Women's Aid East & Midlothian

31/10/2026

🎃👻 We have been enjoying a wee bit of Halloween magic at our refuge accommodation this week! 🦇🧡

We have enjoyed dressing up, creating spooky decorations, playing party games and sharing treats. There’s been lots of laughter and special memories made. 🕷️🍬

Happy Halloween from all of us! 🎃

29/10/2026

🎃🍎 We had lots of Halloween fun at Women’s Supper tonight! 👻🕷️

What a lovely evening! The children enjoyed fishing for apples, games and plenty of spooky mischief! 🧡🖤

It’s so special to create these moments where children can have fun, make memories and simply enjoy being children, surrounded by warmth, laughter and community. ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make tonight so much fun. We are also grateful to receive funding from the Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund which allows us to host a weekly supper.

Happy Halloween!

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29/10/2026

📍 We were delighted to be at the Midlothian Falls Prevention Community Day in Penicuik today 💜

It was a great opportunity to connect with local people and organisations, share information and learn more about the support available to help people stay safe, well and independent in their own homes.

Events like this are so valuable in bringing our community together, raising awareness and helping people access the advice and support they need.

A big thank you to everyone who organised the event and to all the wonderful local services and community members who came along. 💜

22/10/2026

16/10/2026

Thank you so much Mary’s knitting group Archview Lodge Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, we will be delighted to pass on your beautiful creations to the families we support 💜

02/10/2026

💜 Today at Newbattle High School 💜

Jodie, Julie and Joelle were at Newbattle High School this morning as part of a multi-agency safety event. We enjoyed chatting with young people about healthy and harmful relationships, what abuse can look like, and the support available to them.

We were able to share more about our programmes we have for young people, designed to build understanding, confidence and the tools to recognise and challenge unhealthy behaviours and relationships.

A huge thank you to the teaching staff and young people who shared their views, thoughts and experiences with us. Young people’s voices matter, and listening to them is a vital part of creating safer, healthier communities.

Prevention DomesticAbuse

25/09/2026

Massive thanks to The Edinburgh Boiler Company for their support 💜

✨💸£1183.00 Raised for our three amazing charities at this years teams day!✨💸 An amazing start and so much more to come! This year at The Edinburgh Boiler Company we are connecting with three amazing charities to start a year long commitment to support and fundraise for the amazing work they do. Women's Aid East & Midlothian Tony's Safe Place & The Dalhousie Ward at the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People.

The charities we have chosen work tirelessly to support and provide vital care for the community.

A big thank you to all the business that donated a prize to the auction, Vaillant, Ideal Heating, William Wilson , Edinburgh Borders, Rm Upholstery, Convert Pro Garage Conversions , gleam clean company Eskbank Brewing Company Three Craws The Buccleuch, AnnaNails, The Loft Boarding Company Ltd, Jump Ship Brewing, Otherworld Brewing, The Borders Distillery, The Foresters Pathhead

10/09/2026

💜 Running in Her Shoes 💜

A huge thank you to Anetta and Sylwia for sharing these brilliant pics and videos from their epic Glenmore 24 challenge! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

They pushed themselves to their limits, completing one lap for one woman and one story, while raising vital funds for WAEML.

Thankfully, both are doing well although there are a few tired legs and battle-scarred toenails! 😂

We are so incredibly proud of you both. You are absolute sheros! 👏💜

And a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has donated, shared, encouraged and cheered them on. Every donation helps us support women and children subjected to domestic abuse.

The JustGiving page is staying open for one more week, so there’s still time to donate. 💜

One lap. One woman. One story.

Inspired by Anetta and Sylwia? Join them! 💜

You don’t have to run or even walk. Move in whatever way works for you. Walk, run, wheel, roll, stretch, move or simply take part in whatever way is accessible to you.

No distance. No pressure. Just solidarity. ❤️

Share a photo or comment and tell us how you took part in and if you can, add £1 to the fundraiser but you don’t need to donate to take part.

Every movement matters. Every woman matters. 💜

P.S. We have a feeling Anetta has plenty more challenges up her sleeve… so watch this space for her next adventure! 👀💜

06/09/2026

🏃‍♀️💜 THEY DID IT! 💜🏃‍♀️

WOW. What an achievement!

A huge well done to our incredible sheros, Anetta and Sylwia, who have successfully completed their Glenmore 24 challenge! 🎉

These amazing women stayed awake all night and between them completed around 73 miles, that’s approximately 19 laps each of the four-mile trail! 😮‍💨🔥

The best news? No injuries! Although, as Anetta tells us… the hips don’t lie! 😂

We’re delighted to report that Anetta is still in good spirits after this absolutely epic challenge. We’ll be sharing more photos and videos next week, but for now we just want to say:

Ladies, YOU ARE AMAZING! 💜

Every mile, every lap and every step was taken in solidarity with women affected by domestic abuse and to raise vital funds for us.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported them by donating, sharing their JustGiving page and cheering them on. Your support really does make a difference.
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One lap. One woman. One story.

And now… someone please get these women a very large sofa. 😂💜

05/09/2026

Wishing Anetta all the best for her challenge in support of WAEML this weekend!

She’s made a start on her laps but it’s not too late to donate in support of her. You can use the just giving link in the comments. Thank you to everyone that has donated so far. 💜

Go, go Anetta!! 💪