Police advise caution over spate of opportunist thefts
At last week’s Pencaitland Community Council meeting the issue of a spate of break-ins & thefts in the area was raised with attending Police reps.
Pencaitland 1st Scouts hold Beavers investiture ceremony in Trevelyan Hall
The latest intake of kids to the Beaver Scouts took place on Thursday the 5th December in Pencaitland’s Trevelyan Hall.
Meeting planned to launch 10 to 14yo Scouts troop for Pencaitland
Since October 2012 Pencaitland has seen the return of both Cub and Beaver Scouts. Now plans are being made to launch Scouts for older kids.
Remembrance Day in Pencaitland
Following a service of Remembrance in Pencaitland Parish Church a procession, led by the local Scouts, headed to the village’s War Memorial.
Pencaitland Cub Scouts go with a bang!
Ian Archer was kind enough to bring along some of his white-coated colleagues to last night’s Halloween Cubs night in Trevelyan Hall, treating the kids to practical hands-on experiments and a small fireworks display.
Pencaitland Scouts seeks New Group Scout Leader
Pencaitland Scouts have been through exciting times with many new kids & volunteers since being revived in 2012. Can you help build on this great start?
Q. What goes with a bang every year?
Pencaitland’s regular festival of fireworks is slated to take place on Saturday the 2nd of November, starting at 7pm. Gates will open at 6.15pm.
Register to take part in European election & Independence votes
Locals, including sixteen and seventeen year olds are being encouraged to register to take part in the independence referendum next year.
Concerns raised over new tarmac laid in Lamberton Court & Bruce Grove
Last week contractors came to lay fresh tarmac at problem hotspots around Pencaitland. But some locals were concerned.
Police move to withdraw counter service in Tranent and all traffic wardens
Locally the public counter at Tranent Police Station may close, whilst all police traffic wardens are likely to be withdrawn across Scotland.