What's on in Polton

Midlothian, Scotland

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Book clubs, bingo, and the occasional village fête that's surprisingly well organised — Polton punches well above its weight for local events, and Midlothian's all the better for it. You'll find everything from craft workshops the kids won't stop asking about to open mic nights that are genuinely worth staying up past nine for. The big listings sites have never heard of half these venues, which is their loss and your gain. Parish council listings, community centre noticeboards, pub websites we've had to zoom in on to read properly — we've checked them all so you don't have to.

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Nursery Tour
Community

Nursery Tour

Filed under: Nursery Tour at Pentland Plants looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sun 12 AprPentland Plants(1.6mi)
via Pentland PlantsLocal gem
community
Community

Sunday Preview

Sunday Preview at Liberton Kirk Halls. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sun 12 AprLiberton Kirk Halls(3mi)
via Liberton Kirk HallsLocal gem
community
Community

Bookings

Booking can be made for Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 10pm. Bookings cannot be made for Sundays as the Kirk centre is used for church events/activities.

Sun 12 Apr09:00Liberton Kirk Halls(3mi)
via Liberton Kirk HallsLocal gem
community
Community

Golf Cart Tours

The Golf Cart Tour is our most in-depth and intimate tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, showcasing restricted backstage areas, the 2.5-mile oval*, and all major IMS landmarks. This 90-minute driving tour is a uniquely personalized experience, featuring one-on-one conversation with only our most knowledgeable tour guides. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Our Golf Cart Tour will take you behind the scenes to the Pagoda, Gasoline Alley, Victory Podium, the Snake Pit, and more. On days that the track is not in use, the tour also includes a lap around the legendary IMS oval with a stop at the start/finish line to kiss the bricks. Please note that the Speedway is an active racetrack and availability of the oval and “Yard of Bricks” is not guaranteed on the tour. Golf Cart Tours are available on select dates from April through October. *Note: If a Golf Cart tour is being offered the same day as the Victory Podium tours, that means a lap of the oval is NOT included due to track use. Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Sun 12 Apr09:30Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(0.9mi)
via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.
community
Community

Victory Podium

Offered on days when the track is in use, our 30-minute “Victory Podium” tour shows you what the winner sees on Race Day. The tour features a trip through the Garage Area and famed “Gasoline Alley” with a final stop at the top of Victory Podium—where the Indianapolis 500 winner celebrates their triumph with the customary bottle of milk. Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Sun 12 Apr10:00Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(0.9mi)
via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.
nature-outdoors
Nature & OutdoorsCommunity

The Big Sunday Outdoor Volunteering Session

The Big Sunday Outdoor Volunteering Session 11am – 3pm Community gardening, site work and woodwork session. To get involved, contact: Ages 26+: Ages 16–25:

Sun 12 Apr11:00Bridgend Inspiring Growth(3.9mi)
via Bridgend Inspiring GrowthCurated
Tergar Edinburgh Monthly Meditation Group
Wellness & WellbeingReligion & Spirituality

Tergar Edinburgh Monthly Meditation Group

When Second Sunday of the month, 18:00 – 19:30 About the event A welcoming atmosphere to experience and explore meditation, based loosely on Tibetan Buddhist monk Mingyur Rinpoche’s Joy of Living book and teachings. Although the practices are grounded in Tibetan Buddhism, these are secular practices, so you can be from any faith or none, and you may have lots of experience or welcome. About the organiser For more information, contact Tergar Edinburgh on or just turn up on the 2nd Sunday. Accessibility The Studio is not wheelchair accessible. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements. Additionally, if relevant, please fill in this PEEP template and share it with the organisers. Cost & booking info Recommended donation £5 per session

Sun 12 Apr18:00Salisbury Centre(4.8mi)
via Salisbury Centre
Lambs at Pentland 10th - 13st April
Community

Lambs at Pentland 10th - 13st April

Pentland Plants is putting on Lambs at Pentland 10th - 13st April and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Mon 13 AprPentland Plants(1.6mi)
via Pentland PlantsLocal gem
Open Silent Meditation
CommunityWellness & Wellbeing

Open Silent Meditation

The Salisbury Centre is offering a welcoming space for silent community meditation every weekday In the morning at 8:00 – 8:30 am, and In the afternoon at 5:30 – 6:00 pm. Additionally, there is a meditation every Friday 12:00-12:45 pm. These meditations are non-denominational and accessible to all; no experience is needed. The form is 30 minutes of silence, sometimes started with a dedication or invocation. You may sit in any way you find comfortable. A selection of chairs, cushions, stools and even blankets are provided. Practicalities These are 30-minute sessions of silent contemplation (except for Friday 12pm one, which is 45 mins), run by volunteers. Whilst these meditations are not guided as such, feel free to ask if you have any questions or concerns before or after the meditation. Everybody is welcome to just drop in, no need to book ahead. To read more about the importance of meditation at The Salisbury Centre, go here. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start. Cushions and blankets provided. Donations toward the upkeep of the Centre are very welcome but not necessary. If you’d like to help with hosting, please email Important note about cancellations We try our best to not cancel these sessions but occasionally, it happens last minute. To make sure a slot you’re planning to attend isn’t cancelled, please check the Events section of the website.

