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The Castle & Twistin Hill - 8.5 miles
Depart King George v park at 7.30am
All welcolme to join any hillwalk or ramble
Wallyford, Inveresk, Whitecraidg & Carberry - 8 miles
Depart King George V Park at 8.30 am
All welcolme to join any hillwalk or ramble
The next meeting of the society takes place on Wedbesday 18th March @ 7.30pm in the church
The next meeting of the society takes place on Wedbesday 18th March @ 7.30pm in the church
This is an opportunity to see and hear about the winning entry for the 2019/2020 Dr. Mary Noble Memorial Award. This annual completion has been running since 2012 for primary 5 school children and has proved to be very popular with the children showing their enthusiasm and talent over the years
Speaker: Roy Johnstone
An insight into one of the most important events of the Second World War.
The walk will take place at the Glen Eagles & Glen Bee
We would welcome anyone joining us but please contact one of the below in the first instance.
Contact Christine Sinclair 663 7712 Sheila Symon 07754 882011 or Tom Thompson 663 5916
Speaker: Jim Waugh
History of the pits from Bell to Super Pits.
The walk will take place at the Castle & the Twistin Hill
We would welcome anyone joining us but please contact one of the below in the first instance.
Contact Christine Sinclair 663 7712 Sheila Symon 07754 882011 or Tom Thompson 663 5916
There will be a craft session for children aged 5 - 12 on Thursday, 19 October from 10.30 - 11.30 am in the Loudon Hall. The theme is remembrance so come along and join us.
The group enjoyed their time together and also enjoyed a few Jelly Babies before departing.
Interesting fact….
Peace jelly babies….
Bassett’s originally launched Peace Baby sweeties to celebrate the end of World War 1 in 1918. Rationing during World War II meant production of the sweetie had to stop, but in 1953 Bassett’s Peace Babies were reborn again as Bassett’s Jelly Babies.
The walk with depart @ 8.30 am. All are welcome
7 miles Paths around Peebles
For More Information
Contact Alastair Dudgeon 663 8359 or May Wilkins 660 4473
Guild restarts on Tuesday 1 October at 7.30 pm in the Pitcairn Centre. the speaker is Louise. We would welcome any new members. Capitation fee of £16 will be due
Kirk Session meets on Wednesday 2 October at 7.30 pm in the Pitcairn Centre
JUMBLE SALE - SATURDAY, 5 OCTOBER 10 - 12 NOON
We will be holding a Jumble Sale on Saturday, 5 October from 10 - 12 noon in our Church Halls.
Stalls include: Nearly New Clothing, Jewellery, Bric a Brac, Cake & Candy, Teas & Coffees, Bacon and Burger rolls/toasted teacakes.
Donations can be handed into the Donaldson Hall on Thursday, 3rd and Friday 4th October between 10 and 12 noon and on Friday evening between 7.30 - 8.30 pm.
Members of the fundraising Team will be pleased to see you.
All proceeds go to further the work of our Church in the community.
Any questions speak to Diane Steel on 07711 133258.
Updates
A Great Success!!
A huge thanks to all who contributed in any way to the success of our Jumble Sale which raised a fantastic £1014.23 which will go to further the work of our Church in the community.
Several local charity shops also benefited from the clothes, shoes and handbags which were not sold on the day.
Guild Dedication Service takes place on Sunday 6 October
Statutory meeting of the Kirk Session is Wdnesday 1st November @ 7.30pm in the Pitcairns Centre
Poppies were on display inside the Church and outside the Pitcairn Centre for our Remembrance Service on 12th November. Our display outside the Pitcairn Centre has been the talk of the town. Those who admired our WW1 soldier during the day, came back at night to appreciate it illuminated. Lots of lovely comments have been received.
If you missed our displays click the update button below for a selection of photographs.
None of this would have been possible if not for all those who responded to our Poppy appeal and knitted and crocheted over 800 poppies, all of which were used. Thank you.
Our thanks to Diane Steel, Christine Sinclair, Dorothy Jack, Sheena Lamb, Marie Denholm and Issi Gardner who sewed and created our displays. To Tom and Nicholas Thompson who fitted an outside socket to enable our main display to be illuminated. To David Steel, Painter & Decorator, Jeremy Johnson, New Era Signs & Graphics Ltd, Calvin Morrow, Halston Engineering Ltd who donated their time and talents.
Not quite sure how we follow this next year but I’m sure we will rise to the challenge!
Speaker: Neil Stewart
Dryerre was a pharmacist, analytical and dispensing chemist, optician and advertising genius in Bonnyrigg in the first half of the 20th century.
