Need a snow shovel? Call your Community Council
If you’re caught under a blanket of snow in or around Pencaitland you can borrow a snow shovel from your local Community Council. Just give us a call.
Event: Richmond’s Hope Charity Fundraiser, 23 February, Pencaitland
A fun event is being held in Pencaitland’s Bowling Club on 23 Feb from 7:30pm, to raise money and awareness for the work of Richmond’s Hope. Established in 2003 in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh it provides services to children in the Lothians between the ages of 4 and 18 years.
Event: Google+ for SMEs @ East Lothian Coffee Morning
Do you run a business in East Lothian? Each month the East Lothian Coffee Morning runs a session focusing on how to effectively use web technologies to promote your business. This month it’s looking at Google+.
Scoop on the poop… Part 2
In January 2012 we ran a story on dog fouling problems in Pencaitland. A year on and we’ve been contacted by a villager on this very problem, so here’s a reminder of what action you can take.
NHS Lothian warning over seasonal flu and meningitis
NHS Lothian are warning people to be aware that seasonal influenza is now circulating. It can be severe in those with chronic diseases such as asthma or those with low immunity due to medical treatment.
Pencaitland returns to the scout pack… new cubs investiture
After over seven years with no scouts presence in Pencaitland the new investiture of a Cub Pack for the village was celebrated by kids and parents alike in Trevelyan Hall.
Scoop up a snow shovel this winter
A few years ago Pencaitland Community Council received a batch of snow shovels from the Council. If the snow does come down in buckets you can borrow one.
Pencaitland Community Council’s new Secretary
We are delighted to report that recent efforts to fill the vacancy for a new person to take on the role of Community Council Secretary have been successful. The community’s new Secretary is Susan Spilsbury.
East Lothian Bus Forum tackles transport troubles
East Lothian has a chequered history when it comes to public transport policy. In an effort to foster joined up thinking the new transport Convenor Michael Veitch initiated the East Lothian Bus Forum.
Rural Voice workshop contributes to Local Development Plan
Pencaitland Community reps attended a Winton House workshop looking at how the county should look in the future. The top message was fast rural broadband.