<![CDATA[Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian]]>7f58c2be-bcf1-5865-b506-48e1dfcae165Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:55:48 +0000Captivate.fmOsbert Lancaster @ Thrivable Scotlandhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/d3fa779d-b89d-4b8a-930c-a2d03acb1982/Midlothian-podcast-cover-001.pngChanging Climate, Changing MidlothianOsbert Lancaster @ Thrivable ScotlandOsbert Lancaster @ Thrivable ScotlandWhat does the climate and nature emergency mean for people living and working in Midlothian? I talk with people across the county and ask what would help them and others make more positive changes for the communities and places they care about. We’ll discuss how organisations could work together better to co-create, deliver and support even more action on the ground. As well as sharing inspiring stories and insights with you and other listeners, the conversations in this podcast will help cross sector representatives and community leaders as they meet in October to set collective outcomes and actions for the next three years in the Single Midlothian Plan. https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/climate-podcastfalseepisodicnopodcastMidlothian, ScotlandBetter developments through better engagement - James PalmerBetter developments through better engagement - James PalmerJames Palmer, Head of Land at Apatura, talks with host Osbert Lancaster at Dalkeith Country Park.

Listen to hear about James’ experience of working on a number of major developments in Midlothian including the brand new Mayfield Community Learning Campus and the historic Penicuik Estate.

James talks about why we wont tackle the climate and nature crisis unless we address the root causes, and why high quality engagement between developers and communities is essential to create better social, environmental and economic outcomes for all.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian explores what the climate and nature emergency means with people living and working in the county. Their reflections will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

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Thrivable Scotland: helping changemakers engage their colleagues, communities and stakeholders to solve challenges today while building capacity to thrive in an unpredictable future.

]]>James Palmer, Head of Land at Apatura, talks with host Osbert Lancaster at Dalkeith Country Park.

Listen to hear about James’ experience of working on a number of major developments in Midlothian including the brand new Mayfield Community Learning Campus and the historic Penicuik Estate.

James talks about why we wont tackle the climate and nature crisis unless we address the root causes, and why high quality engagement between developers and communities is essential to create better social, environmental and economic outcomes for all.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian explores what the climate and nature emergency means with people living and working in the county. Their reflections will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

Find out more:


Thrivable Scotland: helping changemakers engage their colleagues, communities and stakeholders to solve challenges today while building capacity to thrive in an unpredictable future.

]]>1975d621-4f1c-47eb-a47c-9d9fe6d46dd7Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +010021:02falsefull33Training renewable energy systems installers - Andrew LamondTraining renewable energy systems installers - Andrew LamondAndrew Lamond, Director & Co-Founder of The Energy Training Academy, Dalkeith, talks with host Osbert Lancaster at Newbattle Abbey.

Listen to hear why Andrew set up the academy to provide training in the installation and maintenance of gas and renewable energy systems, and his reflections on the industry and its response to the climate crisis.

Andrew highlights the practical challenges of training both new and existing engineers in renewable systems, the different factors affecting new installations in build and existing housing stock, and the opportunities he sees for house builders to help drive the transition to renewables.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian explores what the climate and nature emergency means with people living and working in the county. Their reflections will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

Find out more:


Thrivable Scotland: helping changemakers engage their colleagues, communities and stakeholders to solve challenges today while building capacity to thrive in an unpredictable future.

]]>Andrew Lamond, Director & Co-Founder of The Energy Training Academy, Dalkeith, talks with host Osbert Lancaster at Newbattle Abbey.

Listen to hear why Andrew set up the academy to provide training in the installation and maintenance of gas and renewable energy systems, and his reflections on the industry and its response to the climate crisis.

Andrew highlights the practical challenges of training both new and existing engineers in renewable systems, the different factors affecting new installations in build and existing housing stock, and the opportunities he sees for house builders to help drive the transition to renewables.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian explores what the climate and nature emergency means with people living and working in the county. Their reflections will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

Find out more:


Thrivable Scotland: helping changemakers engage their colleagues, communities and stakeholders to solve challenges today while building capacity to thrive in an unpredictable future.

]]>e8213c01-a32e-47fc-b9f6-f1330e2fba9aWed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +010020:36falsefull22Community action tackling local hardship - Sharon HillCommunity action tackling local hardship - Sharon HillSharon Hill, manager of Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust, talks with host Osbert Lancaster at Mayfield Park and the community garden where her colleague Phil Morris joins the conversation.

Listen to hear how Sharon, the Trust and the local community have created a beautiful garden and café space from an abandoned bowling green and pavilion, and how the community pantry and the cafe are providing low cost, healthy, food and meals to everyone without stigma.

Sharon highlights how climate change is connected with local hardship, why communities feel they can’t rely on government to help them out, and the importance of honest partnerships, trust, and relationship-building to strengthen and support community action.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian explores what the climate and nature emergency means with people living and working in the county. Their reflections will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

Find out more about:


Thrivable Scotland: helping changemakers engage their colleagues, communities and stakeholders to solve challenges today while building capacity to thrive in an unpredictable future.

]]>Sharon Hill, manager of Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust, talks with host Osbert Lancaster at Mayfield Park and the community garden where her colleague Phil Morris joins the conversation.

Listen to hear how Sharon, the Trust and the local community have created a beautiful garden and café space from an abandoned bowling green and pavilion, and how the community pantry and the cafe are providing low cost, healthy, food and meals to everyone without stigma.

Sharon highlights how climate change is connected with local hardship, why communities feel they can’t rely on government to help them out, and the importance of honest partnerships, trust, and relationship-building to strengthen and support community action.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian explores what the climate and nature emergency means with people living and working in the county. Their reflections will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

Find out more about:


Thrivable Scotland: helping changemakers engage their colleagues, communities and stakeholders to solve challenges today while building capacity to thrive in an unpredictable future.

]]>867ad743-650a-4143-9bcb-d415e463b095Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +010021:50falsefull11Shaping collective action on climate and nature in MidlothianShaping collective action on climate and nature in MidlothianListen to the trailer to the discover how reflections of people in Midlothian about the climate and nature crisis will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian, is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

Find out more about this podcast and the Midlothian Community Planning Partnership.

]]>Listen to the trailer to the discover how reflections of people in Midlothian about the climate and nature crisis will help inform discussions as cross sector representatives and community leaders meet in October to agree a new Single Midlothian Plan setting collective outcomes and actions for the next three years.

Changing Climate, Changing Midlothian, is produced for the Midlothian Community Planning Climate Emergency Group by Thrivable Scotland, and is kindly supported by Midlothian Climate Action Hub, Midlothian Community Planning and Midlothian Energy Ltd.

Find out more about this podcast and the Midlothian Community Planning Partnership.

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