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Social Enterprise in the Spotlight: The Storehouse, Penicuik
Fraser Waugh recently caught up with Aglaia Kempinski, the Community Development Manager at the Storehouse in Penicuik to talk about all things eco-friendly, organic, and how this store aims to…
Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2021
In 2021, we did things a little differently. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the award ceremony was held online. There was also a new category introduced to acknowledge the amazing community-led…
Welcoming a new face thanks to the Kickstart Scheme
We’re delighted to be part of the Kickstart initiative, created as part of the government’s coronavirus response to provide paid employment and career support to Universal Credit claimants aged 16-24.…
Make a change in your community
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the best in Midlothian communities. We’ve seen people banding together to look after neighbours and the environment. Now is time to think about the…
Artists supported through youth arts programme
Made in Midlothian, in partnership with Midlothian Voluntary Action, has selected seven freelance artists to deliver creative projects with young people across local communities. Funded by Creative Scotland’s Youth Arts…
Good Governance in the Third Sector
Moving your Board Meetings Online This month we’re publishing a series of blog posts to help organisations update their governing documents if needed, so online meetings can continue. Here’s the…
Virtual meeting best practice
A poor internet connection, a frozen screen and Zoom fatigue are all problems that those of us taking part in video meetings have experienced during the pandemic. For all the…
Connect with Burns in 2021!
Three very talented volunteers from Volunteer Midlothian made our online Burns celebration this week an especially enjoyable evening for all involved. They joined staff and volunteers from our Connect and…
Volunteer Midlothian and Health in Mind team up to offer mental health training in January
Hello and happy new year to you all from Volunteer Midlothian! Also not so happy, since we have entered another full lockdown across the UK, but we can only make…
Retirement of George Wilson, Manager of MVA
We are sad (but happy for George!) to share the news that George Wilson, Manager of MVA, retired at the end of September. George has worked in Midlothian since 1994. He initially managed…
Statement from Police Scotland and Midlothian Council about sharing on social media
Our partners at Police Scotland and Midlothian Council have asked us to endorse this statement about sharing of personal data on social media and other digital or online platforms. Please folks – be…
