midlothian Ranger Service - bug hunts, bat walks, den building and more at Vogrie Country Park
🎨 FREE family activities with CLLE - pottery, cooking, crafts and park games, 7–30 July

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