Welcome to Pencaitland
Welcome to Pencaitland
Where do you start? Schools, transport, shopping, local services … the list is endless. To make things simpler for you, we have gathered what we hope is useful information for anyone new to the area, or indeed for those of you who know the area, but just need some local info. Please note that contact names etc. may change.
Pencaitland Parish Church
The picturesque church, set in the centre of the village, offers a warm welcome to regular attendees and visitors alike. We meet each Sunday at 10.45am and join our sister church in Ormiston for an evening service at 6.30pm. Other groups and activities within the church include Sunday Club for the younger members of the congregation, crèche, Guild, prayer and bible study groups. Many other activity groups also meet in the Carriage House.
Pencaitland Primary School
The school is a modern primary with a special needs class for up to six children, along with a separate pre-school nursery set in the school grounds. Like all other schools in the region, it opens 4 full days Monday to Thursday and Friday mornings. The school has an active Parent Council and Parent Teacher Association.
Headteacher Mary McCall (Tel. 340260)
Playgroup
The Playgroup caters for children from age 2 and meets Monday to Thursday mornings from 9.15 – 11.15 in the Sports Pavilion beside the Bowling Club at the east end of the village.
Contact Tracey Evans (Tel. 341356)
Mothers and Toddlers
Trevelyan Hall, Tuesday mornings, Drop in 10:00-11:45am, £1.50 per session.
Village Activities
Drawing and Painting
Mondays 10:00-12:30pm and 1:15-3:45pm, in the Carriage House, Pencaitland Parish Church
Contact Liz Wilcox (Tel. 614548)
Fishing Club
Contact George Livingston (Tel. 340469)
Floral Art Classes
Carriage House, Pencaitland Parish Church, Thursday evenings 7:30-9:00pm
Keep Fit
Carriage House, Pencaitland Parish Church, Tuesday 7–8pm
Contact Marilyn Scholze (Tel. 01620 826160)
Pencaitland Day Centre
Open 10-2 every Wednesday in the Trevelyan Hall for the older members of the community. Lunch, entertainment and transport are provided. There is always a need for more helpers to join the all-volunteer staff.
Contact Ann McGowan (Tel. 824778)
Youth Activities
Football
Training sessions and matches are held for children aged 6-11 on Saturday mornings in the park at the east end of the village.
Contact Rob Brown (Tel. 341262)
Country Dancing
Carriage House, Pencaitland Parish Church
Contact Rhona Budgen (Tel. 340891)
Pencaitland Youth Cafe Project/Junior Youth Club, Trevelyan Hall
P6 and P7 Mondays 6.30–8.30pm
S1 – S6 Tuesdays 6.30–8.30pm
Contact Liz Wilcox (Tel. 614548)
Local amenities
- Spar Shop and petrol station
- Granny’s Shop
- Post Office
- Winton Arms Public House
- Pencaitland Bowling Club
Community contacts
- East Lothian Council Tel. 01620 827827 (main switchboard)
- Community Development Officer Liz Wilcox Tel. 614548
- Pencaitland Community Council Chair: Ralph Averbuch Tel. 341582
Sports Centres
Haddington and Tranent - East Lothian Council sport and leisure facilities
Travel
Welcome Pack
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