Midlothian Demands Better: Banner Making for Change
As communities across Scotland prepare to march for a fairer future, Midlothian is getting creative. On Thursday 23 October, local residents, community groups, and campaigners are invited to join Midlothian Community Action at One Dalkeith for a banner-making session ahead of the Scotland Demands Better march in Edinburgh.
Hosted in partnership with Midlothian Climate Action Network, the event – titled Midlothian Demands Better – is a chance to come together, share ideas, and make banners that reflect the local issues we care about most. Whether it’s housing, transport, wages, or public services, we’ll be exploring what “better” means for Midlothian.
Materials will be provided, and attendees are encouraged to bring cardboard or reusable items to keep things sustainable. There’ll be tea and biscuits, – and plenty of space to chat, create, and connect.
Why We’re Marching
Scotland Demands Better, organised by The Poverty Alliance, is a non-partisan march and rally taking place on Saturday 25 October in Edinburgh. It’s a call for:
- Better jobs for everyone who needs one, with fair conditions and wages that pay the bills.
- Better investment for life’s essentials, like affordable homes, good public transport, a thriving natural environment and strong public services.
- Better social security so that all of us have a foundation for the future.
Change for the better happens when people stand together and demand it. Scotland needs that change. Too many are struggling to afford life’s essentials. Too many are going hungry, living in cold homes, or working jobs that don’t pay the bills. This march is about standing together to say: we deserve better.
The march will assemble from 10am at the Scottish Parliament, proceeding along the Royal Mile to George IV Bridge and concluding at The Meadows with a rally involving music, speeches, stalls and workshops.
Midlothian’s Voice Matters
The banner-making session is part of a wider effort to ensure Midlothian’s voice is heard. What would “better” look like here? What are the local demands we want to amplify?
Whether you’re a volunteer, staff member, activist, or simply curious, everyone is welcome. Come along, get creative, and help us make sure Midlothian has strong representation at the Scotland Demands Better march.
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