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10/11/2025

Everyone's invited!

Wednesday the 19th is International Men's Day and, to celebrate, the doors are open:

From 12pm until 2 we're hosting our first Open Day. Everyone and anyone can stop on by at this free, drop-in event and see for themselves what Dalkeith Men's Shed is all about.

Light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there and if you're able to help us spread the word on your socials? It would be greatly appreciated.

Esk Valley Rotary Dalkeith library Jewson Dalkeith Dalkeith Petanque Club. Dalkeith Arts One Dalkeith Marjory Coop National Mining Museum Newtongrange Primary School Kirsty McNeill MP for Midlothian Midlothian Community Action Midlothian CAN VOCAL Midlothian

10/11/2025

The Midlothian Carer Community Fund is an initiative led by VOCAL and funded by Midlothian HSCP that distributes direct grants to community organisations to support unpaid carers.

By providing grants to local organisations, we aim to increase the capacity of local groups to support unpaid carers, and establish long-term support networks. We are pleased to announce that the following Midlothian organisations have been awarded funding:

- Dalkeith Arts – Art for Life group for carers at the Woodburn Community Hub
- Gorebridge Beacon – Carer Breather Café
- Loanhead Community Garden – Art and Nature Wellness Workshops
- Dalkeith Men's Shed – Group for Carers
- Glencorse Centre – Parent Carers Group (Parent Pause)
- The Cold Water Therapist - Cold water therapy sessions for carers

You can read more about the Carer Community Fund on the VOCAL website: https://ow.ly/J5s850Xp9Vg

25/10/2025

Fancy a spoooky day out? Penicuiks Pumpkin Patch is where its at!

03/10/2025

Pain Education for the Nation.
Do you suffer from pain?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5zRYr3ZE/

Do you experience persistent pain?

We are proud to be supporting 'Pain Education for the Nation', a free live session led by Flippin' Pain.

Join them on the 15th October, 5.30pm - 7.30pm to:
🧠 Explore what pain really is
🧠 Learn what can help pain
🧠 Hear real stories of recovery

🔗 To find out more and sign up, click the link: https://bit.ly/4nRcW9X

03/10/2025

Another LCiL essential zoom for you. Midlothian Peer Support Group focused on Self-Directed Support.

Join us online for our Midlothian Social Care (Self-Directed Support) Peer Support Group!

📅Date: Thursday 16th of October
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Location: Online via Zoom

Learn more about your Self-directed Support options and connect with others through shared experiences.

You can now sign up for our peer support groups on Eventbrite! Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-midlothian-social-care-self-directed-supportpeer-support-group-tickets-1662554879399?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Peer Support and Learning team at PSL@lothiancil.org.uk.

03/10/2025

Energy Awareness and Advice coming up with LCiL. See you there?

Join the Disability Advice & Information team for top tips on cutting energy costs in your home!

Free online practical workshop on Wednesday 15 October from 11am to 1pm.

More info: https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/events/energy-advice/

Email the DAIS team for more info / book your free place: DAIS@lothiancil.org.uk

03/10/2025

Keep safe everyone.

⚠️ latest ⚠️

🟠 Amber wind warnings for north and west of Scotland today and tomorrow

🟡 Yellow warnings also issued for wind and rain

🚓 Follow Police Scotland advice

🚗 Visit www.traffic.scot for live trunk road updates

🌧️ Stay with Met Office

03/10/2025

Need support to learn Digital Skills?
With more and more online these days it's essential that people have the know how to get online.
Drop in sessions around Midlothian on Wednesdays 1:30-3pm.
See you there!

Connect Online💻

Do you need some help with your smartphone, tablet or laptop?

Come along to Connect online at The Steading on Wednesday afternoons for some friendly support.

Drop in sessions run every Wednesday 1:30-3pm.

Midlothian Community Action