Scotland: Scottish Veterans Minister publishes Veterans and Employment Report 2026

Employment is key to a successful transition to civilian life, and while most veterans go on to thrive in second careers, some still need support.

Scotland has made strong progress, but more can be done. We must turn intent into consistent action, strengthen leadership and data, and ensure every veteran can access the opportunities available.

You can read the report at: Veterans and Employment | Scottish Veterans Commissioner

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Tentsmuir Nature Reserve: Open Day Tuesday 14th July

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Event is free  whilst Car Parking is £4

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Blandford: Garrison Corps event - Sat 20th June

All Garrison families and staff are more than welcome to attend above event. 

Any questions can be directed Royal Signals Association Operations Manager,
email Tracey.muers101@mod.gov.uk.

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Northern Ireland: Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Employment Opportunities

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council employment opportunities
Job opportunities - lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

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Dorset: Camp Bestival 2026 at Lulworth castle Thurs 30th July - Sun 2nd Aug

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The iconic Fatboy Slim marks his much-anticipated return to the festival on the Sunday with the very first Fatboy Slim & Friends All Day Castle Stage takeover: a day of non-stop, feel-good-vibes with surprise special guests, including hip hop royalty De La Soul.

Meanwhile rapper and producer Example will warm up for British chart-toppers, Bastille on Saturday evening, and Fearless pop icon and cultural force Self Esteem takes to the stage on Friday night with living legend Billy Ocean.

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For more information, details on full line up, family/children's entertainment, activities, etc 

click HERE

For tickets, click HERE 

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Dorset: Bikefest (Wareham) - Fri 19th - Sun 21st June

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Leuchars: Veterans Breakfast Club Tuesday 4th August 2nd June at the Barrel & Bean Facility, Leuchars Station **No Vets Breakfast in July**

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If you are possession of a HM Armed Forces Veterans card, this will help with accessing the domestic site through a local arrangement.

These can be obtained via the link here https://www.gov.uk/veteran-card

Or application forms can be provided by emailing Jeff Watson

Breakfast is kindly paid for by Leuchars Station and Leuchars Community Council. 

For any further information please contact Jeff or Susan Budd via details on poster.

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St Andrews: West Sands Summer Beach Clean Saturday 20th June

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Blandford: Garrison cinema June showings & ticket price reductions

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Adult (15+) £4

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Cinema Price changes.

Hopefully you will all have heard of the Governments ‘Great British Summer Savings’ scheme, where families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer.

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 (inclusive), VAT will be cut from 20% to 5% on eligible activities and items, and this applies to certain cinema tickets.

This saving will be applied to all Family and Child tickets purchased during this period.

                    Was    Now
Child Ticket   £3    £2.63

Family Ticket £11  £9.63

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

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Blandford: Garrison cinema latest showing 'Toy Story 5' - Sun 21st June at 2pm

 

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child (3-14 years) £3

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Family (2 adults + children or 1 adult + 3 children) £11

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

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