Bibliotherapy brings people together to talk about different topics, with the aim of improving health and wellbeing by using storytelling or the reading of specific book extracts, poems, and writing.

In this session we will think about travelling and journeys.  Bring a cuppa and join Juliet, Midlothian Council’s bibliotherapist, for some poetry, quotes and friendly chat exploring the theme of Wanderlust and asking "Does travel broaden the mind?". 

The perfect lockdown antidote!

This event is running as part of Online Equal Midlothian Week 2021.

Key information

- All Equal Midlothian Week events are free to attend thanks to our funders The Robertson Trust, however you must book on each individual event. Booking info is available on our website - most events can be booked via Eventbrite.

- You will need to be able to access Zoom to attend. You can find People First(Scotland)'s Easy Read guide on how to use Zoom here.

- Please see our Privacy notice below.

- Please email Erin at Erin.Cuthbertson@midlothian.gov.uk or phone 07896 559204 should you have any accessibility requirements for attending an event.

About Equal Midlothian Week

Equal Midlothian Week (1-7th March) is an annual celebration of equality and diversity in Midlothian taking place on the first week of March each year. A week of events bringing communities together and highlighting equalities work in Midlothian. Organisations working on equalities issues come together to profile their work during events which:

- Promote a more equal Midlothian

- Raise awareness of equality issues

- Celebrate the work people do on equalities in Midlothian

- Create stronger links between groups and involve local adults, young people and children

- Reach out to all communities

The Midlothian Mela which takes place on the Saturday, is always a highlight of the week! Due to Covid-19 restrictions Equal Midlothian Week and Midlothian Mela 2021 will take place online.

Equal Midlothian Week and Midlothian Mela 2021 are organised by Midlothian People’s Equality Group (MPEG); Midlothian Council; People First (Scotland); Health in Mind and others.

Privacy notice

Photographs and/or recording may be taken at this event.

Midlothian People’s Equality Group (MPEG) may be taking photos/ screenshots and/or film footage at today’s event as part of Equal Midlothian Week 2021. Where this is the case it will be clearly highlighted and an opportunity given to switch off your camera. Images/ footage will be used by MPEG in the following ways:

- The group’s printed publicity

- The group’s online publicity (including web and social media pages)

- Shared with group members for organisational use only

- Shared with the following third party organisations for use in their printed and online publicity (including Facebook and Twitter): Midlothian Council; Health in Mind; Edinburgh Napier University; People First (Scotland); Midlothian Libraries; Science Ceilidh; Lingotot; Well Happy

These will be stored securely and will not be kept for longer than they are needed for the purposes listed above.

If you would prefer for you or your child not to be photographed, or If you would like to see your images, or would like us to delete them please contact:-

Name: Erin Cuthbertson, Equalities Engagement Officer

Email: Erin.Cuthbertson@midlothian.gov.uk

If you would like read our privacy policy in full please visit the MPEG website

Any views, information or opinions expressed by third parties during Equal Midlothian Week are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organisers.

We look forward to your participation at Equal Midlothian Week.