Meets on Tuesday 14 November. The speakers are our own Jenny, Jo and Louise on their experiences of living and working abroad. The £15 balance of the Christmas meal is now due.
The walk departs @9 am. All are welcome
Vogrie Circular Via D’Arcy and Edgehead
For More Information
Contact Alastair Dudgeon 663 8359 or May Wilkins 660 4473
Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 25th November 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm in Church Halls.
Stalls include
Teas & Coffees with mince pies & shortbread will be available in the Pitcairn Centre, along with Bacon & Burger Rolls.
Raffle tickets will be available to win a Christmas Table decoration, Food Hamper, Guess the weight of the cake or the number of sweeties in the jar ?
Donation for Christmas Fair : Donations can be left in the display area in the Church and the Pitcairn Centre or can be handed into the Donaldson Hall on Thursday 23rd or Friday 24th between 10.00am - 12.00 noon or from 6.30 pm on the Friday evening.
(Due to continued Health & Hygiene rules donations for Cake & Candy can only be accepted from registered home bakers)
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Thanks to everyone who supported in any way our annual Christmas Fair. On the day the magnificent sum of £4070 was raised which will be used to support the work of our Church in the community.
The lucky winners of our various competitions were:
Christmas Hamper: Harvey Finlayson
Christmas Table Decoration: Susan Harris
Guess the weight of the Christmas cake (9lbs 7ozs): Maria Roberts
Sweeties in the Jar (97): Helen Daly
To mark the switching on of the town Christmas lights there will be a drop in Christingle making session on Sunday 26 November from 12.30 - 3. This will be followed by a short service from 3 - 3.30 in the church
We were excited to welcome families of all ages to our pop-up Christingle making session in the Church to support the community switch on of the Christmas lights. The Christingles lit up the Church for a short service before the big switch on!
Meets on Wednesday, 29 November from 2 - 3.30 in the Pitcairn Centre
BONNYRIGG PARISH CHURCH
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 30th November
10:00 - 12:00 Noon in our Church Halls
An evening of music and Christmas cheer by Yvonne & David Lyon and Gareth Davies-Jones will take place in the Church on Friday 1 December at 7.30 pm. Contact Ali Wilson for tickets £8 on 07846 581088
Hillwalk Tinto, Biggar
Christmas lunch will be held on Tuesday 5th December in Broomieknowe Golf Club at 1 for 1.30
Kirk Session will meet at 7:30pm in the Pitcairn for a statutory meeting.
The walk departs @9 am. All are welcome
For More Information
Contact Alastair Dudgeon 663 8359 or Alison Hickman 663 744
In the Church on Tuesday, 12 December at 7.30 pm. Entry by donation. All proceeds will be donated to the Church
Prayer time will be dedicated to remembering loved ones lost. In all the hubbub in the lead up to Christmas, come and spend some quiet time of reflection and light a candle in remembrance.
A special memorial service will be held at 11.30 am.
Speaker Andy Martin
Event Guild :- Mission Aviation Fellowship
We would welcome new members or just pop in any time
In January we are launching a pilot of a Youth Drop-in Café from 7 – 9 pm at the Community Café in Lothian Street, Bonnyrigg which will run until the end of February.
We hope to have a good turnout of young people from all over the community to come and socialise over a cup of coffee in a warm, friendly environment. Pass the word around!
Brders train to Stow, circular walk finishing with lunch
Roseburn to Leith - 6 miles following the Water of Leith on good paths.
Please Remember your Bus Pass
Departing King George Vth car park at 9AM
Leader : Moira Kaila - 0131 660 6199
Sunrise at the summit
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
Our Feb holiday club will take place this year on Monday 12th Feb & Tues 13rth Feb between 10:00am & 1:00pm. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you free either or both days ands would like to join the team for the holiday club please speak to Josh on 07907 437818. There are lots of different rolls to fill and skills required, there is always a place on the team for YOU!!
Ochils Traverse
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
Ramblers Walk : River Almond Walk, main flat walk of 6.5 miles.
Leader : Alison Hickman - 0131 663 7444
John Muir Way
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
Fundraising event: Quiz Night with cheese and wine will take place on Saturday, 16 March at 7 pm in the Church Halls.
Tickets (adult £7 & child £3) available from Diane Steel 07711 133258 and Christine Sinclair 07796 775554.
Entry forms available in the Church and Pitcairn Centre
Guild Floral Tea : Will take place on TUESDAY, 19 MARCH at 7.30 pm in the Loudon Hall.
Tickets (price £6) will be available soon.
Entertainment will be provided by the Castaways so come along for good music, fellowship and home baking!
