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Showing posts with label Scotland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scotland. Show all posts

October 15, 2026

St Andrews: What's on this October holidays at the R&A World Golf Museum

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🍂👻 Spooktacular fun awaits this October break 🎃
🍂

Looking for a family day out? Explore hands-on activities in our Learning Room and discover fascinating exhibits in the galleries, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

🔗 See what's on this October break here: https://www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-o

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 14th October 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.


For more information about the AFT programme - webpage

October 14, 2026

Fife: Cafe Inc during 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. 

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

Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday and Fridays
Available both weeks of the October holidays
12:00pm to 12:45pm


St Columbas Primary School

North Union Street, Cupar
Hot food and cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Available both weeks of the October holidays
11:45am to 1:00pm


Greyfriar's Primary School Kilrymont Road, St Andrews

Hot food and cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Available both weeks of the October holidays
11:45am to 1:00pm


Larick Centre Shanwell Road, Tayport

Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Available both weeks of the October holidays
12:00pm to 2:00pm

For other Cafe Inc venues around Fife 👉 Cafe Inc | Fife Council

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: AWS Autumn Wellness Trips

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Leuchars: AWS and Leuchars Welfare Seasonal Craft Sessions for military families only

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Limited availability

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Leuchars: Leuchars Station Welfare team FREE Halloween Party Wednesday 21st October for Military families only

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There will be no charge to attend the Halloween party but please register your child with the welfare team so that we can ensure we have enough sweets and snacks.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: October Holidays Stay & Play with AWS- next session Friday 16th October

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Livingston: Leuchars AWS Shopping Trip to Livingston, Sat 12th December

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🎄 Christmas Shopping Trip to Livingston Outlet on Saturday 12th of December. We will leave Leuchars Community centre at 0900 and leave Livingston at 1700.

This is for military families only.

Spaces limited, to book see Marie-Anne in Welfare.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Midlothian: Archaeology Scotland, archaeology based Employability Program

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Join Our Archaeology-Based Employability Programme for Parents in Midlothian 

📅 Tuesday 27 October - 17 December 2026, every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm
📍Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith EH22 3LL.

What to expect from the programme:

- Boost your confidence
- Take part in archaeology based activities
- Develop transferable skills
- Learn about Manual Handling, Health & Safety and achieve a certificate in First Aid
- Improve your literacy and numeracy
- Explore greener, outdoor jobs
- Learn heritage skills
- Unlock new opportunities

Contact Dominique at: d.lyons@archaeologyscotland.org.uk for more details and to regist
er.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Scotland's Veterans Wellbeing Alliance online hub

SVWA have created a online hub for wellbeing information and support: svwa.org.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Glasgow: Scottish Water and BT Workshop Monday 16th November

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Are you leaving the Armed Forces or exploring your next career move?

Our Armed Forces Belong Network is joining forces with BT Group to host a free Armed Forces Career Transition Workshop in Glasgow.

Whether you're a service leaver, veteran, reservist or part of an Armed Forces family, come along to explore career opportunities, meet employers and get practical advice on taking your next step.
📅 Monday 16 November 2026 | 9am-3pm
Alexander Bain House, York Street, Glasgow
Free to attend
To reserve your place, email Paul.2.Gilligan@bt.com.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Fife: Recycling batteries


Batteries in bins are a burning issue!

Never put batteries, vapes or electrical items in your household bins.

Batteries hidden inside everyday items like vapes, phones, power banks, electronic toys and electric toothbrushes can cause fires if crushed or damaged.

Please recycle them safely at participating retailers or Fife recycling centres, excluding Cupar.

Help protect your local communities, environment and crews. How to recycle batteries and electrical items safely:
- Return them to retailers offering take-back services. Visit: https://recycleyourelectricals.org.uk
-Take them to household recycling centres across Fife (excluding Cupar). 

