Midlothian CAN (2026)

27/10/2026

Do you cycle? Do you need a helping hand diagnosing a bike problem or just getting a quick check to make sure everything is running smoothy?

Then we have another event to add to your calendar! Dr. Bike, through Midlothian Active Travel, runs a free pop-up bike mechanic service which rotates sites in Midlothian.

The next one is in Bonnyrigg on November 7, 10-1pm🚴🚴‍♀️🚵🚵‍♂️

27/10/2026

🎤Episode 6 of the Changing Climate, Changing Community Podcast is now LIVE! Listen online via the link below🔗

https://midlothian.thrivablescotland.com/episode/empowering-and-healing-by-connecting-with-nature-leigh-clapperton

Leigh Clapperton, co-owner of the Pentland View Outdoor Sauna, talks with host Osbert Lancaster at the site of her business – a field on the edge of the Pentlands at Holland.

Listen to hear about Leigh’s career shift from social work to setting up a nature-based business, and the perhaps surprising connections between social work and her new venture.

Leigh talks about:
- how time in nature is good for people’s health wellbeing
- how more social prescribing would help more people but the system makes it difficult
- why we need to stop seeing people as victims and focus instead on empowerment
- and much more…

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian explores what the climate and nature emergency means with people living and working in the county. Their reflections will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

20/10/2026

Want to attend some climate and community events this October/November? Here we have compiled a list of events for you to put on your radars and in your calendars. Find the corresponding links listed down below:

Muddy Mondays: https://bookwhen.com/growing%20families
Energy Price Cap Webinar: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-energy-price-cap-explained-tickets-2002943944255?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*qvirk0*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTczOTQ3ODQ0My4xNzkyNTEwNjM2*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3OTI1MTA2MzUkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTI1MTA2MzUkajYwJGwwJGgwJGRuazFhYjY0VzBBVmwtX3h6QmJyYlNXSjRKRXYyeFU1d3Jn
Wildflower Power Planting Day: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cousland-conservation-group-wildflower-planting-event-tickets-2003485745798?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile
CLLE Zine-making Workshops: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zine-workshops-tickets-2003402236018?aff=oddtdtcreator
MCA Trustee Training: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trustee-training-tickets-1998356506104?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*u5gtlh*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTE1NDk4NTk4NS4xNzkyNTEwNzkx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3OTI1MTA3OTAkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTI1MTA3OTAkajYwJGwwJGgwJGRDM0hWWmQxcHpIMnl0d1pWZmNIQmpOd1d0bVlwQkNDME1B
Energy Learning Hub Launch: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eastlothianclimatehub1/2419338

Sign up to our newsletter to receive monthly updates with climate and community events in Midlothian and online, and get in touch with us if you'd like your events featured on our monthly 'What's On?' posts moving forward. Happy autumn!🍂

20/10/2026

🎤Episode 5 of the Changing Climate, Changing Community Podcast is now LIVE! Listen online via the link below🔗

https://midlothian.thrivablescotland.com/episode/Making%20walking,%20cycling,%20bus%20and%20rail%20travel%20easier%20-%20Brian%20Farrell

Brian Farrell, chair of Eskbank and Newbattle Community Council, talks with host Osbert Lancaster as they walk in Dalkeith Country Park.

Listen to hear how Brian and other community councillors have worked to make a whole range of improvements to the local area, especially to make cycling and walking easier, and to improve bus and rail services.

Brian talks about:

shaping Midlothian’s 10 year active travel strategy
new paths, new bus stops and improving bus and rail travel
opportunities to increase renewable energy generation on public buildings
the challenges for the community and infrastructure from massive housing developments
and much more…

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian explores what the climate and nature emergency means with people living and working in the county. Their reflections will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

13/10/2026

🎤Episode 4 of the Changing Climate, Changing Community Podcast is now LIVE! Listen online via the link below🔗

https://midlothian.thrivablescotland.com/episode/growing-a-business-to-regenerate-nature-sally-gouldstone

Listen to hear how botanist Sally became so frustrated with traditional nature conservation projects that she decided to try a different approach – and created a new kind of business that thrives when nature thrives.

