News from OurLocalityPencaitland Community Council exists to represent the views of local residents about local issues that matter to them. This involves close liaison with other groups in the community and helps to develop a more coherent and dynamic village environment.
Following the recent revival of Cubs in Pencaitland after a seven year hiatus, Beaver Scouts are also set to return this March.Continue readingBeavers aim to build on Pencaitland Cub Scouts success
Scottish Water has launched a major consultation encouraging customers to help shape the future of water services in Scotland to 2040.Continue readingScottish Water asks communities to take part in shaping future services
Each year Pencaitland Community Council aims to allocate a modest budget towards needy local groups. If you run, or know those running, a local community group read on to find out how to apply.Continue readingPencaitland offers financial support to local groups
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.Continue readingNeed a snow shovel? Call your Community Council
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.Continue readingEvent: Richmond’s Hope Charity Fundraiser, 23 February, Pencaitland
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+.Continue readingEvent: Google+ for SMEs @ East Lothian Coffee Morning
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.Continue readingScoop on the poop… Part 2
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.Continue readingNHS Lothian warning over seasonal flu and meningitis
Note: This post is over 24 months old. Information may be outdated.Continue readingWinter flowering hellebores in Pencaitland
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. Continue readingPencaitland returns to the scout pack… new cubs investiture