Find out how to recycle safely at fife.gov.uk/batteries 🔥🔋♻

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Latest digital edition of Scotland 4 kids



The latest digital edition of Scotland 4 kids is now available 👉 Scotland4kids Magazine


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: Welfare Activity Passes or discounts available for Station personnel and families

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For Leuchars Station personnel and families. For more information or to book please contact the Welfare Team.

St Andrews Aquarium | Family Day Out | St Andrews, Fife



Welcome to Highland Wildlife Park | Highland Wildlife Park

Dundee Rockets - Scottish Ice Hockey

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

October 13, 2026

East Fife: Mobile Library Timetable for 12th October to 22nd December 2026

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


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

October 12, 2026

Inverness: Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association Vacancy Notice for Stores Assistant - Temporary

Applications are invited for the post of Cadet Stores Assistant with the 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF. This is a temporary appointment to a Crown Servant Grade E1 post as an employee of the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.  The vacancy has arisen due to the deployment of a RAF Reservist and has an expected duration of no longer than 7 months.  The post will start on 01 Dec 2026 and is expected to last until 30 June 2027, however this may be shorter if operational demands change.  


This post supports 34 Detachment locations spread throughout the highlands and islands, working out of the Battalion Headquarters, HRFCA Sub-Office, Gordonville Road, Inverness.


Applicants coming from an Armed Forces background, with RQMS/CQMS experience would be advantageous however, all applicants with suitable experience and transferable skills will be considered.  The appointment calls for: a good knowledge of military stores procedures; the ability to communicate effectively and handle routine correspondence diplomatically; learn new systems quickly working with minimum supervision, have a good understanding of numeracy and computer literacy and hold a current clean driving licence, preferably including category D and E.


To read the vacancy notice in full 👉 Stores Assistant Vacancy Notice


To read the Job Description 👉 Stores Assistant Job Description


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Little Troopers is heading to Scotland this October

Over the summer, we invited military families living in Scotland to share their views via an online survey on the proposed expansion of our Little Troopers Therapy Programme into Scotland. We received some really valuable feedback and now we want to build on that by meeting families in person and involving you in shaping what this support could look like.

We're hosting two relaxed and informal focus group sessions where military parents and carers can enjoy a cuppa, meet Louise and Debbie from the Little Troopers team and share their experiences, thoughts and ideas about the support your military children need.

We'll also be exploring the specific needs of submarine families during our Helensburgh session.

Your voice can help shape the future of Little Troopers support in Scotland.

Both sessions are free to attend, with refreshments provided. You don't need to have completed our original survey or accessed Little Troopers support before. 
We'd simply love to see you there.

Helensburgh:

21st October

0930 - 1130hrs


Lossiemouth:

22nd October

0930-1130hrs


Full venue details will be shared with those that register.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland:British Forces Post Office (BFPO) Christmas last posting dates 2026

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If you’re posting something to someone serving in the armed forces this Christmas, here are the deadline dates you need to know 🎄

Make sure you:
• check how to address British Forces Post Office mail 🖃
• check the list of what you can’t send 🛇
• fill out a customs form if you’re sending a parcel 📦

Find out more at gov.uk/bfpo

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October 9, 2026

Leuchars: SSAFA are looking for volunteers for a new Serving Community Team

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SSAFA is looking for volunteers to join its new Serving Community Team at Leuchars Station.

Depending on the role you choose, you could help with fundraising, managing finances, being a listening ear, running events or supporting marketing efforts. You can give as much or as little time as you can – the roles are designed to be flexible, as we understand many of our volunteers also have work or family commitments.

Volunteering is a great way to support your local serving community, learn new skills and add to your CV, if you are looking for work. No experience is necessary, but a military connection or an understanding of the unique challenges that service personnel and their families face would be excellent. 

If you would like to apply or more information 👉 Leuchars Serving Community Team | SSAFA

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Leuchars: The Armed Forces Talent Programme (AFTP) Ambassador Event Thursday 26th November

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Leuchars HIVE also shares AFTP list of vacancies https://armyhivescotland-latest-nhs-vacancies

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