News and Events

Thursday, 13 July 2023 @7:45 PM

Hillwalk

The Castle & Twistin Hill - 8.5 miles

Depart King George v park at 7.30am

All welcolme to join any hillwalk or ramble

Thursday, 13 July 2023 @7:45 PM

Ramble

Wallyford, Inveresk, Whitecraidg & Carberry - 8 miles

Depart King George V Park at 8.30 am

All welcolme to join any hillwalk or ramble

Thursday, 13 July 2023 @7:45 PM

Bonnyrigg & Lasswade Local History Society

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

Monday, 11 September 2023 @12:00 AM

Men's Fellowship Talk - The Dambuster Raid

Speaker:  Roy Johnstone

An insight into one of the most important events of the Second World War.

Saturday, 30 September 2023 @12:00 AM

Hillwalk - Perth & Kinross

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

Monday, 09 October 2023 @7:45 PM

Men's Fellowship Talk - Mining in Scotland

Speaker:  Jim Waugh

History of the pits from Bell to Super Pits.

Saturday, 14 October 2023 @12:00 AM

Hillwalk - Craianlarich

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

Thursday, 19 October 2023 @10:30 AM

Children's craft session

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 made a border of poppies which was on display in our Pitcairn Centre, a poster of remembrance which was on show in our noticeboard on the High Street and a wreath of poppies which our DJ club laid at the Church memorial on Remembrance Sunday.

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.

Saturday, 28 October 2023 @8:30 AM

Ramble - Tweed Walk to Lyne

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

Wednesday, 01 November 2023 @7:30 PM

Kirk Session

Statutory meeting of the Kirk Session is Wdnesday 1st November @ 7.30pm in the Pitcairns Centre

Sunday, 12 November 2023 @10:00 AM

Least We Forget...

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!

Monday, 13 November 2023 @7:45 PM

Men's Fellowship Talk - Henry Dryerre

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.

Tuesday, 14 November 2023 @12:00 AM

Guild Meeting

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.

Saturday, 18 November 2023 @9:00 AM

Ramble - Vogrie Circular

The walk departs @9 am. All are welcome

Vogrie Circular Via D’Arcy and Edgehead

  • 6.5 miles
  • OS map 66

For More Information

Contact Alastair Dudgeon 663 8359 or May Wilkins 660 4473

Saturday, 25 November 2023 @10:00 AM

Christmas Fair

Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 25th November 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm in Church Halls.

Stalls include

  • Christmas Crafts,
  • New Gifts,
  • Cake & Candy,
  • Chocolate Tombola,
  • Soft Goods,
  • Toys & Jewellery

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)

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

Sunday, 26 November 2023 @12:30 AM

Christingle Making Drop In:

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!

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 @2:00 PM

Bonnie Books

Meets on Wednesday, 29 November from 2 - 3.30 in the Pitcairn Centre

Friday, 01 December 2023 @7:30 PM

Advent acoustic Tour

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

Saturday, 02 December 2023 @12:00 AM

Hillwalk Tinto, Biggar

Hillwalk Tinto, Biggar

Tuesday, 05 December 2023 @1:00 PM

Men's Fellowship

Christmas lunch will be held on Tuesday 5th December in Broomieknowe Golf Club at 1 for 1.30

Wednesday, 06 December 2023 @7:30 AM

Kirk Session

Kirk Session will meet at 7:30pm in the Pitcairn for a statutory meeting. 

Saturday, 09 December 2023 @12:00 AM

Ramble - Carrington Circular

The walk departs @9 am. All are welcome

  • 6.5 miles
  • OS map 66

For More Information

Contact Alastair Dudgeon 663 8359 or Alison Hickman 663 744

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 @7:30 PM

Kevock Choir Christmas Concert

In the Church on Tuesday, 12 December at 7.30 pm. Entry by donation. All proceeds will be donated to the Church

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 @10:00 AM

Love & Remembrance Memorial Service

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.

Tuesday, 09 January 2024 @12:00 AM

Event Guild :- Mission Aviation Fellowship

Speaker Andy Martin

Event Guild :- Mission Aviation Fellowship

We would welcome new members or just pop in any time 

Friday, 12 January 2024 @7:00 PM

Pilot Scheme – Youth Drop-In Café

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!