Walk River Almond 6.5 miles OS book 67
Edinburgh Pentlands and Lothians book
Leader: Liz Caufield : 0131 6602688
Ben Vorlich
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
Ben Lawers
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
Tentsmuir Forest and Beach 6 miles OS map 371
Edinburgh Pentlands and Lothians Book
Leader : Alistsair Dudgeon 0131 663 8359
Parking £ 2.00
Guild: Tuesday, 30th Apr at 7.30 for its AGM, All are Welcome.
BIG COFFEE MORNING: We are having a Big Coffee Morning on Saturday, 25 May in the halls. There will be various stalls and activities including home baking. Keep the date in your diary. More info to follow
Car Wash - Saturday 11th May - Car Park of Our Lady of Consolation - 10:00am - 1pm. To support the our summer youth program, in association with Young Life, we are holding a Car Wash on Saturday 11th May, all donations will go towards the cost of camp for our young people. We are also looking for volunteers to off drink & snacks to those that bring their car to be washed an also home baking. For more info contact Josh on 07977437818 or joshchurchesutd@gmail.com.
Guild end of Session Meal: Guild end of session meal takes place on Tuesday 14 May at 7pm in Broomieknowe Golf Club. Menu slips will be available at the next meeting to complete and if possible payment of around £25 should be made.
Newton Bridge, Perth & Kinross
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
Auchnafree Hill
Aberdour Burntisland Circular 6 miles
Leader : Alison Hickman 0131 663 7444
Bonnie Books & Blethers : This group meets on Wednesday, 29 May at 2.00 pm in the Pitcairn Centre
Pitcairn Centre to celebrate Bonnyrigg & Poltonhall Gala Day on 2 June.
Praise & Prayer for Summer Mission: Tuesday June 4 at 7:30pm in Rosewell Church: Please join us in an evening of Praise & Prayer and to hear more about the planned summer mission work, in Partnership with Young Life International, planned for the area.
Praise & Prayer for Summer Mission: Tuesday June 4 at 7:30pm in Rosewell Church: Please join us in an evening of Praise & Prayer and to hear more about the planned summer mission work, in Partnership with Young Life International, planned for the area.
Broad Cairn
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
John Buchan Way
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
St Mary's Loch 7.5 miles
OS book 73
Walkhighlands
Leader : Liz Caufield 0131 660 2688
A new Alpha course started on Monday, 18 September at 7 pm in the Pitcairn Centre. If you are interested speak to Louise
Our next Alpha group will start on Sunday 5th September 2024, we will be joining with St john's & Kings Park in Dalkeith for this but will keep our own Bonnyrigg group for the discussions. If you would like more information please speak to Louise.
Our next Alpha group will start on Sunday 5th September 2024, we will be joining with St john's & Kings Park in Dalkeith for this but will keep our own Bonnyrigg group for the discussions. If you would like more information please speak to Louise.
Souper Monday will restart on Monday 23 October. We are looking for new volunteers to help serve and perhaps make soup on a rota basis. There is a list in the Display area for you to add your name if you can help.
Blythswood Care Shoe Box leaflets are available in the display area. Please take one. Final date for boxes to be in Church IS SUNDAY 5 NOVEMBER
Bonnyrigg & lasswade Local History Society meets on Wednesday 18 October at 7.30 pm in the Pitcairn Centre. Members are encouraged to "Bring something old"
Tuesday night adult Church Badminton: If you are interested in getting out to do something in the darker evenings this group meets on Tuesday from 8 - 10 in the Loudon Hall and are looking for new members. Come along and join them.
We are always looking for donations of non-perishable goods to supplement Pop up Pantry. If you feel you can help with this donations can be left in the Church and Pitcairn Centre
Bonny Buds has restarted on Thursday from 10 - 12 in the Loudon Hall.
Good Grief resumes on Wednesday, 4 September from 1.30 - 3 pm in the Donaldson Hall
Extend your fellowship at the end of worship by joining your friends and church family for a cup of tea or coffee and a blether in the Pitcairn after the service each Sunday.
Pastoral Care Visits: If you know of anyone who is unable to get to church or would like to reconnect with a visit from our minister, Louise or from one of our pastoral care visitors, contact Diane Steel on 07711 133258 or email diane_e_steel@btinternet.com
Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal: Many thanks to everyone who filled a shoe box for Blythswood Care. A total of 50 boxes were delivered to them.
