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SUMMARY:Meet the Funder: Tyne & Esk Communities Development Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person on Wednesday 6 May\, 10am-3pm\, for a drop-in fund surgery to learn more about the Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund. Jayne Adamson\, Project Officer for the Tyne-Esk Local Action Group will be here to answer any questions you may have about the fund. \nWhen: Wednesday 6 May\, 10am-3pm. \nWhere: MCA Offices\, 4-6 White Hart St\, Dalkeith\, EH221AE. \nRegister for the session now on Eventbrite.\nThere will also be online fund surgeries running throughout May (register here). \nAbout the fund \nThe Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund forms part of the Scottish Government’s Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Rural Programme. It involves bottom-up decision making delivered by representatives from the local area – the Local Action Group (LAG). \nThe overarching aim of the funding is to increase support to local rural communities\, individuals and businesses advancing inclusion\, equality and diversity. \nTyne & Esk area funding covers all communities in East Lothian and Midlothian including Dalkeith Country Park\, except for the urban centres of Musselburgh and Dalkeith. \nApplications for the fund close at midnight on Sunday 31 May 2026. \nFind out more about Tyne & Esk CLLD here: https://www.tyneesk.co.uk/ \n 
URL:https://mca.scot/event/meet-the-funder-tyne-esk-communities-development-fund/
LOCATION:Midlothian Community Action\, Midlothian Voluntary Action\, 4-6 White Hart Street\, Dalkeith\, EH22 1AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2026,Funding,In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T093000
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SUMMARY:Training & Networking for Volunteer Coordinators
DESCRIPTION:MCA will be delivering an in-person Attract & Retain Volunteers training session on Monday 11 May 9.30am-1.30pm.  \nRegister on Eventbrite\nThis session is suitable for those who are new to involving volunteers as well as experienced volunteer managers looking for a refresher\, or simply for reassurance. A networking hour will follow on from the training\, with a light lunch provided. You are welcome to attend both the training & networking\, or just attend the part that is most relevant to you. \nNetworking\, sharing ideas\, and support from other volunteer coordinators was a key strength of Volunteer Midlothian’s Volunteer Managers Forum\, and as MCA\, we are keen to continue to offer that space\, as well as provide some practical support in the way of training. Register on Eventbrite. \nAny questions? Email volunteering@mca.scot 
URL:https://mca.scot/event/training-networking-for-volunteer-coordinators/
LOCATION:MCA Volunteer Hub\, 8 White Hart Street\, Dalkeith\, Midlothian\, EH22 1AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2026,In-Person,Networking,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T120000
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SUMMARY:Writing A Good Funding Application: Tyne & Esk Fund
DESCRIPTION:We’re running a lunchtime session to offer application support to anyone applying to the Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund. \nRegister on Eventbrite.\nMore details about this session will be provided as further information about the fund becomes available. \nThe Rural Communities Development Fund this year will focus on revenue funding. The fund opens on Friday 1 May and closes at midnight on Sunday 31 May. \nIf you’re unsure if this fund is for you\, consider attending a Tyne & Esk fund surgery. Register here: Online | In-person \nAbout the fund \nThe Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund forms part of the Scottish Government’s Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Rural Programme. It involves bottom-up decision making delivered by representatives from the local area – the Local Action Group (LAG). \nThe overarching aim of the funding is to increase support to local rural communities\, individuals and businesses advancing inclusion\, equality and diversity.\nTyne & Esk area funding covers all communities in East Lothian and Midlothian including Dalkeith Country Park\, except for the urban centres of Musselburgh and Dalkeith. \nFind out more about Tyne & Esk CLLD on their website.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/writing-a-good-funding-application-tyne-esk-fund/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:2026,Funding,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T160000
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SUMMARY:Third Sector Summit - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Third Sector Summit brings together HSCP staff and third sector organisations to:\n\n 	strengthen equal partnership working\n \n 	share practice and insights\n \n 	explore challenges and opportunities\n \n 	support collaborative approaches to improving health & wellbeing\n\nSince 2018 the Third Sector Summit has helped build relationships and shape joint solutions. Plans to develop a more interactive format for future gatherings are underway.\n\nThis event is open to third sector and HSCP representatives in Midlothian\, invite only. Contact us for more information.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/third-sector-summit-may-2026/
LOCATION:Private: St John’s and King’s Park Church\, 31 Eskbank Road\, Dalkeith\, Midlothian\, EH22 1HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2026,In-Person,TSS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T133000