Sally reflects on journey that’s been both tough and rewarding, talking about:
- how “natural” products aren’t always good for nature
- how a genuinely wildlife friendly business approach regenerates nature
why luxury products should be held to the highest environmental standards
advice and lessons for other green businesses looking for investment and support
- how other farmers and landowners can get involved with this approach
- and much more…

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian explores what the climate and nature emergency means with people living and working in the county. Their reflections will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

Stay tuned for more episode releases weekly on Tuesdays! We are a couple of weeks behind, so feel free to listen ahead if desired.

06/10/2026

Is your Community Building draughty and expensive to heat? 🏡🌡️

For 's Energy day, we're launching a new free Energy Support Service for Midlothian Community Buildings.

We'll visit your building, help you arrange a free energy efficiency assessment through Business Energy Scotland, explain the report in plain language, and support you to find funding and gather installer quotes. You don't need any ideas to begin with, and you won't have to work out the process alone.

The service is completely free and open to any network member that owns, leases or manages a community building. If you're not a member, joining is easy and free to any group based or working in Midlothian!

Learn more here: https://www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/community-building-energy-support/

05/10/2026

It's , and we've put together a guide to help Midlothian organisations join in.

Poverty and climate change are often treated as separate issues, but they're closely connected. People on lower incomes tend to be hit hardest by rising costs, poor housing and extreme weather, and they're often the people who would gain most from warmer homes, lower bills and healthier communities.

Building Community Resilience is a conversation guide you can use with your group, whether you:

➡ Are a climate group wanting to look at your work through a poverty lens
➡ Work with people experiencing poverty and want to look at your work through a climate lens

It takes 15 to 30 minutes, and you don't need to be a climate expert or a poverty specialist.

You finish by choosing one thing you hadn't considered, one conversation to continue and one action to take in the next 12 months.

We'd love to hear what comes out of your discussion. Let us know in the comments!

Read the guide: https://www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/resources/building-community-resilience-conversation-guide/

04/10/2026

Climate Week 2026 spotlight: Transform Garden 🌱

Read the full article: https://www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/2026/10/01/climate-week-2026-spotlight-transform-garden/

In this spotlight, we take a look at the work of the Transform Project, a local initiative by Midlothian Community Action that supports people who want to get involved in their community.

Transform specifically works to reach young people who might require extra support when seeking out volunteer opportunities and offers them the guidance they need to be successful.

This is the last of our Climate Week spotlights of our members. It's been great to share some of the amazing projects in our network.

This series series of spotlights is brought to you by our student placement, Cody. Thank you for your work!

03/10/2026

Climate Week 2026 spotlight: Midlothian Community Hospital Garden🌱

Read the full article: https://www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/2026/10/01/climate-week-2026-spotlight-cyrenians-garden/

The Midlothian Community Hospital Garden sits on five acres of land, containing a wide array of colourful flowers, a beautiful landscape filled with trees, and a hedgerow that serves as a habitat for local wildlife.

First established at the request of the NHS by the Cyrenians the garden has spent the past twelve years helping the Midlothian community build connections, learn new things, and get involved with volunteering opportunities.

It now shows a striking contrast to its previous state and truly exemplifies a story of success in MCAN’s community garden network.

This is the fourth of our Climate Week spotlights of our members. Come back tomorrow for the next one!

This series series of spotlights is brought to you by our student placement, Cody. Thank you for your work!

02/10/2026

Climate Week 2026 spotlight: One Dalkeith Community Diners🍲

Read the full article: https://www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/2026/10/01/climate-week-2026-spotlight-one-dalkeith-community-diner/

The community diner project began their pilot phase earlier in the year. It ran in ten locations across Midlothian and served individuals and families of all ages, allowing them to spend an evening socialising and enjoying a low-cost dinner.

60 meals were delivered to over 800 people over the course of the pilot phase and feedback was overwhelmingly positive! One Dalkeith was one of the organisations that offered weekly meals for people in Midlothian during the run of the pilot phase, and are now preparing for the phase 2 of the project.

This is the third of our Climate Week spotlights of our members. Come back tomorrow for the next one!

This series series of spotlights is brought to you by our student placement, Cody. Thank you for your work!

Photo credit: Alan Somerville, Somerville Productions

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