Scotland: Advice and Information Officer vacancy with Enquire, closing date Wednesday 19th August

NEW VACANCY: Advice and Information Officer

We are looking for a new part-time advisor to join our helpline team. The right candidate will have excellent listening skills and be able to explain complex information in a clear and concise way over the telephone, and in writing.

Find out more about the role and how to apply: https://childreninscotland.org.uk/aioaug26/

Closing date: Wednesday 19 August (9am)

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Fife: Youth Summer Sessions 2026 FREE Events

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Scotland: Settling in to Scotland Webinar Wednesday 2nd September

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This webinar is designed to help you understand the Scottish school system, including the terminology, laws, and guidance that can help ensure your child gets the most from their education.

It is aimed at anyone who is new to the school system and might be of particular interest to families who are new to Scotland.

Settling in to school in Scotland - Enquire

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Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 5th August 2026

The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHS Scotland-wide recruitment initiative for the armed forces community. 

It supports service leavers, veterans, spouses, partners, dependants, reservists, cadets, and cadet forces adult volunteers to enter our workforce.

Vacancies

See the AFTP newsletter here

For more information about the AFT programme - webpage

Glasgow: Scottish Veterans Residences have two job vacancies at Bellrock Close residence, closing date is 15th August

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Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) have two opportunities available to join the staff team at our Glasgow residence Bellrock Close: a Housing Assistant post, and a Night Concierge.

For further information and to apply for these important roles supporting Veterans experiencing homelessness, please visit: https://www.svronline.org/about-work/

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Dundee: Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (HFRCA) vacancy for Cadet Administrative Assistant with Angus & Dundee Battalion - closing date noon 7th August

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Cadet Administration Assistant (CAA) within HRFCA. The successful applicant will provide administrative and logistical support to Angus & Dundee Battalion (Bn) ACF. Applicants coming from an Armed Forces background with RQMS/CQMS appointments would be advantageous. Other applications that show suitable experience may be considered. Through their inter-personal skills be able to deliver G1/G2/G4 advice using relevant Joint Service Publications (JSPs) to Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) within their Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Vacancy Notice

Job Description

The closing date for applications is noon on 07 Aug 26. Interviews will be held at HQ & WETC Barry Buddon Training Camp, Carnoustie DD7 7RY w/c 17 Aug 26, actual date TBC with a proposed start date on 01 Sep 26.

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Leuchars Station: What's on in the Community Centre at Leuchars

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Contact the HIVE for more information: RC-Per-HIVE-Scotland-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

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North East Fife: Cafe Inc is back for the School holidays

Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children and young people. It offers tasty, healthy meals during school holidays when schools are closed.

No booking needed, just drop in. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also enjoy a meal.

❗There will be no Café Inc service on 20 July 2026 due to the public holiday.

🍎Leuchars, The Coach House The Coach House, Main Street, Leuchars

Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday and Fridays
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm

🍲St Columbas Primary School North Union Street, Cupar

Hot food and cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm

Leuchars: Families Community Day Wednesday 12th August

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£10 per family or Adults £3 and children £2, food is not included in cost.

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Dunfermline: Help for Heroes Community Cafe, second Tuesday of the month

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Missing the feeling of community? We get it and so do the rest of our veterans and families who come along. Join us for a brew and a chat. No sign up required, just rock up, no fuss. If you know another veteran or family member who could use a bit of the same, bring them along too! Suitable for veterans and family members, led by the Help for Heroes team

Help for Heroes Cafes are informal, relaxed events where you can meet and enjoy time with other veterans and families. It could be anything from a coffee morning or veteran hub to a veteran-led group. These welcoming events run across the UK and are open to all members of the Armed Forces community.

It's an easy way to dip your toes back into the water and feel like part of a community again. There's no need to book, just turn up and say hello. First brew is on us.

For any information, please contact us at CommunityDT@helpforheroes.org.uk

Costa Coffee,
Fife Leisure Park,
1 Whimbrell Place,
Dunfermline,
Fife,
KY11 8EX

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Scotland: Queen Victoria School Dunblane Open Morning Saturday 12th September

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Open morning will take place on Saturday 12th September 2026 and applications for admission to QVS close on the 15th January each year, 

Families are welcome to find out more by contacting Admissions on 03311433294 or email qvs.admissions@modschools.org 

Queen Victoria School - Boarding School, Dunblane, Scotland

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East Fife: Mobile Library Timetable for 6th July - 21st August 2026

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For any queries about the Mobile Library service, please email https://www.onfife.com/.


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Leuchars: The next Veterans Breakfast Club at the Barrel & Bean Facility, Leuchars Station is on Tuesday 4th August

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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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Leuchars: Bright Horizons Day Care Centre and UK Nursery Authority

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Further information can be found at Childcare for Service children - GOV.UK

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Fife: Fife Council free School meals and school clothing grant applications now open for 2026-2027

Applications for school clothing grants and free school meals are open for 2026-27.

We can provide free school meals and a school clothing grant if you are on a low income. The school clothing grant is £130 per child for primary school pupils and £160 per child for high school pupils.

Applications for the new school year (2026/2027) opened on 1 May 2026.

For more, and to find out if you qualify, visit www.fife.gov.uk/schoolbenefit

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Edinburgh: The Royal British Legion Scotland Community Coffee morning Tuesday 11th August 10:30-12:00

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Fancy another Cuppa?
Come join us for our 4th Coffee Morning 🎉

Whether you're a veteran, Legion member, family member, carer, or represent a local organisation, we'd love to welcome you. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet others, build new connections, learn about local support services, and strengthen partnerships within our community.

Elgin: CTP Employment Fair Thursday 6th August

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Fife: Children and Young People's support line - Fife Women's Aid

Did you know that we don't just support women in Fife who are affected by Domestic Abuse?

We also have a dedicated Children and Young People's team, and offering counselling to children. Our Children and Young Person’s (CYP) counselling service is available for children and young people up to the age of 18 who have been affected by domestic abuse.

Play therapy is used with younger children and talking therapies are used with teenagers.

The service can be available for up to 20 sessions and is offered in a range of settings across Fife.

Our counselling service is affiliated to COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland).

To make a referral please call us on our Freephone number
0808 801 0422

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Montrose: Poppyscotland presents The Royal Scots Marines Band Scotland, Live in Concert Friday 28th August

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More than a concert.
Every ticket sold helps provide life-changing support for Armed Forces veterans and their families across Scotland.

Join us at Montrose Town Hall, Friday 28th August for a spectacular evening with the Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland.

Get tickets- https://secure.poppyscotland.org.uk/.../band-tour..

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Scotland: Moving to Scotland? Need to know about Special Educational Needs and the support available?

Moving to a new country and education system can be a worrying and busy time for families with a child with additional support needs.

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. 

Providing easy to understand advice and information about additional support for learning legislation and guidance for families and professionals.

Enquire

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