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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
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
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
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
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
Creative Writing: Untitled, by Archibald Clark (Age 9)
Grounded in observations of his changing community, 9-year-old Archibald Clark reflects on local environmental loss while offering creative solutions and
Our Seedcorn Grants are back!
Exciting news! We have three funding opportunities for community groups and organisations across Midlothian – could one be right for
Creative Writing: Holiday Hotspot? by S. Mason
With tongue firmly in cheek and wry observation on our sun-chasing holiday habits, S. Mason's poem is short of a
Creative Writing: Collaborate to Confront the Plastic Pandemic, by Lisa McMillan
Set within a fictional grant funding application, Lisa McMillan traces her journey from finance to microbiology. What starts as a
Celebrating a year of Midlothian Climate Action Hub!
What a year it’s been! From growing our network to supporting incredible local projects, we’ve achieved so much together. Here’s
Reflection and Connection: Highlights from our Big Blether
Last week, we hosted our Big Blether, a chance for members from across the network to connect, reflect, and look
Creative Writing: Will there be wagtails, by Kitty Harrison
Through her longing for the return of wagtails, Kitty Harrison's piece explores how personal grief entangles with environmental despair, yet
Creative Writing: After the Storm, by Barbara Wood
Exploring the aftermath of a storm from Lasswade to Roslin, Barbara's intimate piece is a reminder our fragility when facing
Creative Writing: Winds of Change – looking for a silver lining in a changing environment, by Ian Edwards
From the northward migration of the Nuthatch to the wildflower meadows of Midlothian, Ian’s winning piece beautifully captures nature’s resilience
Announcing our Creative Writing Competition Winner!
We’re thrilled to reveal the winning entries from our first-ever Creative Writing Competition and share the incredible climate stories from
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