Over the last few months (and continuing) the Kirknewton Community Council and the Kirknewton Community Development Trust have been working together on a number of events for senior citizens from the village. This afternoon we took 25 people to the Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club for an afternoon tea. More are planned if there is a demand as well as a fish and chips / bingo night in the pub and possibly a trip during the summer. Nearly 100 people have filled out a survey prior to this event – if you have yet to see one we are still coming around doors or you can collect one from the shop/pharmacy. Well done Ian Watt Ailsa Kirknewton Debbie Kcdt Stephanie Paterson John Sives and everyone else who went door to door for all your help with this project.

Kirknewton Youth Club, based in the Green Room every Friday evening, are currently involved with a six week programme of activities with the Heriot-Watt Public Engagement Network. They’ve been to events at the Oriam, conducted operations in the Frankenzone and more. This all leads up to a Family Day out at the Heriot Watt campus on 13th April.

Enjoy some of the pictures of the Youth Club and well done to the Ailsa Meldrum, Youth and Volunteer Co-Ordinator for organising and all the Kirknewton Youth Club Volunteers for your help and support.

So our Kirknewton Community Lottery has been up and running for almost 6 months now!  We have had such an amazing support from the community and would like to say thank you to everyone who has bought a ticket or donated a prize.  You guys are awesome.  

As you can imagine many of the groups you have supported would struggle to fundraise for the items you supported, so another big thank you!  Each week you are not only in with the chance of winning the lottery but supporting local groups.

In case you have missed it this is just a summary of where the money raised has gone.  It is really great to see the diversity of groups we have in Kirknewton.

Kirknewton Community Playgroup received their painting easel and are also about to get an arts trolley.

Boxcir got some new gloves!

Gala received a donation to the brass band for the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony and some banners.

Kirknewton Primary School received some new play equipment with more still to come.

Kirknewton Yarnbombers have new storage boxes to store all the wonderful poppies which were knitted.

The Kirknewton Ladies darts team have new shirts (shirts are ordered so awaiting photo)

Kirknewton Guides received some funding towards a UK girl guides a cinema trip to see Mary Poppins and Brownies a trip away in the Spring

Youth Club received a donation towards their Christmas Party and funds also support the  Youth and Volunteer project too!  Remember to get your tickets every Monday from Festival Stores or set up a direct debit with your bank and never miss a draw- email infokirknewton@gmail.com for details.