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July 1, 2025
Scotland: The latest edition of Army Cadets in Scotland Newsletter is now available
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
June 30, 2025
Scotland: Residential vacancies in Edinburgh and Dundee at Scottish Veterans Residences
Scottish Veterans Residences currently have SPACES available for Veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in need.
There are a small number of vacancies at our residences in Edinburgh and Dundee, with a couple of possible openings in Glasgow soon.
Please get in touch if you are a Veteran who is homeless, experiencing homelessness, or in need.
Aberdeen: Vacancy Notice – Part-time Cleaner at the Cadet Training Centre Boddam (2 HLDRS BN ACF), closing date noon Friday 18th July
The position is part time, 10 hours per week. Applicants should reside within easy commuting distance of Boddam.
This is a Crown Servant (Civil Servant Band SZ1 equivalent) and the salary is £6,374. The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Council of RFCA’s Pension Scheme which operates on a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) basis and has a personal contribution for members of 5% of pensionable earnings. Annual leave, excluding Public Holidays, is 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service; previous public sector employment may count towards qualifying years’ service.
June 26, 2025
Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland Armed Forces Talent Programme Team as of 25th June
See the AFTP newsletter here
We welcome any feedback to help improve our service and help you get the most out of your experience with us.
Armed Forces Talent Programme activities
For more information about our programme, the team, and what we're getting up to - see our AFTP webpage
June 24, 2025
Tayport: Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve Annual Open day Tuesday 8th July 10.30-15.30
There are also a few bookable walks that must be booked on to if you wish to attend including a Discover Tentsmuir NNR walk and a Big Bug Bonanza - more info coming soon!
Butterfly Conservation are also hosting their own Butterfly Walk at noon - if you want more information and to book then take a look at this link - https://butterfly-conservation.org/.../tentsmuir-nnr-open...
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
St Andrews: Fife Council FREE family fun sessions for the Summer holiday's
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Fife Tay Bridgehead: Summer Youth and Family Free events
All sessions are free, no need to book. For more information contact Caroline Berry @ caroline.berry@fife.gov.uk or 07519 293 642
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Aberdeen: Armed Forces Day in Aberdeen, Saturday 28th June
Serving personnel, veterans and cadets will be flanked by pipe bands and military vehicles in this annual celebration of those who serve.
👉 Find out more: http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/.../aberdeen-armed.../
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Edinburgh: Armed Forces Day Saturday 28th June
To join in the fun, watch the parade as it marches through the town centre, and join the celebrations and refreshments as it comes to a halt at St Andrew’s Square.
Find out more about the Edinburgh Armed Forces Day event, or find an event closer to home on the Armed Forces Day website 👉
https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/find-events/
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Fife: Cafe Inc during the school holidays and is a free lunch club for children, and young people.
No need to book, just turn up.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also have a meal.
For further information and to find out where your nearest Cafe Inc is being held 👉 Café Inc | Fife Council
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
June 23, 2025
St Andrews: The R&A World Golf Museum FREE Summer Holiday 2025 activities
Kick off the summer with fun for all ages at the Museum.
🔗 See what’s on this summer: https://www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on
Fife: Fife Carers Centre Caring for the Carer Mental Wellbeing Programme ** next session is Friday 11th July in Leven**
We’ve teamed up with amazing professionals like Bill Paterson (CBT sessions) and Deborah Enrici (silent counselling) to make this an impactful and supportive experience.
📌 Locations & Start Dates:
• Kirkcaldy: Monday, 3rd March
• St Andrews: Tuesday, 15th April
• Dunfermline: Thursday, 22nd May
• Leven: Friday, 11th July
• Glenrothes: Monday, 18th August
• Dunfermline: Tuesday, 30th September
Spaces are limited to 10 carers per session, and we ask that attendees commit to all 6 weeks. We may be able to provide you with financial support to help you attend, get in touch for more information.
Interested? For more info or to book your spot, call us at 01592 205472 or email news@fifecarers.co.uk.
Leuchars: Families Community Day, Wednesday 30th July
Families £10 or Adults £3 and children £2, **BBQ is not included in price**
Information provided by Leuchars HIVELeuchars: Welfare Team Motorhome for hire
St Andrews: Friday Blast at Madras - for those attending Madras last session 27th June
Monthly youth work sessions at Madras for p7 and S1 pupils starting in March. These will take place on the last Friday of every month and will include a parent space.
We will have a designated parent space throughout these sessions ,where parents can come in have a cuppa and chat to other parents if they wish.
To help us plan and organise we would like people to sign up in advance of the sessions, this will ensure that we can keep track of numbers and that we will have all the necessary details required and therefore we will not need to do paperwork on the night.