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Kiltwalk Success!
You did it! During the weekend of the 23rd to the 25th of April 2021, 45 amazing Kiltwalkers from across Scotland undertook socially-distanced challenges to raise much needed funds for MYPAS. During that sunny weekend, adults, young people, children (and babies) walked, cycled, toddled or ran in their local areas as part of the 2021…
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Local Artists Support MYPAS
In 2020, a small group of local artists got together and submitted artwork for an exhibition at the Riccio Gallery. The intention was for the group to create some original artwork and donate a share of all funds raised to MYPAS The exhibition had a busy preview evening and decent sales throughout, enabling our group…
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It’s the Virtual Kiltwalk Weekend!
Tune for the day: Robert ‘Myles’ – Children I’m doing the Kiltwalk to raise funds to help young people’s mental health, only it’s a Kilt-ride for me – I’ll be on my bike – something I’ve enjoyed since I was a little girl. Hi, I’m Alison and I’m proud to be one of an incredible…
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Kiltwalking for MYPAS – Laura’s Story
My name is Laura and I am a school counsellor in East Lothian. I have four children and two dogs and I love to keep active. I started running about 10 years ago not long after the birth of my youngest. I started running lamp-post to lamp-post then walking to the next – it was…
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Virtual Kiltwalk 2021 – 3 days to go!
We are delighted to share news of a team, walking for MYPAS this weekend. The merry band of six Kiltwalkers comprises two MYPAS Board members who have experience of working with young people with mental health issues and four friends and family who are supporting the cause. One of our wonderful walkers has composed a…
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Kiltwalking for MYPAS. Ailsa’s Story
Kiltwalk April 24th 2021 I joined the staff of MYPAS in October 2020 as part of the school counselling service in East Lothian. I am really pleased to be working with young people in the county where I live. MYPAS has the wellbeing of young people at the core of the work that it does…
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MYPAS Bluebell Run Update 2021
The MYPAS Bluebell Run has been postponed until spring 2022. MYPAS constantly monitors the COVID-19 situation in the Lothians. Based on the most recent lockdown and commentary on when measures may be eased, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone our event due to take place in spring 2021 until early next year. We know…
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Kiltwalking for MYPAS
The Kiltwalk is a unique Scottish charity event, which brings together walkers/runners/dancers of all ages and abilities for an unforgettable fun day. The current pandemic restrictions have meant that friends and family have been unable to get together so we hope that this will provide an opportunity for you to reconnect in a socially-distanced fashion.…
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Miles for MYPAS
The Kiltwalk is a unique Scottish charity event, which brings together walkers/runners/dancers of all ages and abilities for an unforgettable fun day. The current pandemic restrictions have meant that friends and family have been unable to get together so we hope that this will provide an opportunity for you to reconnect in a socially-distanced fashion.…
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Midlothian Parental Employability Support
Sharing on behalf of our friends at Midlothian Communities and Lifelong Learning CLL is offering Midlothian parents the opportunity to take part in their Employability Support Programme. This programme offers intensive one to one tailored employability support from a key worker, to help address barriers to work, which might include skills, work experience, qualifications, health…
