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.

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...

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! buff.ly/Ti4kuv7

📢 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

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! buff.ly/GtiZoQg #WeDemandBetter

📨 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!

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

✊ 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

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.

⚡🌞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!

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. 1/3

📣 Happening tomorrow! 📣 How do we sustain anti-poverty work in Midlothian? Join us this #ChallengePovertyWeek for a morning of discussion around sustaining anti-poverty work in Midlothian. Tue 7 October, 10am–12.30pm St John’s & King’s Park Church, Dalkeith www.eventbrite.com/e/sustaining...

📨 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! preview.mailerlite.io/preview/8498...

🌿✨ 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

🌿🦔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

🌿🍲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!

🥗🌿 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: [email protected]

⚡️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

📣 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

🎉 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. 💚

📣 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!

📨 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...

📣 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!

From pre-school to after school, weekends and beyond, there are weekly and monthly programmes for all, throughout the year... Connect with nature and discover more with The Green Team 💚 Here's a quick taste... for more information head to www.greenteam.org.uk

🎉🌿 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

🥗🍚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-...

👚👖 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!

✨ Still time to apply for our Seedcorn Grants! ✨ Got a great idea for a growing project? Know a young person ready to lead on climate action? Our Seedcorn Grants are still open. Every week we give out grants until the funds run out! 🔗 Apply now: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/seedcorn-fund/

🎒 Free School Uniform Exchange – 2 Days to Go! 👔👗 One Dalkeith will be hosting a School Uniform Swap with support from the Hub this Thursday. Everyone welcome! Donations welcome. Please drop them at One Dalkeith. Let’s make sure every child starts the school year feeling confident and equipped 💫

📨Our latest newsletter is here! 📨 This month’s highlights include: 🥗 Community meal at MAEDT Pavilion 🧵 Updates from all our Circles 🌿 Seedcorn Grants … and more! Read it now: buff.ly/wALFwxI 📬 Want to get these updates straight to your inbox each month? Sign up here: buff.ly/L8sDx5j

🌱 Seedcorn Grants – Rolling Applications Still Open! 🌱 Our Growing Fund and Young Changemakers Fund are still open for applications on a rolling basis. Every week we give out grants until the funds run out! 🔗 Apply now + full details: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/seedcorn-fund/

For youth cooking sessions in the garden on 15th & 23rd July. 10:00-12:00. Thanks to @midlothiancan.bsky.social for their Seedcorn Young Changemakers Fund. Only 2 places left if anyone still interested in joining us tomorrow.👉 bookwhen.com/growingfamil... 🙏🙌🔥💚

🎒 Free School Uniform Exchange – Donations Needed! 👔👗 
One Dalkeith will be hosting a School Uniform Swap with MCAN support 📅Thu 24th July, 11am–3pm 📍 One Dalkeith, 21 Eskdaill Court
 Good-quality pre-loved school uniforms, sorted by size and school. No payment required, just take what you need!

Last month, we had a great time at our catch-up community meal at the MAEDT Pavilion! 🥗 It was amazing to see so many people coming together and connecting over some tasty food. Here’s a few snapshots from the day! Thanks to everyone who joined us! Looking forward to the next one.

🌱 Seedcorn Grants: Rolling Applications Now Open! 🌱 Good news! Our Growing Fund and Young Changemakers Fund are still open for applications, now on a rolling basis until funds run out! These are first come, first served, so apply early! Apply now: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/seedcorn-fund/

🌱 We’re in the news! 🌱 We’ve been featured on MidlothianView.com, with a spotlight on the work our network is doing across the region. “Real change happens from the ground up.” 👉Read the full article here: www.midlothianview.com/news/network...

📨Our latest newsletter is out 📨 Read about: 🛠️Circle Updates🦔 🤝Hubs Gathering💬 ⛈️Climate Change and Disability event☀️ 📜Climate Stories & Ecocide Bill🧾 ... and more! Read it here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/8498... 📬Subscribe now: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/contact/news...