Mon 13 Apr08:00Salisbury Centre(4.8mi)
via Salisbury Centre
community
Community

Golf Cart Tours

The Golf Cart Tour is our most in-depth and intimate tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, showcasing restricted backstage areas, the 2.5-mile oval*, and all major IMS landmarks. This 90-minute driving tour is a uniquely personalized experience, featuring one-on-one conversation with only our most knowledgeable tour guides. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Our Golf Cart Tour will take you behind the scenes to the Pagoda, Gasoline Alley, Victory Podium, the Snake Pit, and more. On days that the track is not in use, the tour also includes a lap around the legendary IMS oval with a stop at the start/finish line to kiss the bricks. Please note that the Speedway is an active racetrack and availability of the oval and “Yard of Bricks” is not guaranteed on the tour. Golf Cart Tours are available on select dates from April through October. *Note: If a Golf Cart tour is being offered the same day as the Victory Podium tours, that means a lap of the oval is NOT included due to track use. Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Mon 13 Apr09:30Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(0.9mi)
via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.
community
Community

Kiss the Bricks

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself! Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Mon 13 Apr10:00Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.(0.9mi)
via Speedway Museum, Edinburgh.
children-family
Children & FamilyCommunity

Baby café

Baby café 10am - 11.30am For expecting parents and babies up to 6 months. A relaxed space to grab a cup of tea and connect with other parents.

Mon 13 Apr10:00Bridgend Inspiring Growth(3.9mi)
via Bridgend Inspiring GrowthCurated
community
Community

10.30-12 miracles of Jesus

days

Mon 13 Apr10:30St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church, Penicuik(4.7mi)
via St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church, Penicuik
Open Mondays @ the Salisbury Centre
Community

Open Mondays @ the Salisbury Centre

Open Mondays are back at the Salisbury Centre From 16th March! Check Eventbrite to ensure any specific Monday is on. The Open Monday  Eventbrite page (Here) will be kept updated in case any Monday cannot be “Open”   So please check (and book a free place) in advance of coming About the Open Mondays Open Mondays are quiet, welcoming times when the Salisbury Centre is simply open — for people to arrive without an event, a ticket, or an agenda. To use the Library, spend time in the Garden, read, reflect, or just be. Each Monday, 10:30 – 14:30, The Salisbury Centre doors are open for you to come and enjoy. Please note: this isn’t a structured event, but simply an opportunity to do your own thing in the space of the Salisbury Centre. There will be a volunteer on the day who will welcome and show you around, as well as point out places where you can find out more information about our events and offerings. If you’ve been around for a while and feel at home at The Salisbury Centre, why not host Open Mondays for others? Email Ekaterina at  Book your free place here This is not required but will help us plan for number of people About the Venue: Salisbury Centre Garden/Library Directions & Address: https://www.salisburycentre.org/find-us/ Accessibility: The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible.

Mon 13 Apr10:30Salisbury Centre(4.8mi)
via Salisbury Centre
Words for wellbeing
Workshops & ClassesWellness & Wellbeing

Words for wellbeing

Words for wellbeing 1.30pm - 3pm Cost: £6 / £5 with a neighbour’s card Create and learn with Ellie from Word Well.

Mon 13 Apr13:30Bridgend Inspiring Growth(3.9mi)
via Bridgend Inspiring GrowthCurated
community
Community

1.30-4 U3A history group

days

Mon 13 Apr13:30St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church, Penicuik(4.7mi)
via St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church, Penicuik
Open Silent Meditation
CommunityWellness & Wellbeing

Open Silent Meditation

The Salisbury Centre is offering a welcoming space for silent community meditation every weekday In the morning at 8:00 – 8:30 am, and In the afternoon at 5:30 – 6:00 pm. Additionally, there is a meditation every Friday 12:00-12:45 pm. These meditations are non-denominational and accessible to all; no experience is needed. The form is 30 minutes of silence, sometimes started with a dedication or invocation. You may sit in any way you find comfortable. A selection of chairs, cushions, stools and even blankets are provided. Practicalities These are 30-minute sessions of silent contemplation (except for Friday 12pm one, which is 45 mins), run by volunteers. Whilst these meditations are not guided as such, feel free to ask if you have any questions or concerns before or after the meditation. Everybody is welcome to just drop in, no need to book ahead. To read more about the importance of meditation at The Salisbury Centre, go here. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start. Cushions and blankets provided. Donations toward the upkeep of the Centre are very welcome but not necessary. If you’d like to help with hosting, please email Important note about cancellations We try our best to not cancel these sessions but occasionally, it happens last minute. To make sure a slot you’re planning to attend isn’t cancelled, please check the Events section of the website.

Mon 13 Apr17:30Salisbury Centre(4.8mi)
via Salisbury Centre
Pilates with Tonde
Sports & FitnessWellness & Wellbeing

Pilates with Tonde

The Pilates method strengthens lengthens and rebalances the body to work as optimally as possible. When: Weekly on Mondays 18:30-19:30 How to attend: email Tonde at: Room: Studio Accessibility: Studio is not accessible at the moment. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements. Please email: About the Event: Joseph Pilates believed that sickness and disease were mainly due to “modern” lifestyle, bad posture and inadequate breathing methods, which led him to devise a series of exercise and training techniques. It involves strengthening of the core with alignment, breathing, coordination and balance. The Pilates method strengthens lengthens and rebalances the body to work as optimally as possible. About the Facilitator: Tonde Moyo My journey with the body began in my twenties with martial arts, which I currently teach to adults and children. I continued my development with the study of massage, gym instruction and sports therapy. During a period of injury I began Pilates classes. I enjoyed it so much that I enrolled on a course to become a Pilates instructor. 6 years later, I still find joy in teaching and self practice. Suggested donations: This event is on a suggested donation sliding scale.

Mon 13 Apr18:30Salisbury Centre(4.8mi)
via Salisbury Centre
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