Dundee: Applications are invited for the full-time post of Chief Executive, Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA)

Applications are invited for the full-time post of Chief Executive, Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA) based in Dundee. 

This Crown Service (Civil Service Grade 6/Grade B1 equivalent) post becomes vacant at a date between July 2025 and December 2025, to be agreed with the successful applicant.

The HRFCA CE is responsible and accountable to the Association’s Chair and Executive Board for the leadership and efficient management of all staff, business outputs (estates, engagement, cadets and youth), finances and affairs of the Association.  The CE works alongside and in conjunction with the other 12 RFCA CEs and the Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations in London.

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Leuchars: Welcome to the new Station Padre

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Inverness: Deployment Workshop Wednesday 26th March

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Inverness: AWS & MAUK Foreign and Commonwealth spouses drop-in, Thurs 27 Mar

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Leuchars: Welfare Team Easter Party, Sun 13th April

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See Marie-Anne in Welfare to book.

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Leuchars: The Welfare Team are showing the film Captain America: Brave New World, Sunday 6th April

The welfare team will be showing the recently released film, Captain America: Brave New World in the Leuchars Community Centre on Sunday, 6th April at 1730hrs.

The cost to watch this fabulous film is £1 for children and £2 per adult. 

To secure a place you can pop in and see a member of the welfare team or turn up on the day. 

Please note this film has a 12A certification.

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Kinloss: Army Welfare Service (AWS) Weekly Calendar

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Cupar: Andys Man Club, Mondays at 7pm

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Andys Man Club Cupar at 7pm at Howe Rugby Club.

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Edinburgh & Dundee: Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) currently have spaces for new residents in Dundee and Edinburgh

We currently have spaces for new residents in Dundee and Edinburgh.

Our purpose as a charity is to provide a safety net for ex-Services men and women from all over the UK who are in need or experiencing homelessness, by providing a roof over their head and support for as long as they need it. If you are a Veteran who is experiencing homelessness, or is in need - or know someone who is - please get in touch and we will do all we can to try and provide accommodation and support at Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR).

Simply fill visit www.svronline.org or fill out the accommodation enquiry form using the direct link here: https://forms.office.com/e/pq18sjDGtz

Or alternatively, give us a call on 0300 131 6755 (24 hours) and our team will start the process as soon as they can.

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Galashiels: Help for Heroes Cafe Wednesday 26th March

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!

Address - Bulldog Bakes, 58 Channel Street, Galashiels. TD1 1BA

Suitable for veterans and family members

Led by the Help for Heroes team

For any information, please contact us at CommunityDT@helpforheroes.org.uk

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Leuchars: NEW Bookbug sessions starting in the Community Centre on Fridays

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Dunfermline: Help for Heroes Cafe Tues 15th April

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!

Address: Costa Coffee, Fife Leisure Park, 1 Whimbrell Place, Dunfermline. KY11 8EX

Suitable for veterans and family members

Led by the Help for Heroes team

For any information, please contact us at CommunityDT@helpforheroes.org.uk

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Edinburgh: Help for Heroes Cafe, Gyle Shopping Centre Tues 25th March

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!

Address: Gyle Community Space, Gyle Shopping Centre, South Gyle Broadway, Edinburgh. EH12 9JY

Suitable for veterans and family members

Led by the Help for Heroes team

For any information, please contact us at CommunityDT@helpforheroes.org.uk

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Cupar: Community Use Fife are looking for a caretaker/cleaner based in Cupar

We've got a fantastic opportunity to join our team of Community Use Caretaker/Cleaners.
Based in Cupar, you will work in the Corn Exchange on a 36hr per week contract.

We offer a huge range of employee benefits including; Local Government Pension, Local & National Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Technology Scheme and much more.

Apply today using the link below:
https://ekmu.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/.../CX_6009/job/18954

Please remember! We do not accept CVs, you must upload a Supporting Statement as part of your application, help with supporting statements can be found at:
https://ekmu.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/.../sites/CX/pages/16002

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Dalkeith: Lothian veterans Centre Friday Breakfasts

If you would like to join us please let the team know what you would like on your roll by midday on Thursday by emailing contact@lvc.scot or calling the centre on 0131 660 5537.

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Forres: Moray Wellbeing Hub drop in to Forres Medical Centre, Mon 24th March

Drop in to Forres Medical Centre, Monday 24th March 2025 from 10am - 12 noon where a member of the Moray Wellbeing Hub Team will be available to chat, listen and signpost you towards supports for improved wellbeing for yourself or someone you support/care for.

No need to book, just come along and we will see you there. (We'll be in the private booth located in the waiting room.)

Looking forward to chatting

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Fife: FREE Breastfeeding Support Groups across Fife

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Dunfermline: Scottish Championship Bike and Car Racing Armed Forces, NHS and Blue Light appreciation weekends ***FREE EVENTS***

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Scottish Championship Bike and Car Racing Armed Forces, NHS and Blue Light appreciation weekend.

Kindly hosted by Knockhill Racing Circuit.

Two days of free entry to all serving/veterans of the Armed Forces, Blue Light and NHS workers.

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Dalkieth: ABF scotland and Lothians Veterans Centre Charity Quiz and Curry night Thurs 17th April

Join the Army Benevolent Fund and Lothian Veterans Centre at the Bombay Lounge, Dalkeith for a curry and charity quiz night. On Thursday 17th April 2025 come along and enjoy a delicious curry, some quizzing and lots of fun with family and friends.

The Bombay Lounge, Scotland’s multi award winning Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in Dalkeith has kindly offered to host us for the evening. The quiz will be set up in teams of 4. 

You can register as a pair or an individual at the link below. Teams will be mixed and chosen pre-event, you will be kept in the pairs you register in and teamed up with another pair of our choice. This is a great chance to get to know new people.

After the quiz you will have the opportunity to take part in our prize draw and auction. This promises to be an evening of fun with friends and family to raise funds and awareness for the Army Benevolent Fund and Lothian Veterans Centre.

For more information and for tickets 👉 Charity Quiz Night - Army Benevolent Fund

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Leuchars: Leuchars Carers Drop-in

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Contact jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk

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