Local Networks: East Lothian & Midlothian

Welcome to the East Lothian & Midlothian Network

Congratulations to Dunbar Fashion School for winning one of Generations Working Together’s Awards for their contribution to reducing loneliness and isolation. The award was presented at the national Conference by the Minister for Older People and Equalities, Christina McKelvie MSP. The Fashion School also won a Highly Commended for being a very innovative project.

Congratulations also go to Sue Northrop and Loreen Pardoe for winning the Yvonne Coull, Local Network Coordinator Award which was so well deserved.

Further details of the awards can be viewed here.

East Lothian & Midlothian Local Network News

• Can intergenerational relationships be useful at end of life?

  GWT would like to hear from individuals and organisations who have undertaken intergenerational activities connecting younger people with older people at the end of life.

• Scottish Older People's Assembly is this October

  Register now for the 5th of October, 10 am - 3.30pm event.

• Would you like to share images of your intergenerational work?

  Generations Working Together is looking for new images for use on promotional materials.

Local Network Events

• International Certificate in Intergenerational Learning (7 week online course)

  Tuesday 5th November 2019, 1:00pm - 11:00pm

• Intergenerational Training For Trainers and Practitioners (East Lothian)

  Tuesday 12th November 2019, 10:00am - 4:00pm at Dunbar Grammar School, Summerfield Rd, Dunbar EH42 1NJ (£75 Full / £50 Concession)

• East Lothian & Midlothian Network Meeting

  Tuesday 21st January 2020, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Midlothian Venue (TBC)

• East Lothian & Midlothian Network Meeting

  Tuesday 19th May 2020, 10:00am - 12:00pm at East Lothian Venue TBC

• East Lothian & Midlothian Network Meeting

  Tuesday 29th September 2020, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Midlothian venue TBC

Past Events

• East Lothian & Midlothian Network Meeting

  Tuesday 17th September 2019, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Dunbar Grammar School, Summerfield Road, Dunbar, EH42 1NJ

• Network Coordinator's Meeting

  Wednesday 11th September 2019, 10:00am - 3:00pm at GWT Office, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson St., Glasgow. G1 1UZ.

• East Lothian & Midlothian Intergenerational Network Meeting

  Tuesday 14th May 2019, 1:30pm - 3:30pm at (Community Room) Gorebridge Primary School, 2C Barleyknowe Lane, Gorebridge EH23 4XA