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Coronation Volunteer Monday

Join us as part of The Big Help Out! Celebrate the coronation by coming together with your community, friends and neighbours on Monday 8th May, 10 – 12 am.  North Berwick Trust will be joining other volunteer organisations and members of the North Berwick community to sew flower seeds at its community hub site, off Pilgrim’s Way, North Berwick.  The event offers a chance for the community to come together and for organisations to explain some of the volunteering opportunities that are available within the town. This is a family friendly activity suitable for all – come along for an hour to

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Ukrainian Support Group

Peer Connecting are setting up a support group in Tranent for Ukranian families This group is going to support Ukrainian families who have fled to East Lothian, they were forced to leave her country, with family, due to the devastating ongoing war. The group will be taking place at Volunteer Centre East Lothian in Tranent. For further Details follow the link : Community Welfare – Dirleton Village Website – Community Groups

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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Trees

Pictures from Queen’s Platinum Jubilee  Plum tree planting that took place just before Christmas are now on the website. Either go the the home page and then follow the “Queen’s Platinum Jubilee”  link from the menu on the left -OR- Go direct following this link : Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – Dirleton Village Website

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£1m Energy Fund for East Lothian Vulnerable persons announced

A new £1 million energy fund to help residents in East Lothian heat their homes this winter has opened for applications.  The partnership between Community Windpower, Advice Direct Scotland and East Lothian Council is open to people in the county struggling with their bills. To find out more please follow the link : Community Welfare – Dirleton Village Website and expand the section “£1m Energy Fund for Vulnerable persons in East Lothian”

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Dirleton Playgroup Have wonderful prizes in their raffle

Don’t forget the draw will be on the 17th December so still time to buy your tickets Dirleton Playgroup has some wonderful prizes in its Raffle which was launched at the Dirleton Market on Sunday. If you would like to both support the Playgroup and have a chance of winning a great range of donated  prizes – there is still plenty of time.  The draw will take place on December 17th. Prizes for foodies range from an overnight stay and champagne dinner at Prestonfield House to afternoon tea at the Bonnie Badger and dinner at the Open Arms – plus

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