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June 9, 2026
Scotland: Leuchars HIVE Closure Wed 10th to Thurs 18th June
June 8, 2026
Edinburgh: Cyrenians pop-up coffee, cake & chat Fridays in June 12-4pm
These sessions offer an opportunity to connect with others, enjoy good conversation over coffee and cake, and help shape future support, activities, and community spaces within the local community.
Friday 12th June | 12–4pm
Linburn Walled Garden, West Lothian
Fife: Welcome to Fife's What's on this week in Fife 7th to 13th June
Here's a summary:
Sunday 7th
History in the Park – near St Andrews
Markinch Highland Games
Dunfermline Running Festival
Largo Blue Space Festival – Lower Largo
Guided Walks around The Royal Burgh of Crail
Miso Making Masterclass at Bowhouse – St Monans
The Evening of Enlightenment – Kirkcaldy
Scottish Ford Live & Hot Hatch – Knockhill
Champagne Picnic Brunch Series – St Andrews
Langtoun Jazz Proms 2026 – Kirkcaldy
Monday 8th
Murder in the Dark – Cupar
Friday 12th
Eagle and Lion: Polish Poems and Scots Translations-Book Launch – Kirkcaldy
Saturday 13th
Sound Bath & Plant Infusion Saunas – Kirkcaldy
Felted Fleece Rug Workshop – near Wormit
This Flight Tonight- The Songs of Joni Mitchell – Dunfermline
Bowhouse Market (also on 7th) – St Monans
June 4, 2026
Scotland: Armed Forces Talent Programme (AFTP)
Designed for service leavers, reservists, veterans and forces families, the programme helps translate military skills and experience into meaningful civilian careers.
Applicant information sessions will take place in June 2026, with recruitment opening in July 2026.
If you’re considering your next step, or know someone who is, keep an eye out for further details and registration information coming soon.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Guardbridge: RAFA Leuchars and Angus Branch Veterans Breakfast and Warm Space 13th ***new event***
Fife: Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) Welfare Officer vacancy - closing date 5th June
To read the vacancy details in full and to apply Welfare Officer - DMWS
Greater Clyde & Glasgow: Defence Medical Welfare Services (DMWS) Welfare Officer vacancy - closing date now 5th June
We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team, who is compassionate and passionate about supporting the Armed Forces Community.
We are recruiting for a full time Welfare Officer in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
To read the vacancy details in full and to apply Welfare Officer - DMWS
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
June 3, 2026
Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 3rd June 2026
Leuchars: AWS Community Support present Leeds Rhino Multi-sports Week 6th - 10th July, registration closing date 12th June
To register of for further information contact Kerry
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Montrose: Poppyscotland presents The Royal Scots Marines Band Scotland, Live in Concert Friday 28th August
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..
June 2, 2026
Edinburgh: AWS Community Support present Leeds Rhino Multi-sports Week 13th - 17th July, registration closing date 12th June
Please register your interest now …. Closing date is Friday 12th June 2026
June 1, 2026
Edinburgh: The Royal British Legion Scotland Community Coffee morning Tuesday 16th June 10:30-12:00
We’re pleased to welcome colleagues from Sight Scotland Veterans, who will be joining us to give a short presentation on the vital services and support they provide for veterans and their families.
Join us for a relaxed morning of warm drinks, delicious cake, and great company, with plenty of time to connect, chat, and catch up with others in the community.
📅 Date: 16th of June
🕥 Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Location: New Haig House, Edinburgh
This is a great opportunity to meet others, hear updates from Legion Scotland, and learn more about upcoming membership and volunteering opportunities.
Everyone is welcome — whether it’s your first visit or you’re a regular face, we’d love to see you there.
📧 Please RSVP:
c.rizzo@legionscotland.org.uk
We look forward to sharing a coffee and a conversation with you.
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Scotland: MyGov Scot Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods
About Best Start Grant
The 3 Best Start Grant payments are:
Pregnancy and Baby Payment
Early Learning Payment
School Age Payment is a payment of £319.80 per child. It helps with the costs of preparing for school when your child is first old enough to start primary school.
Edinburgh: British Forces Foundation - FREE Concert tickets for US Country star Zach Bryan 14th June at Murrayfield
Curtesy of Zach Bryan, AEG and British Forces Foundation
Tickets are on a first come first served basis
Tickets are free but there is a booking fee of £4.50 per ticket when booking on line.
There’s a link which simply takes you to the ticket site where people pick their seats from what’s left of the allocation. The tickets are open to anyone on site plus partners/guests.
Edinburgh - https://q.axs.co.uk/?c=axseu&e=12490963324821170
East Fife: Mobile Library Timetable for 6th April - 3rd July 2026
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