Glasgow: Scottish Water and BT Workshop Monday 16th November

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Are you leaving the Armed Forces or exploring your next career move?

Our Armed Forces Belong Network is joining forces with BT Group to host a free Armed Forces Career Transition Workshop in Glasgow.

Whether you're a service leaver, veteran, reservist or part of an Armed Forces family, come along to explore career opportunities, meet employers and get practical advice on taking your next step.
📅 Monday 16 November 2026 | 9am-3pm
Alexander Bain House, York Street, Glasgow
Free to attend
To reserve your place, email Paul.2.Gilligan@bt.com.

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Leuchars: It's Panto season and Dick Whittington is coming to the Community Centre on Monday 16th Nov

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Dick Whittington is coming to the Leuchars Station community centre

Venue - Leuchars Station Community Centre

Date - Monday, 16th November

Doors open - 3.30pm

Show starts - 4pm

Please register with Marie-Anne in the welfare office

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Forres: Defence Garden Scheme and Erskine Veterans Charity Christmas Crafts, Friday 4th December

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Join Defence Garden Scheme and Erskine Veterans Charity for a Christmas craft workshop at Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North, Friday 4th December 10:30 - 2:30pm.

Fully funded and is open not only to veterans but those still serving and spouses.

To register your place Email evac-north@erskine.org.uk

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Guardbridge: Fife Council cleaner vacancy Guardbridge Primary School closing date 24th Nov

Cleaner Guardbridge, Fife, United Kingdom

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 30 November 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FCLW £25,604.23 pro rata

Working Pattern: 10 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Location: Guardbridge, St Andrews

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

St Andrews: The next Armed Forces Veterans breakfast at The Craigtoun Cafe is Sunday 6th December

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The next veterans breakfast at the Craigtoun Cafe, St Andrews is Sunday 6th December.

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Elgin: Parental Employability Programme 19th November

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NHS Grampian Employability Team is coming to Elgin on 19/11/26 to deliver a Roadshow for parents to find out more about the opportunities that are available locally.

The session will take place:
Thursday 19/11/26
Moray Pathways
@The Inkwell
Francis Place
Elgin
IV30 1LQ

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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Edinburgh: NHS Lothian Veterans Mental Health Service Veterans drop in Monday 7th December

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 NHS Lothian’s Veterans Mental Health Service is running relaxed, informal drop-ins for veterans at the Hive in Edinburgh.

No appointment, no referral, no pressure. Just pop along.

A Veteran Peer Support Worker will be there to offer practical advice, guidance and signposting to veteran-friendly and third-sector services.

DATES:
-Monday 7 December
-Monday 18 January
-Monday 8 February
-Monday 15 March
TIME: 12:30pm – 2:30pm

LOCATION: The Hive, in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Place, Edinburgh EH10 5HF

If you’ve served, you’re welcome.

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Anstruther: Mini kickers at Waid Community Use, McArthur sports hall

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Join our mini kickers on Saturday mornings at Waid, email communityuse.waid@fife.gov.uk to book a place.

⚽Little kickers 18 months - 3 years 9.45am

⚽Mini kickers 3-5 years 10.30am

⚽Mini kickers P1-P4 11.00am

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Anstruther: New multi sports class for 4-8 year olds starting Saturday 14th November

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New Multi Sports Class for 4 -8 year olds, starts Saturday 14th November at Waid Academy, Anstruther.

First Taster Session Free!!!

Sports on offer: basketball, hockey,rugby.racket sports, bench ball, handball and many more.

To book your place email communityuse.waid@fife.gov.uk

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Fife: Fife Gingerbread are looking for a Operational Director, closing date noon Wednesday 25th November

We're looking for an ambitious, values-driven leader to help shape the future of Fife Gingerbread.

This newly created senior leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside our CEO and Board to drive growth, lead change, and influence the systems that impact families across Fife.

As part of our senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in turning our Stargazing Strategy into action while developing your own leadership experience and helping to shape the future direction of the organisation.

If you're passionate about creating positive change, building strong partnerships, and leading with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close: 12 noon, Wednesday 25th November

Find out more and apply today.
https://www.fifegingerbread.org.uk/operational-director-fife

Inverness: 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF Administrative Officer vacancy, closing date midday 27th November

Applications are invited for the post of a Full Time Administrative Officer (AO) with the 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF. This is a Crown Servant Grade E1 post, that will be available from January 2026, as an employee of the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA). You will work from the Battalion Headquarters, HRFCA Sub-Office, Gordonville Road, Inverness providing administrative support to the 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF.

Applicants coming from an Armed Forces or Cadet Force background with office based administrative experience would be advantageous however, all applicants with suitable experience and transferable skills will also be considered. The appointment calls for: a good knowledge of office based administrative procedures, the ability to communicate effectively and handle routine correspondence diplomatically through positive inter-personal skills, learn new systems and processes quickly whilst working with the minimum of supervision, be organised and have a good understanding of numeracy and computer literacy. Line management is through the Cadet Executive Officer (CEO).

Click here to read the Vacancy Notice in full.

Click here to read the Job Description.

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Leuchars: The next Veterans Breakfast Club at the Barrel & Bean Facility, Leuchars Station is on Tuesday 3rd November

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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

Date for diaries: The next breakfast will be Tuesday 1st December

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Leuchars: Bonfire Night Wednesday 4th November FREE Community Event ***Update***

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*** Message from event organisers.
All attendees will be subject to a bag search upon entry to the event site. Please note that this is a bag search only.
To avoid delays and ensure a smooth entry process, we recommend that attendees allow ample time to arrive, complete the security search, and enjoy the evening's festivities without unnecessary queues.***

There will be no parking available in the areas of Adams Close, Earlshall Rd or any areas in the vicinity. The closest parking area will be in the car park near the Community Centre and Bright Horizons Nursery.

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Scotland: Moving to Scotland? Need to know about Special Educational Needs and the support available?

Moving to a new country and education system can be a worrying and busy time for families with a child with additional support needs.

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. 

Providing easy to understand advice and information about additional support for learning legislation and guidance for families and professionals.

Enquire

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Edinburgh: Veterans Housing Scotland have a new property available in Edinburgh

🏠 New property available on our website, closing date 10th November. 🏠

2-bedroom, unfurnished upper flat located in Edinburgh.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity: https://www.vhscot.org.uk/applicants/properties

Are you a veteran in need of a helping hand with housing, or do you know someone who is? Veterans Housing Scotland is here to help! 

Find out more about how we can help at: https://www.vhscot.org.uk/applicants/process

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Leuchars: Bright Horizons Day Care Centre

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Leuchars: Military Coworking Hub at Leuchars Station

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"Need a break from the kitchen table office/study setup?"

We’ve got just the spot! The MCN (Military Coworking Network) Leuchars hub. 

Your little slice of calm, focus and unlimited tea/coffee heaven. 

For just £30 a year (yep, a whole year!), you’ll get:
💻 Access to a professional office space
💻 900 hours of coworking, about 75 hours per month
💻 Dual screens ready to use
💻 Free use of a colour printer/scanner/photocopier
💻 Free Wi-Fi
💻 Free tea and coffee

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

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Leuchars: The NHS Scotland Armed Forces Talent Programme (AFTP) Ambassador Event Thursday 26th November

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Leuchars HIVE also shares AFTP list of vacancies https://armyhivescotland-latest-nhs-vacancies

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