Highlands: The MLG (Military Liaison Group Education) May Newsletter

The latest edition of the MLG news letter is now available 👉

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rwH-ig-pGp8nmXlj0SSfqNlwcjaA8iAb/view?usp=sharing

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Scotland: Leuchars HIVE closed 22nd to 25th May

Leuchars HIVE will be closed from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May and re open on Tuesday 26th May 0800 hrs

Information can be found on our HIVE SM platforms

Facebook, X and Instagram

MODnet users can go to the Army HIVE SharePoint for access to our latest news, directories and resources.

For details of the worldwide network of Army HIVEs: www.army.mod.uk/hives

Alternatively you can send your enquiry here  Enquiry for HIVE

Barrhead: Help for Heroes Community Cafe, East Renfrewshire Mon 25th May 1300-1530

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

Social Blend Cafe ,
James McGuire Building 124 Main Street,
Barrhead,
East Renfrewshire,
G78 1SG

Next cafe is Mon 29th June

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Edinburgh: Help for Heroes Community Cafe, Gyle Shopping Centre Tuesday 26th May 1400-1530

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

The Food Court,
Gyle Shopping Centre,
South Gyle Broadway,
Edinburgh,
EH12 9JY

Next cafe Tues 23rd June

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Edinburgh/Glencorse/Leuchars: AWS Lowlands Summer Residential 21st - 24th July 2026 - registration closes Friday 29th May

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Register your interest using the QR code above by 29th May.

For further information contact Emma Twyford CDW emma.twyford100@mod.gov.uk.

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Dunfermline: Help for Heroes Community Cafe, Tuesday 9th June 1100-1230

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

Next cafe Tues 14th July

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St Andrews: North East Fife Community Hub Summer Fayre Sat 20th June

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St Andrews: North East Fife Community Hub vacancy for an Admin assistant, closing date Fri 22nd May

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Forres: Erskine Veterans Charity are hiring a Welfare Rights Officer for their activity centre closes Thurs 28th May

We're hiring for a truly rewarding role at our Forres activity centre: Welfare Rights Officer 

✍Providing support, advice, and access to welfare services along with financial support, ensuring that vulnerable Veterans receive appropriate assistance and advocacy. 

The successful candidate will also support with building networks and partnerships with relevant external agencies, services and internal departments to support the veterans in need or crises, ensuring maximum benefit for all Veterans.

💰£33,820 - £38,049 (pay award pending)

To find out more and apply 👉 Apply: https://bit.ly/4djbhqU

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Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 20th May 2026

The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHSScotland-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

Scotland: Service Children’s Progression (SCIP) Alliance hosting events around Scotland

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Over the next few months, the Service Children’s Progression (SCIP) Alliance are hosting over 30 events across the UK to conduct discussion groups on the topic of evidence mobilisation.

27th May    Edinburgh, venue information on booking

28th May    Leuchars, Community Centre

29th May    Lossiemouth, Lossiemouth High School

1st Jun       Inverness,  TBC

2nd Jun      Helensburgh, Drumfork Community Centre

These will be an opportunity for anyone working with Armed Forces families in any professional roles (education, health, local authorities, activity centres, youth groups) to discuss what they think works for supporting Service children, how we know this, and how can evidence be mobilised better.

Find out more about the Tour see here:
https://www.scipalliance.org/.../impact-centre-listening...

To express interest in joining in person or online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1UqyhEfx72

Written submissions are also available here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/903HRrCff7

Or hear a 45 second ‘walk and talk’ from the research lead: https://youtu.be/jpVOnBuU6l8

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Edinburgh: Tri-Services Scotland Rugby Thursday 28th May at Scottish Gas Murrayfield- FREE Entry

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Edinburgh: Help for Heroes Community Cafe at Fresh Start, Mon 11th Jun 1400-1530

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

Fresh Start
22-24 Ferry Road Drive,
Edinburgh,
EH4 4BR

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Edinburgh: Help for Heroes Community Sport Series Sat11th & Sun 12th July

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Are you looking to connect with others that get you, whilst trying something new? The Community Sports Series is our way of answering that call.

What is the Community Sports Series?

It's a multi-sports taster event like no other. Connect with like-minded people, try some inclusive, fully accessible sports, and enjoy the community and camaraderie that's part of this unforgettable experience.

WHO is it for?
It's for you. No matter when, where or how long you served, we welcome all members of the Armed Forces community. This includes family members.

To sign up or find out more 👉 Community Sports Series | Start Your Journey Through Sport | Help For Heroes

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Penicuik: Pinnacle Housing drop-in Fri 29th May 10:00-12:00

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St Andrews: History in the Park FREE entry Craightoun Country Park Sat/Sun June 6th & 7th

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Scotland: Join the SSAFA Scotland team in 2026 and help raise vital funds

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This year make a difference , create unforgettable memories and help SSAFA Scotland continue to give trusted support to our Armed Forces community, veterans and their families.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. Our teams of trained volunteers and employees provide practical, emotional and financial assistance to the Armed Forces community to make sure they "Never Battle Alone'.

Our work is impossible without the kindness and generosity of the public. 

Help us be the trusted source of support for our Armed Forces community in Scotland.

For more information:
Visit: ssafa.org.uk/scotland or Email: Scott.Cunningham@ssafa.org.uk

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St Andrews: Moving to Madras Collage in 2026? Then, P7's get ready to Blast @ Madras! Mondays 6:30-8:00pm last one 25th May

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Edinburgh: Cyrenians pop-up coffee, cake & chat Fridays in June 12-4pm

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🍵🍰 Cyrenians are inviting members of the Commonwealth military community across the Lothians to a series of relaxed pop-up Coffee & Cake afternoons designed to bring people together in a warm and welcoming space.

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

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Bishopton: Erskine Veterans Charity are hiring a Home Support Manager, closing date Monday 18th May

Erskine Veterans Home Support service offers free, compassionate, in-home assistance for Veterans in their own homes, and we're hiring for a manager in Bishopton.

The right candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject and have experience assessing and planning care/support. Experience leading, supervising and supporting a care/support team is also essential.

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4cPpw6R

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