News from The Steading
News, updates and announcements from The Steading, including upcoming events, activities, volunteering opportunities, notices for the local community and what’s happening behind the scenes.
Children’s Activities at The Steading: Saying Goodbye and Looking Ahead
With our previous children’s groups currently paused, we say goodbye and thank you to Lorna and look ahead to a fresh programme of activities at The Steading.
We’re hiring: Community Activities Coordinator
Community Activities Coordinator Vacancy Rosewell Development Trust is looking for a Community Activities Coordinator to join the team at The Steading. This is a full-time, on-site role for someone who is organised, confident working with people and interested in...
Volunteers Plant New Garden Bed at The Steading
New Garden Bed Planted at The Steading Our fantastic gardening volunteers have transformed a previously bare bank beside the Trim Trail into a new planted garden bed. The team spent the day planting a varied mix of young trees, shrubs and flowering plants across the...
Lily Cameron Wins Saltire Summit Award at Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2026
We are proud to share that The Steading volunteer Lily Cameron has won a Saltire Summit Award at the Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2026.
Gardening Volunteers Needed This Summer
Can you lend a hand? Summer is a busy time for gardening, and we could really use some extra help over the next few months. There is always plenty to keep on top of when everything is growing. Our gardening volunteers help look after outdoor spaces at The Steading and...
Free Summer Soft Play Hour at The Steading
Helping families through the school holidays School holidays can be great, but they can also be expensive. Between days out, snacks, activities and keeping little ones entertained, the costs can quickly add up. This summer, The Steading will be offering a free soft...
All’s Well in Rosewell? What You Told Us in Our Community Survey
All’s Well in Rosewell? Here’s What You Told Us A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our All’s Well in Rosewell? community survey. We asked local people to share their views on The Steading, how they use it, what they value, and what they feel Rosewell may...
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week at The Steading
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week at The Steading This week is Volunteers’ Week across the UK, a chance to recognise the people who give their time, energy and care to support local organisations, charities and community spaces. At The Steading, volunteers are an essential...
The Steading to support CLAPA for Cleft Awareness Week
Chatter & Clatter is supporting CLAPA this May This May, our Chatter & Clatter baby and toddler group will be supporting CLAPA, the UK charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate. The idea came from one of the mums who attends Chatter & Clatter,...
Rosewell Market returns this Sunday with local food, makers and street eats
Rosewell Market returns to The Steading Rosewell Market, organised by SHS Events, returns to The Steading car park this Sunday 3 May, from 10am to 2pm It’s the first market of the year, bringing a mix of local food producers, makers, small businesses and community...