Win! Golf at Gullane

Calling all golfers!

The East Lothian Champions Board is celebrating its tenth anniversary. To mark the occasion, they are fundraising to offer a residential trip for Champs members. 

The group is holding a silent auction where you can bid for a four ball round of golf for a brilliant cause. All funds raised will go towards the Champs' trip.

The voucher is valid until 31 May 2026 and can be redeemed seven days.

To get involved, email your bids directly to Neil Findlay at Who Cares? Scotland: nfindlay@whocaresscotland.org

Bidding ends on Thursday 21st August at midday.

Neil will keep all bidders updated and notify the winning bidder before 3pm on Friday 22 August. Payment is required before 4pm on Friday 22 August.

Neil will share WCS bank details immediately so the payment can be made. Only when funds are received and confirmed will the voucher be issued.

The winner will be announced at the Champs’ 10-year celebration event. All bidders are warmly invited to attend the event on Saturday 23 August, 1pm – 4pm, Ross High Rugby Club, Blawearie Road, Tranent EH33 2DB.

Good luck!

Information event comes to North Berwick: 21 August

Are you looking for advice, support, or ways to get more involved in your community? Drop by the Information Hub at North Berwick Library on Wednesday 21 August, anytime between 4pm and 6pm. No appointment needed — just come along for a chat, a cuppa, and plenty of helpful guidance.

A wide range of organisations will be on hand to offer support and answer your questions. Attending alongside East Lothian Works, Active Travel, Safer Communities and Sports Development teams will be:

• Ageing Well

• CAB Energy Advice Service

• Change Works

• Citizens Advice

• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

• East Lothian Climate Hub

• East Lothian Foodbank

• North Berwick Coastal Community Connections

• North Berwick Connected Communities

• North Berwick Youth Project

• Skills Development Scotland

• Sustaining North Berwick

• Volunteer Centre East Lothian

• Youth CAB

This event is organised by the East Lothian Information Hub Group, a partnership of teams from our authority, East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership, and third sector organisations including Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL). The group's mission is to bring vital information and support directly to communities across East Lothian.

Following successful pop-up events in Port Seton and Haddington, the group is excited to bring the Hub to North Berwick.

“Whether you’re facing a challenge or simply want to connect with your community, Information Hubs are here to help,” says a spokesperson for the group.

“We understand that people often have more than one issue to deal with — whether it’s benefits advice, job hunting, home energy support, staying active, or improving wellbeing. Having multiple organisations under one roof makes it easier to get the help you need. 

“It’s also a fantastic opportunity to discover local activities and services — from sport and leisure to volunteering, tackling climate change, and reducing social isolation. 

“Young people are especially welcome. Skills Development Scotland, East Lothian Works, Youth CAB, and North Berwick Youth Project will be there to talk about education, training, employment, housing, budgeting, and the wide range of youth clubs and activities available. 

“We’ve chosen the 4–6pm time slot to make it easier for families and young people to attend after school. Whether you’re looking for specific advice or just curious to see what’s on offer, we’d love for you to drop in and say hello.”

You're invited: fun run to raise funds

Would your team like to take part in an afternoon of fun, fitness and fundraising in Haddington? You can also take part as an individual or with friends of course.

Our Community Kitchen (OCK) exists to reduce loneliness and isolation by bringing people together around a large table each day to enjoy fresh and nourishing food followed by activities such as exercise classes, bus trips and intergenerational activities with schools.

Their Haddington Fun Run will take place on Saturday 20 September from 12 noon to 3pm at Haddington Rugby Club, sponsored by Garden Stirling Burnet Solicitors and Estate Agents.

You can do as many laps of the rugby pitch as you can. All ages are welcome to take part and fancy dress is optional!

Additionally, teams of four people can take part in the Joe Forte Memorial Relay Race in memory of the late, great Joe Forte, who was an enthusiastic and generous supporter of all Haddington community and sporting endeavours (arrive at 12.30 pm for a pm start). Taking part in the relay race costs £10 per person and each person completes one lap. The winning team will be presented with a trophy.

Join for the cause, stay for the fun! All donations, whether you are taking part or not, will be very much appreciated.

Sign up for the fun run

Make a donation via Just Giving

OCK has also developed a community garden in Haddington where they grow food which is used in their cooking and enjoyed by everyone. They welcome around 160 people each week and have 56 volunteers and a staff team of five. People who join OCK include the elderly, people living with dementia, people with lifelong conditions, wheelchair users and people experiencing loneliness, perhaps after the loss of a partner, family member or friend. More recently, they have been joined by people who have more profound and complex learning difficulties. OCK is completely accessible with ramps on all entry points, and they can mash and puree food for people who have swallowing difficulties.

For more information, visit the Facebook page.