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25/12/2025

Merry Christmas Midlothian. Here are emergency contact numbers and Midlothian Council open hours.

24/12/2025

Thank you VOCAL Midlothian for this excellent collation of useful Contacts. Have a safe and happy festive season everyone!

Ahead of the festive period, we have collated some useful contact details for out-of-hours services and organisations.

Christmas mental health tips from Mind: https://ow.ly/cJrp50XFKV2

Midlothian Social Work: 0131 271 3900 / 0800 731 6969 (out of hours / emergency)

NHS 24: Non emergencies dial 111 (or contact GP)

Police Scotland: Non emergencies dial 101

For emergencies (ambulance, fire and police): dial 999

Accident & Emergency Departments (A&E):

Aged 13+: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh: 0131 563 1000

Under 13yrs: Royal Hospital for Sick Children: 0131 536 0000

All ages A&E Dept St. John’s Hospital, Livingston: 01506 532000

Western General: 0131 537 1000

Samaritans: 116 123 (free from mobile & landline)

Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline: 0808 027 1234

Edinburgh Crisis Centre (mental health): 0808 801 0414

Emergency Mental Health Assessment Service: 0131 537 6000

If you smell Gas: 0800 111 999

Water supply emergencies: 0800 0778 778

Electricity power cuts: 105

23/12/2025

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🎉 We're celebrating 40 Years of Isi Allen! 🎉
For four decades, Loanhead Library Manager Isi Allen has been one of Midlothian’s most familiar and loved faces — a creative force who has helped turn our libraries into true community hubs.
Starting in 1985 with the old brown card checkout system, Isi quickly made her mark. As Mayfield Library Manager, she launched the area’s first structured school class visits, sparking a wave of children (and later their parents and grandparents!) discovering the joy of the library.
Isi’s imagination has always shone — from the famous Smoothie Bike and Burst’N’Books bags to the 2013 pole dancing fitness class that took Mayfield Library to worldwide media attention!
Since opening the new Loanhead Library in 2017, she’s helped welcome 10,000 visitors a month, creating a vibrant, inclusive space full of Bookbug sessions, film groups, Knit & Knatter and more.
But ask Isi what matters most?
💛 “People. Sometimes a smile and a chat can make all the difference.”
Here’s to Isi — 40 years of dedication, creativity and community spirit… with many more to come. 📚💫

23/12/2025

Thank you everyone who has been a part of our community this year. We can’t wait to to see what the year has in store for us ✨

18/12/2025

18/12/2025

We’re excited to welcome you back as Penicuik Gym reopens on Saturday 27 December 🎉💪, revealing a fully refreshed space and the next step in our MiLeisure journey.
We’d also like to thank you for your patience during the refurbishment and the slight delay in reopening 🙏. During this time, we carried out essential maintenance on the top floor, including a full revamp of the air conditioning ❄️, plus new graphics, layout, design, and flooring 🎨🛠️.
✨ What’s new?
• Brand new equipment, refreshed interiors, and engaging training zones 🏋️‍♂️🚴‍♀️
• Smart technology, improved WiFi, tailored programmes, and built in wellness tracking 📱📶💛
MiLeisure is all about training smarter, staying connected, and enjoying a motivating, inspiring gym environment ⭐.
Before your visit, download the Technogym app from the Apple Store or Google Play to get the most from the new equipment and personalise your fitness experience 📲.
Welcome to MiLeisure – MiHealth, MiFitness, MiFuture 🌟💙

18/12/2025

07/12/2025

Remember to look after yourself this holiday season. It's for you as well!
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27/11/2025

Well done!

26/11/2025

Winter newsletter is now available Download from

https://www.forwardmid.org.uk/newsletters/122025.pdf