Tues Evening Adult Badminton: If you are interested in getting out to do something in the darker evenings this group meets on Tuesday evenings from 8pm - 10pm in the Loudon Hall. We are looking for new members, please come along and join us you will be made very welcome. Contact Heather Lamb for more information Email: hlamb109@gmail.com
Appeal from Guides: More help wanted!! - Girl Guiding in Bonnyrigg is growing rapidly and we are always looking for some extra hands. We have units on most evenings throughout the area. If you would like to be involved and help young women and girls in our local community please contact Claire Burnett on 07590 304700.
Newsletter -Appeal for articles: We are looking for fresh content for future magazines, It could be a favourite hymn/bible reading and why they are important; tales from old and new Bonnyrigg, news of sporting or other events from youth, uniformed or other church groups. Pictures tell a thousand words so pictures are welcome. They may not all be used immediately but can used in future magazine.
Our Feb holiday club will take place this year on Monday 12th Feb & Tues 13rth Feb between 10:00am & 1:00pm. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you free either or both days ands would like to join the team for the holiday club please speak to Josh on 07907 437818. There are lots of different rolls to fill and skills required, there is always a place on the team for YOU!!
Serving all churches throughout Bonnyrigg and surrounding area, a warm friendly group for high school aged young people from any church or none. They meet fortnightly, on Sundays 7 -9 pm, at the Pitcairn. YF will meet this evening.
The pilot scheme for a new youth drop-in cafe continues every Friday 7pm - 9pm in the Community Cafe in Lothian Street. Pass the word around.
The Pitcairn Café is open Monday to Saturday – 10:00am – 12:00pm. Thursdays we will be open until 2:00pm with filled rolls (hot & cold) available. We look forward to welcoming you in for a cuppa and chat. (Please note the Pitcarin will be closed on Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th February to allow the Holiday Club full use of the halls).
This evening in Dalkeith St John's at 7 pm. Come and share together with Christians from around Midlothian as we gather for an evening of contemporary worship
Prayer Time will resume this Wednesday 7th February 2024. Our Church doors will open for private prayer time each Wednesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm. All are welcome.
Our Bible Study group will re-start on 21 February 2024.
Easter Knitting Project: We are looking for volunteers to knit or crochet flower heads to create a spring garden outside the Pitcairn Centre?
There are some patterns available in the Pitcairn Centre or you can use the poppy patterns but use bright colours of your own.
All finished flower heads should be placed in the designated box in the Pitcairn Centre by Monday 18th March.
Any questions please speak to Diane on 07711 133258 or email diane_e_steel@btinternet.com.
Flower Displays at Church & Halls: To ensure that our flowers displays are much admired again this year, Auld Abe has requested some help to look after the Hanging Baskets & Tubs during the summer months (June - September). This will involve watering the displays on a regular basis. If you can help please add your name to the list in the display area. We are also looking for a volunteer to co-ordinate the rota. The more volunteers the less work for all. !!
(Full Training will be provided !!!)..... This is an equal opportunity program.
Our Chat & Craft Group is looking for donations of brightly coloured fabric to make bunting to decorate outside the Pitcairn Centre to celebrate Bonnyrigg & Poltonhall Gala Day on 2 June. Donations can be dropped into the box in the Pitcairn Centre
Newsletter -Articles for future Newsletters: We continue to look for fresh content for future magazines, It could be a favourite hymn/bible reading and why they are important; tales from old and new Bonnyrigg, news of sporting or other events from youth, uniformed or other church groups. Pictures tell a thousand words so pictures are welcome. They may not all be used immediately but can used in future magazine.
Flower Ministry: Thank you to all the people who have come forward and added their names to the flower list, our 2024 list in now complete. If you know of anyone who you feel would benefit from receiving flowers from the church please contact Evelyn Durham on 07751 337929 or 663 3250.
Youth Drop In : A Youth Drop in for teenagers (S1 - S6) to chill out and have fun. Tea Room, Polton Street, Bonnyrigg at 7:30pm. For more info contact Josh on 07977437818 or joshchurchesutd@gmail.com.
We pray you know God’s presence as we worship together.
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Notices link: https://youtu.be/Umbn-8TB2Zc
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Every Blessing
Louise
Rev Louise Purden
Minister
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We absolutely love when people get in touch and are very grateful for those who have, please do share your news, your opinions and suggestions. Louise’s email address is LPurden@churchofscotland.org.uk
Volunteers for Worship: There is a new rota in the display area for volunteers to take part in worship. We are looking for people to read from scripture, lead prayers for others and do children's talks. If you feel you can help with any of these please add your name to the list.
There is a new rota in the display area for volunteers to take part in worship. We are looking for people to read from scripture, lead prayers for others and do children's talks. If you feel you can help with any of these please add your name to the list.