Saturday, 13 January 2024 @12:00 AM

HilWallkers : Stow

Brders train to Stow, circular walk finishing with lunch

Saturday, 27 January 2024 @9:00 AM

Ramblers Walk : Roseburn to Leith

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

Saturday, 03 February 2024 @12:00 AM

HillWalkers : Pentlands

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

Monday, 12 February 2024 @10:00 AM

Holiday Club -February

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!!

Saturday, 24 February 2024 @12:00 AM

HillWalkers : Tillicoultry

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

Saturday, 24 February 2024 @9:00 AM

Ramblers Walk : River Almond Walk

Ramblers Walk : River Almond Walk, main flat walk of 6.5 miles.

Leader : Alison Hickman - 0131 663 7444

Saturday, 16 March 2024 @12:00 AM

HillWakers : Dunbar

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

Saturday, 16 March 2024 @7:00 PM

Quiz Night with cheese and wine

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

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 @7:30 PM

Guild Floral Tea

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!

Saturday, 30 March 2024 @9:00 AM

Ramblers Walk : River Almond

Walk River Almond 6.5 miles OS book 67

Edinburgh Pentlands and Lothians book

Leader: Liz Caufield : 0131 6602688

Saturday, 06 April 2024 @12:00 AM

HillWalkers : Loch Lommond

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

Saturday, 27 April 2024 @12:00 AM

HillWalkers : Loch Tay

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

Saturday, 27 April 2024 @8:30 AM

Ramblers Walk : Tentsmuir Forest and Beach

Tentsmuir Forest and Beach 6 miles OS map 371

Edinburgh Pentlands and Lothians Book

Leader : Alistsair Dudgeon 0131 663 8359

Parking £ 2.00

Saturday, 18 May 2024 @12:00 AM

HillWalkers

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

Saturday, 25 May 2024 @8:30 AM

Ramblers Walk : Aberdour Burntisland Circular

Aberdour Burntisland Circular 6 miles 

Leader : Alison Hickman 0131 663 7444

Saturday, 08 June 2024 @12:00 AM

HillWalkers : Glen Doll

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

Saturday, 29 June 2024 @12:00 AM

HillWalkers : Peebles

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

Saturday, 29 June 2024 @8:30 AM

Ramblers Walk : St Mary's Loch

St Mary's Loch 7.5 miles
OS book 73
Walkhighlands

Leader : Liz Caufield 0131 660 2688

Monday, 18 September 2023 @12:00 AM

Alpha course

A new Alpha course started on Monday, 18 September at 7 pm in the Pitcairn Centre.  If you are interested speak to Louise

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 @12:00 AM

Souper Monday

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.

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 @12:00 AM

Blythswood Care Shoe Box

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

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 @12:00 AM

Bonnyrigg & Lasswade Local History Society

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"

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 @12:00 AM

Tuesday night adult Church Badminton

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.

Sunday, 19 November 2023 @12:00 AM

Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal

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.

Sunday, 19 November 2023 @12:00 AM

Tues Evening Adult Badminton

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

Sunday, 19 November 2023 @12:00 AM

Appeal from Guides: More help wanted!!

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.

Sunday, 19 November 2023 @12:00 AM

Newsletter -Appeal for articles:

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.

Friday, 01 December 2023 @12:00 AM

Holiday Club February 2024

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!!

Sunday, 04 February 2024 @12:00 AM

YF

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.

Sunday, 04 February 2024 @10:00 AM

Youth Drop In Café

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.

Sunday, 04 February 2024 @10:00 AM

Pitcairn Centre

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).

Sunday, 04 February 2024 @7:00 PM

Midlothian Churches Praise Evening:

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

Wednesday, 07 February 2024 @10:00 AM

Private Prayer Time in Church

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.

Wednesday, 21 February 2024 @10:00 AM

Bible Study

Our Bible Study group will re-start on 21 February 2024.

Sunday, 10 March 2024 @12:00 AM

Easter Knitting Project

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.