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Creating fairer, more sustainable and resilient communities in Midlothian🌱

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https://www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk
🗣️ Shape the next chapter of Scotland’s Climate Action Hubs

The Scottish Government is evaluating the Hubs programme.
If you have worked with the Hub this is your chance to share what’s working, what’s not, and what kind of support communities really need!

online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/In...
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
At the end of October we joined @povertyalliance.org and
thousands of people in Edinburgh for #ScotlandDemandsBetter, marching of groups from all of Scotland💚

We marched for fair work, better social services and more investment in people and planet, because a just transition must work for everyone.
November 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Part of the Riverwoods Blueprint Project, the Hub and Buglife invite you to our Riverwoods Film Screening!

️Discover the importance of woodlands along rivers and hear about the work Buglife and the Hub are doing.

🗓️Sat, 8th Nov 2-4pm
🗺️One Dalkeith

👉 Register: www.buglife.org.uk/events/river...
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Lovely afternoon in Rosewell, bringing people together over good food and conversation at St Matthew’s Church.🍲💚

A huge thank you to Katy (Growing Families) and Julia (Midlothian Wildflowers) for making the meal happen.

👉Read for more on what we’ve been up to recently!
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October 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
📢 On Sat 15th Nov join Scotland’s Climate March in Glasgow to demand a better world for all on the COP30 Global Day of Action.
Global Solidarity. A Fair Transition. Caring For Our Planet.
Join the action: climatemarch.scot

#ScotlandsClimateMarch
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We're ready for #ScotlandDemandsBetter! Will you join us?

This Saturday 25 October in Edinburgh we march for better social security, better jobs, & better services. Look out for our 'Midlothian Demands Better' signs!

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#WeDemandBetter
October 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
📨 Our latest newsletter is here! 📨

This month’s highlights include:
⚡Exciting news for community energy in Midlothian
🤝 Guides on adaptation and climate funding for Third Sector Organisations
🌊Riverwoods film screening
💬 Circle Updates
📢 Scotland Demands Better and Climate March
… and more!
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We had a fantastic time at the Community Energy Scotland Members Conference, joining others working to make community energy thrive across the country. 🌞

With new funding and projects underway across
Midlothian, it’s an exciting time for community-powered
renewables.

#CommunityEnergy
#CommonWatt
October 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
✊ Change happens when people stand together.

We’re proud to stand with Scotland Demands Better

📅 Sat 25 Oct, 10:30am
🗺️ Scottish Parliament, then march to The Meadows

Why we're marching: mca.scot/2025/10/midl...

#ScotlandDemandsBette #MidlothianDemandsBetter #WeDemandBetter
@povertyalliance.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last month, we joined hundreds of people from across Scotland at the country’s largest ever Climate Lobby, calling on MSPs to take more ambitious climate action!

Organised by Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, the event brought together over 500 attendees and, all focused on building a greener future.
October 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
⚡🌞Exciting news for community energy in Midlothian!🌞⚡

Together with West & East Lothian Hubs, we've been awarded a grant to explore community-owned solar energy.

This will support feasibility studies to explore community-owned solar energy, reducing emissions and keeping profits locally!
October 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Great to see so many faces for Sustaining Anti-Poverty Work in Midlothian, organised by Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network, as we mark #ChallengePovertyWeek.

Our manager Abi took part in the event to launch two new, free resources developed in collaboration between the Hub and MFIN.

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October 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
📨 Our latest newsletter is here! 📨

This month’s highlights include:
🦋 Vogrie Pogrie!
🤝 Opportunity for volunteering support
🌿 Nature & Conservation Learning Day
💬 Circle Updates
📢 Challenge Poverty Week and Scotland Demands Better rally
… and more!

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September 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🌿✨ What a weekend at Vogrie Pogrie! ✨🌿

We loved meeting so many of you at our MCAN tent!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for some great chats!

#VogriePogrie #MidlothianEvents #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #WildlifeCorridors #MidlothianPollinators
September 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🌿🦔Nature Conservation Learning Day🦋🍄

Join us for a full day of hands-on workshops exploring nature and conservation!

🗺️ Vogrie Country Park
🗓️Thu 2nd October, 10am-4pm

🔗Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-con...

#MidlothianNature #VogrieCountryPark #MidlothianBiodiveristy #MidlothianConservation
September 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🌿🍲Community, Conversation & Good Food🍚🥕

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our MCAN Community Meal at the end of last month!💚

It was wonderful to share a delicious lunch, swap ideas, and connect. A huge thank you to One Dalkeith for hosting us and cooking the most delicious feast!
September 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
🥗🌿 Rosewell Free Community Meal 🌿🥗

Join Midlothian Climate Action, Midlothian Wildflowers, and Growing Families for a free community meal.

📍 St Matthew’s Church, Rosewell
📅Thuy 26th September, 3–5pm

📧 Questions or dietary requirements? Email: cory.maccormack@midlothianclimateaction.org.uk
September 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
⚡️JOB OPPORTUNITY: Community Energy Scotland is hiring💡

Project Officer to be based out of one of the Climate Action Hubs in Edinburgh, the Lothians or Fife.

Deadline: 5pm, Monday 15th September

Learn more: communityenergy.scot/news/job-vac...

#ClimateJobs #MidlothianJobs #CommunityEnergy
September 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
📣 Join us at Scotland’s biggest ever climate lobby on 18 September in Edinburgh!

The Scottish Government is developing a new Climate Change Plan and this is your chance to shape it! On 18 September, meet your MSPs and call for real action.

👉 More: buff.ly/5Fccmm5

#MassLobby #ActNowChangeForever
September 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🎉 MCAN at Vogrie Pogrie 🌿🎶

📍 Vogrie Country Park
📅 13–14 September

After a fantastic time last year, we’re excited to be back at Vogrie Pogrie, Midlothian’s celebration of nature, music, and community!

Come say hello, join in, and celebrate what makes our communities greener and stronger. 💚
September 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
📨 Our latest newsletter is here! 📨

This month’s highlights include:
🤝 How to Attract & Keep Volunteers Training
🥗 Community Meal at One Dalkeith
🌿 Biodiversity Learning Day at Vogrie Country Park
💬 See what our Circles have been up to
… and more!

Read it here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/8498...
August 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
📣 Is your group struggling to find enough volunteers?🙋

If so, this training is for you!✨

📅 Wed, August 27, 10am – 12:30pm
📍 Midlothian Community Action, Dalkeith

🔗 Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-att...

This session is for organisations working in Midlothian. Spaces are limited, book early!
August 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🎉🌿 We’ve just passed 50 members! 🌿🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that over 50 groups are now part of MCAN! 💚

Check out our members: buff.ly/dl1kF0Q

Thank you for being part of this movement. Here's to the next 50! 🙌

#ClimateAction #CommunityAction #Changemakers #PeoplePoweredChange
August 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🥗🍚Join us for a delicious lunch at One Dalkeith, to chat about climate or anything you fancy.🥕🍲

Your group doesn't need to be part of the network to join us. Come introduce yourself!

🕒Thu, 28th Aug 12:30-2.30pm
📍One Dalkeith

Let us know you're joining: www.eventbrite.com/e/lunchtime-...
August 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
👚👖 Thanks to everyone who took part in the School Uniform Swap! ♻️🎒

We rehomed 40+ items and collected 140+, keeping clothes in use and out of landfill!

Our Reuse, Share & Repair Circle is already planning what’s next. Got ideas or want to help?

♻️ Let’s start a reuse revolution in Midlothian!
August 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM