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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 6d

🎨Before the big day, let's get creative!

Join us and MCA for a Banner-Making Session
📅 Thurs 23 Oct, 11am–1pm
🗺️ One Dalkeith
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/midlothian...

It’ll be a relaxed, creative session to share ideas, chat over tea & coffee, and help us amplify Midlothian’s voice. Everyone’s welcome!

'Midlothian Demands Better' Banner Making

Join us for a creative banner making session ahead of the Scotland Demands Better march on Sat 25 Oct.

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 6d

✊ Change happens when people stand together.

We’re proud to stand with Scotland Demands Better

📅 Sat 25 Oct, 10:30am
🗺️ Scottish Parliament, then march to The Meadows

Why we're marching: mca.scot/2025/10/midl...

#ScotlandDemandsBette #MidlothianDemandsBetter #WeDemandBetter
@povertyalliance.org

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 7d

We joined other Climate Action Hubs to amplify four key asks:
💚 Tackle climate change while reducing inequality and improving health
⚡ Deliver a fair transition to clean energy with good green jobs
🌏 Show global leadership on climate justice
🌿 Restore nature and build resilience to climate impacts

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 7d

Last month, we joined hundreds of people from across Scotland at the country’s largest ever Climate Lobby, calling on MSPs to take more ambitious climate action!

Organised by Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, the event brought together over 500 attendees and, all focused on building a greener future.

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 13d

⚡🌞Exciting news for community energy in Midlothian!🌞⚡

Together with West & East Lothian Hubs, we've been awarded a grant to explore community-owned solar energy.

This will support feasibility studies to explore community-owned solar energy, reducing emissions and keeping profits locally!

Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 15d

💚 Green Flags for Funders: A simple guide on best practices to help you meet funders expectations and how to get funding to be come more resilient to climate change.

Find it here: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/funding-tips/

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 15d

🌦️ Adverse Weather Preparation: A practical guide for Third Sector Organisations to help your organisation build resilience to extreme weather and secure the continuation of its services in a changing climate.

Find it here: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/climate-read...

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 15d

Great to see so many faces for Sustaining Anti-Poverty Work in Midlothian, organised by Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network, as we mark #ChallengePovertyWeek.

Our manager Abi took part in the event to launch two new, free resources developed in collaboration between the Hub and MFIN.

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 16d

📣 Happening tomorrow! 📣

How do we sustain anti-poverty work in Midlothian?

Join us this #ChallengePovertyWeek for a morning of discussion around sustaining anti-poverty work in Midlothian.

Tue 7 October, 10am–12.30pm
St John’s & King’s Park Church, Dalkeith

www.eventbrite.com/e/sustaining...

Sustaining Anti-Poverty Work in Midlothian

How do we sustain anti-poverty work in Midlothian? Hear from speakers from Robertson Trust, National Lottery, & Midlothian Council.

www.eventbrite.com

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 23d

📨 Our latest newsletter is here! 📨

This month’s highlights include:
🦋 Vogrie Pogrie!
🤝 Opportunity for volunteering support
🌿 Nature & Conservation Learning Day
💬 Circle Updates
📢 Challenge Poverty Week and Scotland Demands Better rally
… and more!

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · 29d

🌿✨ What a weekend at Vogrie Pogrie! ✨🌿

We loved meeting so many of you at our MCAN tent!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for some great chats!

#VogriePogrie #MidlothianEvents #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #WildlifeCorridors #MidlothianPollinators

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Sep 16

🌿🦔Nature Conservation Learning Day🦋🍄

Join us for a full day of hands-on workshops exploring nature and conservation!

🗺️ Vogrie Country Park
🗓️Thu 2nd October, 10am-4pm

🔗Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-con...

#MidlothianNature #VogrieCountryPark #MidlothianBiodiveristy #MidlothianConservation

Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Sep 11

🌿🍲Community, Conversation & Good Food🍚🥕

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our MCAN Community Meal at the end of last month!💚

It was wonderful to share a delicious lunch, swap ideas, and connect. A huge thank you to One Dalkeith for hosting us and cooking the most delicious feast!

Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Sep 10

🥗🌿 Rosewell Free Community Meal 🌿🥗

Join Midlothian Climate Action, Midlothian Wildflowers, and Growing Families for a free community meal.

📍 St Matthew’s Church, Rosewell
📅Thuy 26th September, 3–5pm

📧 Questions or dietary requirements? Email: [email protected]

Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Sep 8

⚡️JOB OPPORTUNITY: Community Energy Scotland is hiring💡

Project Officer to be based out of one of the Climate Action Hubs in Edinburgh, the Lothians or Fife.

Deadline: 5pm, Monday 15th September

Learn more: communityenergy.scot/news/job-vac...

#ClimateJobs #MidlothianJobs #CommunityEnergy

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣 Join us at Scotland’s biggest ever climate lobby on 18 September in Edinburgh!

The Scottish Government is developing a new Climate Change Plan and this is your chance to shape it! On 18 September, meet your MSPs and call for real action.

👉 More: buff.ly/5Fccmm5

#MassLobby #ActNowChangeForever

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Sep 2

🎉 MCAN at Vogrie Pogrie 🌿🎶

📍 Vogrie Country Park
📅 13–14 September

After a fantastic time last year, we’re excited to be back at Vogrie Pogrie, Midlothian’s celebration of nature, music, and community!

Come say hello, join in, and celebrate what makes our communities greener and stronger. 💚

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Aug 19

📣 Is your group struggling to find enough volunteers?🙋

If so, this training is for you!✨

📅 Wed, August 27, 10am – 12:30pm
📍 Midlothian Community Action, Dalkeith

🔗 Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-att...

This session is for organisations working in Midlothian. Spaces are limited, book early!

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Aug 21

📨 Our latest newsletter is here! 📨

This month’s highlights include:
🤝 How to Attract & Keep Volunteers Training
🥗 Community Meal at One Dalkeith
🌿 Biodiversity Learning Day at Vogrie Country Park
💬 See what our Circles have been up to
… and more!

Read it here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/8498...

Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Aug 19

📣 Is your group struggling to find enough volunteers?🙋

If so, this training is for you!✨

📅 Wed, August 27, 10am – 12:30pm
📍 Midlothian Community Action, Dalkeith

🔗 Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-att...

This session is for organisations working in Midlothian. Spaces are limited, book early!

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The Green Team @greenteamedin.bsky.social · Aug 19

From pre-school to after school, weekends and beyond, there are weekly and monthly programmes for all, throughout the year... Connect with nature and discover more with The Green Team 💚 Here's a quick taste... for more information head to www.greenteam.org.uk

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Aug 12

🎉🌿 We’ve just passed 50 members! 🌿🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that over 50 groups are now part of MCAN! 💚

Check out our members: buff.ly/dl1kF0Q

Thank you for being part of this movement. Here's to the next 50! 🙌

#ClimateAction #CommunityAction #Changemakers #PeoplePoweredChange

Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Aug 7

🥗🍚Join us for a delicious lunch at One Dalkeith, to chat about climate or anything you fancy.🥕🍲

Your group doesn't need to be part of the network to join us. Come introduce yourself!

🕒Thu, 28th Aug 12:30-2.30pm
📍One Dalkeith

Let us know you're joining: www.eventbrite.com/e/lunchtime-...

Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Aug 5

👚👖 Thanks to everyone who took part in the School Uniform Swap! ♻️🎒

We rehomed 40+ items and collected 140+, keeping clothes in use and out of landfill!

Our Reuse, Share & Repair Circle is already planning what’s next. Got ideas or want to help?

♻️ Let’s start a reuse revolution in Midlothian!

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Midlothian Climate Action @midlothiancan.bsky.social · Jul 30

✨ Still time to apply for our Seedcorn Grants! ✨

Got a great idea for a growing project?
Know a young person ready to lead on climate action?

Our Seedcorn Grants are still open. Every week we give out grants until the funds run out!

🔗 Apply now: www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/seedcorn-fund/