Gorebridge Community Development Trust
Supporting Gorebridge to bring about its own community enrichment
Please join us at Lord Ancrum’s Wood, Newbattle Abbey College for fun family woodland themed activities including campfires and cooking, woodland craft, wildlife and den building. This event is for children 4+ years and their parents/carers. Cost: £3 per child which includes a healthy snack, there is no charge for adults. For further information please […]
The Gorebridge Community Development Trust has been working closely with Archaeology Scotland to preserve and interpret the site – seeking to fully understand both its historical and local importance. On Wednesday the 21st of February you are welcome to join in a vegetation clearing followed by a talk by Cara Jones from Archaeology Scotland on […]
Join the project Archivist Sean Watson on walking history tours of Gorebridge. A guided walk to explore the fascinating history of the town. Beginning at Stobhill War Memorial the tour will explore the history of churches, castle, Main Street and Railway Station. Please dress for the weather. Meeting point Stobhill War Memorial. Please contact sean.watson@gorebridge.org.uk […]
A led exploration of the ruinous remains of Stobhill Gunpowder works with focus of documentary and archaeological remains to tease out the history of the site. Please wear footwear and clothing suitable for off path walking and uneven ground. Join the project Archivist Sean Watson on walking history tours of Gorebridge. Please contact sean.watson@gorebridge.org.uk for […]
The fabulous Macastory duo of Fergus McNicol and Ronnie Fairweather will be out and about in Gorebridge performing a mixture of music, poems, songs and an array of heritage tales to inspire and entertain you. Join in the fun filled performances of songs and stories for families with young children (0- 5 years). The following […]
The Railway Station Adopters are celebrating the importance of local plants, animals, birds and insects with a day of workshops and activities for all ages. Taking part are Greening Gorebridge, RSPB, Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Bat Conservation Trust. Make wildflower seed bombs, help build bat boxes, and be entertained by Dr Bunheads amazing climate […]
An introductory workshop into the digitisation of historic photographs including the process of scanning, editing and restoring images digitally. Booking required as numbers limited. Please contact Gorebridge Development Trust office@gorebridge.org.uk or Stephanie Walker stephanie.walker@midlothian.gov.uk, call 01875 232202
The fabulous Macastory duo of Fergus McNicol and Ronnie Fairweather will be out and about in Gorebridge performing a mixture of music, poems, songs and an array of heritage tales to inspire and entertain you. Join in the fun filled performances of songs and stories for families with young children (0- 5 years). The following dates […]
The fabulous Macastory duo of Fergus McNicol and Ronnie Fairweather will be out and about in Gorebridge performing a mixture of music, poems, songs and an array of heritage tales to inspire and entertain you. Join in the fun filled performances of songs and stories for families with young children (0- 5 years). The following dates […]
