These free events are a chance for residents of all ages to share their thoughts on walking/wheeling in their community, including access to key locations like shops, schools and public transport, as well as any challenges faced.

Consultation to Shape the Future of Walking in Fa’side

Residents of East Lothian are invited to have their say in improving walking/wheeling routes within the Fa’side area.

A series of consultation events will be held where local residents can share their thoughts on making walking safer and more accessible. The events will take place on the following dates:

Friday 22 November, 10.30am — 2pm, Pencaitland Connections Cafe

Monday 25 November, 5pm — 7pm, Macmerry Miners Club

Wednesday 27 November, 3pm — 5pm, Recharge Youth Centre, Tranent

Friday 29 November, 9.30am — 11.30am, The Fraser Centre, Tranent

This is your chance to help create a Local Walking Action Plan for Fa’side, focusing on improving paths, signage and access. Young people and children are encouraged to join and share their ideas too.

If you have any questions, please contact Diane@pas.org.uk or TRedpath@EastLothian.gov.uk

Eskadalemuir

Archaeological walk/talk with Matt Ritchie. Chat about improving walking routes in Eskdalemuir. Pottery session with Ruth Jones.

Thursday 5 December 2024, 10am – 4pm, Eskdalemuir Community Hub, Eskdalemuir, Langholm, DG13 0QJ

No booking required ⎯ just bring walking shoes and waterproofs!

What’s happening:

10am | Gather at the Hub (we’ll organise car-sharing to the start of the walk)

10am ⎯ 12pm (Good Weather) | Archaeological Walk with Matt Ritchie, archaeologist from Forestry and Land Scotland (guided 2km walk up Bessie’s Hill, option to drive)

10am ⎯ 12pm (Bad Weather) | Archaeology Talk by Matt Ritchie. Hillfort exploration with breathtaking drone imagery, mapping and discussion of walking routes around Eskdalemuir

12pm ⎯ 1pm

• Soup and Sandwiches at the Hub
• Talk: “Time Travelling: the Search for a Creative Archaeological Narrative”
• Chat about local walking routes

1pm ⎯ 4pm | Pottery Session with Ruth Jones

• Learn about Eskdalemuir’s pottery heritage
• Make your own small vessels and figures from terracotta clay
• 15pm Schoolchildren are welcome to join in when they arrive by bus

If you have any questions, please contact Diane@pas.org.uk or Hub@Eskdalemuir.com.

We hope to see you there!

You can also share your feedback on local walking routes in Eskdalemuir by completing our survey.

Kelty

Join us for a walk, a chat about improving walking routes in Kelty and a wreath-making session.

Want safer, more enjoyable walking routes in your area?

This is your chance to make it happen!

Monday 9 December 2024, 1.15pm ⎯ 4.30pm, Kelty Community Centre, 92 Main Street, Kelty, Fife, KY4 0AQ

You can also share your feedback on local walking routes in Kelty by completing our survey.

If you have any questions, please contact Kirsty.Mcelhinney@fife.gov.uk or Diane@pas.org.uk