Welcome to the SWT Lothians Member Centre site
Formed in 1964, the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a membership-based registered charity with the objective to "advance the conservation of Scotland's biodiversity for the benefit of present and future generations."
Lothians Members Centre, helps support the wildlife of Edinburgh, the countryside and gardens of East, West and Mid Lothian and the many reserves therein. LMC is concerned with the local sea, estuary, rivers, reservoirs, road verges, paths and ponds. And the wild bits in between. LMC monitors planning and development, raises funds and awareness, advises local government, promotes education, holds talks, discussions and lectures. LMC supports and advises allied organisations and funds activities. Come and join in.
Events
There are six lectures between October till April, and outdoor events with visits to local reserves and other places of interest organised throughout the year. Both indoor and outdoor events are free and open to non-members; sometimes pre-booking is required. Donations to help with running costs such as hall bookings and refreshments are appreciated. The sub-committee welcomes suggestions for future events.The Programme for 2009 - 2010 is here.
Lothian Talk Spring 2010!
Members should now have received their copies of the Spring Lothian Talk. As always it is packed with fun, interesting and exciting articles; along with the regular planning news and other updates. Don't miss Angus Shaw's (age 12) excellent piece on the SWT Bawsinch wildlife reserve Fungi Foray!A Ceilidh Date for you with t Crowdie House Ceilidh Band
Once again we are holding the annual SWT Lothians ceilidh at the spacious and family-friendly dance venue of South Side Community Centre on Saturday 27th March 2010. With the excellent Crowdie House Ceilidh Band, the calling of dances when required and good value bar run by the Lothians Conservation Volunteers, this is your
annual ceilidh. Please come along, have a good dance and help raise money for wildlife in the Lothians. Put it in your diary today!
Saturday 27 March at 8pm - midnight
Southside Community Centre, Newington, EH8 9ER
Adult £8/£6 (concession) £5 (kids under 16)
Lothian Members Centre AGM and Quiz Thursday 22nd April at 7.30pm: 33 Melville Street Edinburgh
Do come along and join in!Note: The AGM and Quiz is on Thursday 22nd April as printed in the current Events Card.