Midlothian Council

The Unpaid Work team have been helping make improvements to local youth project Y2K over the past year or so. They've painted walls, installed a TV, scrubbed and painted the deck and spruced up the garden. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2MjrSAE

What matters to you, and your community? Are you looking for some answers from the people whose job it is to work with you to help plan Midlothian’s future? Then why not join the audience for Your Question Time, a special event to be held at Newbattle High School on Tuesday 25 June at 7.15pm.
It’s your chance to question a panel from Midlothian Community Planning Partnership, including representatives from Midlothian Council, NHS Lothian, Midlothian Health and Social Care Par...tnership, Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland.
All are welcome to attend. To ask a question in advance or to find out more, email HaveYourSay@midlothian.gov.uk
Your Question Time is being organised for radio broadcast in association with Black Diamond FM.
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Tues 11 June - put the date in your diary if you want to see how your feedback has been used to shape masterplans for Newtongrange and Stobhill/Lady Victoria? Come to our drop-in event at the mining museum: http://ow.ly/2g3X50uqf0o #BordersRailway #Newtongrange

Last chance!
Help us celebrate amazing young people who are making a difference.
Today's the last day to nominate a young person or group for a Midlothian's Young People Award.
... It's easy to nominate
https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/…/lets_ce lebrate_amazing_youn…
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Amy told us a little bit about why she loves being a carer. If you're interested in starting a career in health and social care, please get in touch - our partner agencies are hiring now! Call McSence on 0131 454 1500 to find out more.

Whether you’re an established business, a new start up or have a business idea that you’re looking to get off the ground, Business Gateway Midlothian is here to help. A new programme of business workshops and events has been released, with courses at Newbattle Library. Find out more at www.bgateway.com/local-offices/midlothian /events

Parents to be? Book now for the Peep to be antenatal group. It is starting on Wed12 June from 6:30-7:30pm in the Midlothian Community Hospital, EH22 3ND. All welcome from 20 weeks + of pregnancy. http://ow.ly/Lofe50uoBcG #Peep #pregnancy @MidEarly @MidLibraries

A fully-illustrated book highlighting the rich history of Dalkeith will be launched at Dalkeith Library this Friday, 31 May.
Dalkeith: aspects of the history of a Scottish burgh is compiled from articles researched and written by David R Smith. Elected to Dalkeith Burgh Council in 1952 at the age of 21, David Smith was the youngest councillor in Scotland at the time. David went on to serve, at different times, on Midlothian County Council, as Provost of Dalkeith and as Conven...or of the District Council.
Beginning in the 1950s and continuing until the first decade of the 21st century, David submitted many articles on the history of Dalkeith to the Advertiser newspaper. This new volume comprises a selection of these.
The book, priced £10, will be launched at Dalkeith Library on 31 May at 7.30pm. Admission is free, with tickets available from the Library. https://bit.ly/2wi8xVH
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We're reminding local groups with a project to improve a town centre? to apply now for capital funding. Midlothian Council has £910,000 from the Scottish Govt’s £50 million Town Centre Capital Fund. Find out more including how to apply: http://ow.ly/ohwQ50unSXl

A reminder that a new monthly hearing aid maintenance clinic starts tomorrow in Penicuik Town Hall, running from 10.30am-11.30am. Come along for re-tubing, battery replacement and advice.

From walking to cycling, parkour, roller skating, talks and so much more. The Midlothian Outdoor Festival offers more than 70 events, most of which are free. Find out more including how to book at www.midlothian.gov.uk/outdoor-festival

You still have 4 days left in which to nominate an amazing young person for a Midlothian's Young People Award. If you know someone whose contribution to their local community deserves to be recognised, get nominating!
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How can we reduce offending in Midlothian? Give us your views: http://ow.ly/1lkT50ugb0G

Don't miss the Ageing Well walking football monthly sessions at Saltire Soccer Centre. Come along tomorrow (Tuesday) for a 5.30pm kick off. There is tea, coffee and good chat afterwards. If you need more info call 0131 561 6506.⚽ Here are just some of the players from our last session. The bad news is the women won't be around as they are off to Hampden to watch a friendly match!

Want to see how your feedback has been used to shape masterplans for Newtongrange and Stobhill/Lady Victoria? Come to our drop-in event on Tuesday 11 June at the mining museum: http://ow.ly/Ewjb50uqeXn #BordersRailway #Newtongrange

Please share or get in touch with Police if you can help find Tony Hutchison, who has gone missing from Gorebridge.