🌿Looking for fun activities this summer?🌞 Newtongrange Community Garden has a brilliant line-up of activities this July. If you're into... 🐝Bees and pollinators 🦇Nighttime bat walks 🌳Nature skills 🎨 Hands-on crafts 🍓Community spirit ...don't miss it! 📅 Full schedule: lu.ma/user/newtong...

🥗🍚HAPPENING TOMORROW: Community Meal & a Chat🥕🍲 Join us for a free meal and a chat at the MAEDT Pavilion. Catch up, share your work, and connect with others. 🕒Thursday, 19th June 7pm-9pm 📍MAEDT Pavilion, 14-15 Bogwood Road Mayfield www.eventbrite.com/e/mcan-community-meal-tickets-1394842203579

👕✂️Join Our First Reuse, Share & Repair Circle Meeting!🪛📦 Are you looking to shape a local reuse revolution? Join us on: 📅Wed, 25th June, 5-7pm 📍Dalkeith 🔗Sign up: buff.ly/Bqaiu47 #RepairReuseShare #MidlothianReuse #ReuseRevolution #CircularEconomy

🌧️"Holding on to the metal spikes with wet and frozen fingers I inched my way slowly across, trying not to look at the brown swollen South Esk below and blotting out the roar of a river in spate"🌊 Our last story comes from S. Mason. Thank you to all participants! 📖 Full story: buff.ly/43GMSLG

🌱 Growing Fund! Just over ONE week to apply!🪴 Up to £500 to supports projects that enhance community gardens, green spaces, and sustainable growing initiatives. 📅 Deadline: Sunday, 15th June 2025 🔗 Apply now! www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/seedcorn-fund/

⚡Join Us for the First Energy & Heat Circle Meeting! 💡 Are you interested in renewable energy, energy efficiency, or exploring community-owned energy in Midlothian? 📅 Wed, 18th June, 5-7pm 📍 Midlothian Community Action, 4-8 White Hart St, EH22 1AE 🔗 Sign-up now: buff.ly/U8Fu5CA

🥗🍚Community Meal & a Chat - you're invited!🥕🍲 Are you a community group or organisation working in Midltohian? This is a chance to catch up, share your work, and connect with others. 🕒Thu, 19th Jun 7pm-9pm 📍MAEDT Pavilion Let us know you're joining: www.eventbrite.com/e/mcan-commu...

Breezy Bonnyrigg Gala day. Loanhead Community Garden was delighted to be sharing a stall with @midlothiancan.bsky.social & Midlothian Wildflowers. Thank you to everyone that wafted by & came to say hello. 🙏😁💚🌱🌍🌳 #LoanheadCommunityGarden #MidlothianWildflowers

🌿🌍‘The blood weeps in my heart when I do shape In forms imaginary, th’ unguided days And rotten times that you may look upon When I am sleeping with my ancestors.’ This week’s featured writer is retired Barbara Wood. 📖 Full story here: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/2025/05/30/c...

☀️Young Changemakers Fund! Open for applications☀️ Up tp £250 for youth projects that aim to educate, inspire and involve children and young people (up to 25) in climate action or nature protection. 📅 Deadline: Sunday, 15th June 2025 🔗 Apply now! www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/seedcorn-fund/

🌳🚀“We should put solar panels next to the sun. Made of titanium, so they won’t melt.”☀️🛰️ This week’s Creative Writing Competition feature comes from 9-year-old Archibald Clark 📖 Full story: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/2025/05/23/c... Young changemakers really do have the best ideas!💚

📨Our latest newsletter is now out!📨 Read about 🌱Seedcorn Grants 🗣️Reflections on our Big Blether ☀Upcoming Circle meetings ...and more! Read: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/8498... 📬Want updates on your mailbox every month? Subscribe: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/contact/newsletter-signup/

☀️☂️"You'll battle rain and howling wind On rising with the lark Then later on at lunch-time It's "taps aff" in Kings' Park."⛈️👙 -S. Mason Holiday Hotspot? Read in full this submission of our Creative Writing Competition! 📖 Full story here: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/2025/05/16/c...