Newtongrange Community Directory Prepared by community volunteers and Midlothian Council representatives working together for the Newtongrange Neighbourhood Plan CONTENTS Page Map of Newtongrange Area 3 Travel and Transport – Buses 4 Travel and Transport – Rail 5 Education – Early Learning and Childcare, Primary & Secondary 6 Further Education – Colleges, LLE, Adult Literacy and Numeracy 7 Activities for Young People - Youth Clubs, Sports etc 8 & 9 Activities and Services for Older People 10 Midlothian Council – Leisure activities and Libraries 11 Other Leisure Activities 12 Services from other organisations working in the area 13 & 14 Housing - Midlothian Council, Castle Rock Edinvar & Dunedin Canmore 14 Health Services - Hospitals, General Practice and Health Clinics 15 Dentists and Chemists 16 Making the right choices about your health 16 & 17 Emergency Services - Police, Fire and Ambulance 17 Local Area Representation – Community Council, Midlothian Councillors, MSP & MP 18 Employment 19 Places of worship 19 Venues for meetings and activities, local services - shops 20 Civic amenities 21 Local services 21 Notes 21 Midlothian Council Communities Team 21 NGCD - Page 2 of 21 (last updated 27 March 2019) PURPOSE OF DIRECTORY This directory has been produced as a result of partnership work and consultation with the local community during the Neighbourhood Planning process. It is not intended to be a definitive document but rather to complement other directories or information provided by partner organisations. Suggestions for additional information are welcome. Please see last page for Midlothian Council Communities Team contact information if you wish to comment or make suggestions. MAP OF NEWTONGRANGE COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA NGCD - Page 3 of 21 (last updated 27 March 2019) TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT - BUS Both Lothian Buses & Borders Buses serve the Newtongrange area. Bus timetables are available in all Midlothian libraries or at the website addresses listed below. LOTHIAN BUSES BORDERS BUSES Service Numbers: 33, 29, N3 (Night bus) Service Number: X95 Website: www.lothianbuses.com Website: www.bordersbuses.co.uk/timetables 0131 555 6363 01896 754350 Email: [email protected] Newbattle Community Learning Centre has a Mini-Bus that can be hired by community groups. The driver must have a MIDAS permit. There are also services provided Lothian Community Transport Services (LCTS) – R1, R2 & R4. 0131 663 0176, Website: http://www.lcts.org.uk/ Email: [email protected] A self-drive service, open to drivers with a MIDAS permit, is also offered by LCTS out of their Newmills Road, Dalkeith depot. 0131 663 0176 A concessionary Scotland-wide free bus travel scheme was introduced in 2006. The scheme gives all permanent residents in Scotland free bus travel on and after their 60th birthday. Application forms are available in all Midlothian libraries and main Council offices. Once completed, the form must be handed in to any Midlothian library. The applicant needs to do this in person - part of the validation process is to verify that the photo supplied is a true likeness of the applicant, and the librarian will do this when checking the form. There is no charge for this concessionary bus pass. The concessionary Scotland-wide free travel scheme also applies to disabled people and those entitled to free travel for a companion. There is a separate application form with full details of who is eligible. Blank forms are available at all Midlothian libraries and council main offices. Completed forms (along with a passport-style colour photo and supporting documents) must be taken by the applicant in person to any Midlothian library. There is no charge for this concessionary bus pass. A Young Scot card offers discounted travel for young people from their 16th birthday to the day before their 19th birthday. In Midlothian schools, the Young Scot card is offered to all on arrival at their High School. It is used in Midlothian schools for cashless catering and so most youngsters will have their Young Scot card from age 11 or 12. Most bus operators offer a commercial child fare from 5 to 15, and the Young Scot discount in effect extends this by a further three years. The discount is one-third off rounded to the nearest 5p below, so if the adult fare is £1, the Young Scot cardholder pays 65p [66.6p rounded down to 65p]. Midlothian children who attend schools outwith Midlothian can arrange their Young Scot card at any Midlothian library. For those in voluntary work, the Young Scot travel discount can be extended to the day before the cardholder’s 26th birthday. Queries about the concessionary schemes can be directed to any Midlothian library, or to the Travel Team at Midlothian House on 0131 561 5455 or Email: [email protected] FORWARD MID - Guide to community transport for people with disabilities NGCD - Page 4 of 21 (last updated 27 March 2019) TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT - RAIL The ScotRail service on the Borders Railway calls at the following stations: - Edinburgh Waverley - Brunstane - Shawfair - Eskbank - Newtongrange - Gorebridge - Stow - Galashiels - Tweedbank Newtongrange Station is at 23 Murderdean Road, Newtongrange EH22 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith EH22 4PE. Website: www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/neg The station features; - 24-hour customer help point system on the platform - A ramp or path to provide step-free access - One platform, with sheltered waiting area, for trains to both Edinburgh and Tweedbank - Free car parking facilities for approx 56 vehicles - 24 hour CCTV for both station and car park - Sheltered cycle storage facilities for approx 20 bikes - Automated ticket vending machines There are no toilet facilities at the station. Timetable enquiries can be made via the National Rail Enquiries line on 03457 48 49 50 (rail times only), or via the Traveline Scotland enquiry service on 0871 200 2233 (which can provide both rail and bus times for a multi-modal journey). Seat reservations are free when a ticket is purchased for ScotRail services and are available up to 12 weeks in advance. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.scotrail.co.uk or by calling 0344 811 0141 between 0700 and 2200, 7 days a week. All major credit/debit cards are accepted. Disabled assitance can be arranged by calling 0800 912 2901 (or textphone 18001 0800 912 290 if you are hard of hearing). PLUSBUS An Edinburgh PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited bus & tram travel on nearly all Lothian Buses services and Edinburgh Trams, around the whole urban area of Edinburgh city and surrounding areas. See here for more details: http://www.plusbus.info/edinburgh Free travel on the rail service is available to Saltire Card Holders with an ‘eye’ symbol (issued via the Scottish Blind Scheme) and all holders of a valid Midlothian Taxicard. Note the taxicard scheme has been closed to new entrants since April 2015. There is no free rail travel for Saltire Card Holders without an ‘eye’ symbol. Discounted travel is available by purchasing any one of a series of railcards made available by the train operator such as the Senior Railcard or Scottish Youth Railcard. Further details are available via the ScotRail website on www.scotrail.co.uk NGCD - Page 5 of 21 (last updated 27 March 2019) EDUCATION EDUCATION - EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE NEWBATTLE COMMUNITY NURSERY CHILDMINDERS Newbattle Community Learning Centre There are several childminders based in the 67 Gardiner Place Newtongrange area. For further details contact: NEWTONGRANGE, EH22 4RT Midlothian Childcare Information Service 07445 300319 or 0131 663 6055 0131 271 3754 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] NEWTONGRANGE PRIMARY SCHOOL NURSERY WIZKIDZ Sixth Street 20-24 Station Road NEWTONGRANGE, EH22 4LB NEWTONGRANGE, EH22 4NB 0131 271 4645 0131 660 0077 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wizkidz-nursery.co.uk/ Website: http://newtongrange.mgfl.net/ Email: [email protected] EDUCATION - PRIMARY The closest primary school is: Students may also attend NEWTONGRANGE PRIMARY SCHOOL ST ANDREWS PRIMARY SCHOOL Sixth Street 121 New Hunterfield NEWTONGRANGE, EH22 4LB GOREBRIDGE, EH23 4NB 0131 271 4645 01875 820133 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://newtongrange.mgfl.net/ Website: http://standrews.mgfl.net/ NEWTONGRANGE AFTERSCHOOL CLUB SALTERSGATE SCHOOL Newtongrange Primary School 3 Cousland Road Sixth Street DALKEITH, EH22 2PS NEWTONGRANGE, EH22 4LB 0131 654 4703 0131 561 9330 Email: [email protected]/ Email: [email protected] Website: http://saltersgate.mgfl.net/ Charity Number: SC031220 EDUCATION - SECONDARY The closest secondary school is: Students may also attend NEWBATTLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL SALTERSGATE SCHOOL 1 Newbattle Way 3 Cousland Road EASTHOUSES, EH22 4SX DALKEITH, EH22 2PS 0131 663 561 6700 0131 654 4703 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.newbattle.org.uk Website: http://saltersgate.mgfl.net ST DAVID’S RC HIGH SCHOOL 1 Cousland Road DALKEITH, EH22 2PS 0131 654 4702 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stdavidshighschool.co.uk NGCD - Page 6 of 21 (last updated 27 March 2019) FURTHER EDUCATION EDINBURGH COLLEGE - MIDLOTHIAN CAMPUS NEWBATTLE ABBEY COLLEGE The local campus (one of four campuses across the city) Scotland’s only adult education residential is located at: college. 46 Dalhousie Road Newbattle Road DALKEITH, EH22 3FR DALKEITH, EH22 3LL 0131 669