Forres: Highland Roots Cultivate & Connect Workshop with Defence Gardens, Wednesday 9th September

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We’re delighted to invite members of the Armed Forces Community to a relaxing and creative day at Marcassie Farm, surrounded by nature and good company.

Join Defence Gardens Scheme and Naturally Useful for a hands-on felted soap-making workshop, using beautiful local rare-breed fleeces and handmade soap from Bee Home Cottage.

Dalkeith: Wellbeing Through Archaeology on Mondays from 28th September to 7th December

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Looking for a friendly, supportive way to spend time outdoors, meet new people and try something different?

Archaeology Scotland is offering free Wellbeing Through Archaeology sessions for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

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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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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Moray: Moray Pathways Childcare Network Event Friday 21st August

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Leuchars: Military Wives Choir, is on Mondays 18.00 - 19.30 in the Community Centre

Leuchars Military Wives Choir meet in the Community Centre on Monday evenings 1830-2000hrs

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Fife East: Youth Worker vacancy with Fife Council, closing date Sunday 30th August

Job Details

• Plan and deliver a range of physical activities and other youth work activities that will engage young people aged 8 to 16.
• Evening work during term time.
• Multiple posts available, which can be shared. Please indicate if you are applying for 1 area or multiple areas.

Fife East: Senior Youth Worker vacancy with Fife Council, closing date Sunday 30th August

Job Details:

• Plan and deliver a range youth work activities that will engage young people aged 8 to 16.
• Evaluate youth work activities to ensure they meet the needs of children and young people.
• Evening work during term time.
• Support Youth Workers and volunteers.

Leuchars: Ex Kukri Dawn, Increase in day and occasional early evening flying 1st – 18th September 2026,

Military training will take place across Scotland as part of Exercise Kukri Dawn. 

Between the 1st and 18th of September 2026, Military training will take place across Scotland as part of Exercise Kukri Dawn. Activity will be particularly noticeable in areas around Leuchars Station, inc. periods of low-level helicopter flying during the day and occasional early evening flying. 

The ability to operate effectively at low level is essential for Military helicopters in their role supporting troops on the ground. Realistic low-level training in the UK is therefore a vital part of preparing aircrew for operational duties. 

Scotland: Civil Service Jobs VALOUR Scotland Field Officer - Central West, Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 25th August 2026

Location

Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow, G2 8EX

The area coverage for this role includes East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire, and South Lanarkshire. 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 - North East Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 25th August 2026

Location

Queen’s Barracks, 131 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 5BT

The area coverage for this role includes Moray, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Angus, Dundee, and Perth and Kinross. 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.

Leuchars: The next Veterans Breakfast Club at the Barrel & Bean Facility, Leuchars Station is on Tuesday 1st September

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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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Scotland: The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) support packages to help get you started as a Childminder

If you're looking for a flexible career that fits around your own family life, the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) offers a fantastic package of support to help you get started through the Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future (PSCF).

The PSCF support package includes:
⭐ One-to-one support every step of the way from SCMA
⭐A minimum £750 business start-up grant
⭐ Free online training
⭐ Free SCMA membership for one year

Why become a childminder?
💛Contribute to children's learning and wellbeing
💛 Earn while caring for your own family
💛 Be your own boss
💛 Provide a vital service for families in your local community

To find out more about starting a career in childminding, visit:

👉Find out more about becoming a childminder

You can also attend one of SCMA's free online Discovery Sessions to learn more about how childminding could work for you.

👉Book a free Discovery Session

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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.

Glasgow: Carers Scotland Roadshow, Tuesday 29th September

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Join Carers Scotland in Glasgow for a free drop in roadshow for unpaid carers, with targeted informative talks, stalls and refreshments provided.

Glasgow City Chambers
Tuesday, September 29, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Find out more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../carers-scotland-glasgow..

Credit: Carers Scotland

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Leuchars: NEW Yoga class at Leuchars Community Centre starting September 11th

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Spaces are limited, for more details 👉Be Yourself Presently

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Leuchars: AI Skills Drop-in session with BFBS, Tuesday 1st September in the Co-working hub.

Join the MCN and BFBS at the Military Coworking Network hub in Leuchars for a free drop-in AI skills session, open to all military partners and spouses.

Whether you want to know how AI can help you find a job, run a business, plan a move, or just make everyday life a little easier, come and have a chat with us. There's no agenda, no pressure, and no tech experience needed. Just drop in whenever works for you between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday 1st September and we'll work through whatever's most useful for you.

Refreshments will be provided.

Free to attend. Open to all military partners and spouses, you don't need to be an MCN member to come along.

Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust as part of the AI Skills Programme for Military Partners.

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Stirling: Combat Stress Veterans Recovery Network at Stirling Castle, Sat 5th September

After a fantastic first Veterans Recovery Network event at Stirling Castle, we’re bringing veterans together there again, on Saturday 5 September 2026 between 12pm and 2pm.

Taking place in one of Scotland’s most historic settings, the session will give veterans an opportunity to meet others, spend time together and connect in a relaxed, supportive environment.

The event is open to all veterans, including those who have never accessed Combat Stress. There is no expectation to share personal experiences or take part in any particular way. You are welcome to join in at a level that feels comfortable for you.

Led by veterans with lived experience of recovery, these sessions are designed to show that change is possible and that recovery is within reach.

This event is part of our Veterans Recovery Network, building local, accessible support across the UK. Thank you to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum for providing the location.

Find out more and register your interest: https://combatstress.org.uk/veterans-recovery-network

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Falkland: Little Bugs at Falkland Estate - a place to explore, discover and grow coming Early 2027

🌿🐞We have been absolutely bursting to share this one…

The next Little Bugs nursery is planned for the beautiful Falkland Estate 🌳💚

Plans are now officially underway, thhis will be the third fully outdoor nursery, welcoming children aged 2–5 years for year-round care and bringing the Little Bugs approach to an incredible new woodland setting.

🌳 Outdoor childhood, every day
🐞 Year-round care for ages 2–5
🌿 Fully outdoor early learning
💚 Plans to offer funded ELC places

There is still lots happening behind the scenes before families through the gates.

If you already think Little Bugs Falkland could be the place for your little bug, complete the pre-application form now to register your interest and be among the first invited to see the site when we're ready to show you around.

 👉[Complete our pre-application form here 🐞🌿](https://2g601x.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2fXMLBoUwRpysaT8cdvPLzw)

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Forres: Officers' Association Scotland employers event on 10th September

 

Officers' Association Scotland are hosting a free employers event in Forres on 10th September, 18:30 - 20:30. 

This event is open to all ranks and spouses, and is the perfect opportunity to connect with employers actively seeking to hire ex-military talent.

Book your free space here: https://portal.oascotland.org.uk/.../employers-event-forres/

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