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SUMMARY:Midlothian Disabled People's Assembly 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register on Eventbrite\nJoin us at our 2026 Midlothian Disabled People’s Assembly\, where you can find out about services\, support\, and resources that enable a good life for all disabled people and people with long term conditions in Midlothian. \nPop in\, have a browse of our information stalls and collect your free copy of the newly updated Directory for Disabled People and People with Long-Term Conditions 2026/27. There will be staff and representatives from various guest organisations that can assist you to achieve the kind of life you want to live. \nWhen: Tuesday 19 May\, 11.30 – 13.30 \nWhere: St John’s and King’s Park Church\, 31 Eskbank Road\, Dalkeith\, Midlothian\, EH22 1HJ (opposite Morrisons). \nYou can turn up on the day\, but if you can let us know that you will join us\, please do – it helps us to organise!  \nEmail: info@MCA.scot or Register on Eventbrite \nOrganisations attending include:\nMidlothian HSCP Midlothian Council Library Service\, Ageing Well\, Rosslyn Chapel\, Specsavers\, VOCAL\, Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau\, The Warblers\, Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living\, RNID\, ChangeWorks\, Enable\, Edinburgh International Festival\, Lothian Buses\, Deaf Action\, and Midlothian Climate Action Network.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/midlothian-disabled-peoples-assembly-directory-launch-2026/
LOCATION:Private: St John’s and King’s Park Church\, 31 Eskbank Road\, Dalkeith\, Midlothian\, EH22 1HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2026,In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Forward Mid":MAILTO:IainTait_01@protonmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T210000
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SUMMARY:Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Invite only event. \nThe Midlothian Volunteer Awards are all about recognising & celebrating the amazing efforts of volunteers across Midlothian. The Awards are organised by Midlothian Community Action with support from our sponsors. \nWhat will happen on the night? \nThe ceremony takes place at the beautiful Newbattle Abbey College\, with doors opening at 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start. \nThe dress code is smart/casual. There will be a piper at the start of the event to welcome everyone\, and a photographer who will take pictures throughout. \nDuring the ceremony\, the winners of each category will be announced by our event sponsors. There will be an opportunity for winners to get photos taken during and after the ceremony. Refreshments and a light buffet will be served after the ceremony\, with various dietary requirements catered to. \n\n\n\nWho is invited? \nThe event is invite only\, with invitations sent to the award nominees. Nominations for the awards are currently open. To nominate a volunteer\, complete the nomination form here.  \nTake a look at our video from 2023 to see what it’s all about:
URL:https://mca.scot/event/midlothian-volunteer-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Newbattle Abbey College\, Newbattle Abbey College\, Newbattle Rd\,\, Dalkeith\, Midlothian\, EH22 3LL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2026,In-Person,Midlothian Volunteer Awards,Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midlothian Community Action":MAILTO:info@mca.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T130000
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SUMMARY:All About Community Asset Transfer
DESCRIPTION:Find out how your community organisation can take on assets in Midlothian for the use of the community. \nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Asset Transfer (CAT) is the process in which community organisations have a right to request the local authority to take ownership\, or lease\, of any land or buildings that they could manage and bring public benefit to. A successful CAT application must meet a number of criteria around governance and the proposed benefit to the community it is in. \nThe current CAT process for Midlothian Council assets is outlined on their website. \nIn this session we will discuss: \n\nThe governance structure needed to make a CAT request\nThe risks and benefits of taking on a community asset\nDifferent kinds of community consultations methods that can be used to show your CAT will be of public benefit\nHow to write a sustainable business plan to show the viability of your project\n\nThis event will have expertise from Ruth Evans at DTAS; Catherine Duns\, Senior CLLE Worker at Midlothian Council; and MCA Lead Development Worker\, Natalie Welsh. \nPlease note: this event is for those who are interested in potentially taking on an asset from Midlothian Council either now or in the future. \nThere will be lunch provided after the event finishes from 12 – 1pm as an informal networking opportunity to meet other groups considering or in the CAT process. \nSpaces are limited so we request that organisations send no more than two representatives to attend the session.
URL:https://mca.scot/event/all-about-community-asset-transfer-2/
LOCATION:Midlothian Community Action\, Midlothian Voluntary Action\, 4-6 White Hart Street\, Dalkeith\, EH22 1AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2026,In-Person,Training
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