Leuchars: Bright Horizons Day Care Centre

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Leuchars: RESET Mutual-Aid Support Group, Tues 1800-1900

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Highlands: Military Liaison Group (Education) supporting Armed Forces Families

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Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 12th 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

Scotland: Housing Options Scotland 'On Tour', venues across Scotland Wed 30th September - Wed 28th October

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Housing Options Scotland is going out on tour!

Come and talk to us about how we can help you with your housing needs and questions.

We can answer your questions on selling and buying, private or social renting, sheltered housing, housing for older adults, adapting your home, veterans housing and homelessness. In the session, you will meet the team and find out how we can help. 

If you want, you can also register to get further 1-to-1 support – remember, our service is free and independent.

We will have staff team members, volunteers and board members present for all sessions, including some former clients who we have helped to find a home. 

Light refreshments will be provided.

Find out more and book your place 👉 https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/ontour/

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Guardbridge: RAFA Leuchars and Angus Branch Veterans Breakfast and Warm Space 21st August

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To confirm your attendance or ask for further info please contact Dave Mowatt by email at dm52raf@gmail.com

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St Andrews: The Himalaya's Putting competition, Friday 21st August FREE entry

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Scotland: Confused about where to access the healthcare you need?

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By getting the Right Care in the Right Place, we can all keep well and get the help we need quickly, safely, and as close to home as possible.

💻NHS INFORM - check symptoms and find health advice to help you stay well.

📲 NHS 24 ONLINE APP - use the chatbot to check your symptoms and find nearest services.

💊 PHARMACIST - help and advice with minor ailments and prescription medication.

🧠 MENTAL WELLBEING - online and telephone resources to help with mental health.

👁 OPTOMETRIST - help with eye problems including sticky eyes or reduced vision.

Moray: Early Learning and Childcare Information for Military families by Moray Council

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Moray Council have developed this ELC information to support Military families moving to the area.

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Edinburgh: Army Benevolent Fund Big Curry Lunch, Tynecastle Park Friday 16th October

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ABF's Big Curry Lunch on Friday, 16 October, in the Gorgie Suite at Tynecastle Park. The event brings together supporters from across the military, business and wider community to raise vital funds for veterans and military charities.

Ticket Prices
• £25.00 per person
• £20.00 per person for serving personnel and veterans
• Table of 10: £250.00

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Stirling: Veterans Try Curling Tuesday 29th September 6-8pm

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St Andrews: Join West Sands Ranger Service for some riddles, wildlife spotting and other fun activities Wednesday 12th August 1000 - 1100

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Final Coastal Explorer event of the summer holidays...where's the time going!

Come and be a 'rambling ranger'...

Contact us to book on the event, can't guarantee the weather but can guarantee its free, educational and focused on fun.

Children must be accompanied.

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St Andrews: West Sands Ranger Summer Beach Clean, Saturday 15th August 10am - 12pm

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The next coastal clean up folks, you would be welcome to come along. A bit of easy social, bit of fresh air and a good walk.

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St Andrews: Save the date Sunday 20th September 1000 - 1400 St Andrews Linkfest

We are opening up to give an opportunity for our communities to learn about the why’s, how’s and what the Links are all about.

Fun and family friendly.

West Sands Road, St Andrews

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Scotland: Civil Service Jobs VALOUR Scotland Field Officer - Highlands & Islands Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 21st August 2026

Location

Kinloss Barracks, Forres, Kinloss, IV36 3UH or Army Reserve Centre, Edgar Road, Elgin, IV30 6YQ

The area coverage for this role includes Highland, Argyll & Bute, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland. It will involve significant travel, particularly within this area, and will include visits to other locations across the UK. Work-related travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed except when travelling to your base location, in line with departmental policy.

Scotland: Civil Service Jobs VALOUR Scotland Field Officer - Central East, apply by 11.55 pm Wednesday 19th August

Location
Forthview House, 30 Hilton Road, Rosyth, Dunfermline KY11 2BL

The area coverage for this role includes City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Stirling and Fife. It will involve significant travel, particularly within this area, and will include visits to other locations across the UK. Work-related travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed except when travelling to your base location, in line with departmental policy.

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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Fife: Youth Summer Sessions 2026 FREE Events

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In addition to the activities will also be a bike maintenance where young people can bring their bike along to get fixed for free.

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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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Fife: Welcome to Fife's What's on this week in Fife 9th - 15th August

There's lots going in Fife just now. If you're looking for something to do next week check out Welcome to Fife's what's on guide for ideas and inspiration

Here's a summary:

🎠 Sunday 9th
Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – Knockhill
Lammas Market (on to 11th) – St Andrews
Dunfermline City Artisan Market
Bowhouse Market – St Monans
Pasta Workshops at Bowhouse Market – St Monans
James G Shearer Guided Walk - Dunfermline

🎨 Monday 10th
Otter Collage Art Workshop – Kinghorn

🎨 Wednesday 12th
Summer Holiday Crafternoons – St Andrews
The Apex Singers – St Andrews

🏌 Friday 14th
Junior Golf Geek Club – St Andrews
I Know Where I'm Going (film) – Dunfermline
Cambo Otter Ecology Walk – Kingsbarns

📽 Saturday 15th
Caterham Racing Festival – Knockhill
Sustainable Beach Art pop-up – St Andrews
Cupar Market
An evening with Anoushka Lucas and Me for Queen – Anstruther
Wild Rose (film) – Dunfermline
The Emperor's New Groove (film) – Dunfermline
Mini Quilt Making Class at Bowhouse – St MonansSt Andrews – Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club at Craigtoun Park, Daily Town Walking tour, A Wee Walk and a Cocktail Tour, Living Colour: Celebrating 200 Years of the Royal Scottish Academy
Anstruther - Pins and Needles : Domestic, Decorative Craft from the Fishing Community Exhibition
Crail – Guided Walks
Culross – Community Market (Sundays)
Dunfermline - Carnegie & The Royal Scottish Academy: A celebration of the Carnegie Travelling Scholarship, Unearthed Exhibition
Kirkcaldy – Dear Earth Exhibition
Lower Largo - Men’s Monday Night and Wednesday Women’s Wellness at Largo Castaway Sauna
Methil - The WonderStore 2 Exhibition
Various locations in the Heartlands of Fife – Wemyss Ware Cat Trail
Various locations across Fife - Park Run
Various locations across Fife – Fife Climate Festival