Help us respond to the Climate Change Plan Consultation
At the end of last year, the Scottish Government published a new draft Climate Change Plan, a critical document that will guide and shape Scotland’s path towards reducing emissions. The draft is now out for consultation and we’d love to hear your thoughts to help us draft our network’s response. We’re looking for your input on 9 […]
Closing the year with gratitude
As the year comes to a close, we’ve found ourselves doing what many of us do at this time of year: slowing down a little and looking back at the year behind us.
Marching for change
Over the past month, we’ve been inspired by thousands of people coming together for change. Current politics are full of division and hate and it’s easy to feel scared and powerless. But marching alongside so many that believe a better world is possible can help us feel connected.
From Local to National Collaboration
Across Midlothian and beyond, we’ve been reminded this month of just how many people in every corner of our communities care deeply about building a better tomorrow. Everywhere we’ve been, from local events to national gatherings, we’ve seen people coming together, sharing ideas, and learning from each other.
New Resources: Practical guides on adaptation and climate funding for Third Sector Organisations
As we mark #ChallengePovertyWeek and local organisation come together at St John’s & King’s Park Church to discuss sustaining vital anti-poverty work in Midlothian, we are excited to launch two new, free resources.
The Hub at Vogrie Pogrie
Earlier this month we had a brilliant weekend at Vogrie Pogrie in Vogrie Country Park, where we connected with over 200 people from across Midlothian, and even some visitors from further afield. At the MCAN tent, we explored biodiversity and wildlife-friendly spaces, mapping local green areas and gathering your ideas for how our communities could make these spaces richer for wildlife.
We’ve just passed 50 members!
We’re delighted to shared that the Midlothian Climate Action Network has now welcomed over 50 member groups into our community!
From growers to repairers, artists to youth groups, development trusts to guerrilla gardeners, each of you brings something vital to our shared mission for a fairer, more sustainable and resilient Midlothian.
Thank you for being part of this movement. Here’s to the next 50 and to the action, collaboration, and community we’ll build together.
Coming Together Over Good Food & Shared Ideas
Last month we gathered at the MAEDT Pavilion in Mayfield for a brilliant community catch-up! From warm conversation, to inspiring project updates, amazing sunny weather plus some seriously delicious food thanks to the Pavilion kitchen team. It was a lovely reminder of the power of coming together in person.
Creative Writing: Journey to School, by S. Mason
Recalling soaked boots, icy cold fingers and the swelling of the Esk, S. Mason shares her memories of a storm that nearly swept her off her feet on the way to school on a fierce 1950s morning.
Creative Writing: Fear and Hopes, by Barbara Wood
Now retired, Barbara Wood looks back on a world reshaped by convenience and consumption, yet still holds to the hope we have the power to mend what we’ve broken.
