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.

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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Scotland: Advice and Information Officer vacancy with Enquire, closing date Wednesday 19th August

NEW VACANCY: Advice and Information Officer

We are looking for a new part-time advisor to join our helpline team. The right candidate will have excellent listening skills and be able to explain complex information in a clear and concise way over the telephone, and in writing.

Find out more about the role and how to apply: https://childreninscotland.org.uk/aioaug26/

Closing date: Wednesday 19 August (9am)

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Scotland: Settling in to Scotland Webinar Wednesday 2nd September

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This webinar is designed to help you understand the Scottish school system, including the terminology, laws, and guidance that can help ensure your child gets the most from their education.

It is aimed at anyone who is new to the school system and might be of particular interest to families who are new to Scotland.

Settling in to school in Scotland - Enquire

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Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 5th 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

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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Dundee: Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (HFRCA) vacancy for Cadet Administrative Assistant with Angus & Dundee Battalion - closing date noon 7th August

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Cadet Administration Assistant (CAA) within HRFCA. The successful applicant will provide administrative and logistical support to Angus & Dundee Battalion (Bn) ACF. Applicants coming from an Armed Forces background with RQMS/CQMS appointments would be advantageous. Other applications that show suitable experience may be considered. Through their inter-personal skills be able to deliver G1/G2/G4 advice using relevant Joint Service Publications (JSPs) to Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) within their Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Vacancy Notice

Job Description

The closing date for applications is noon on 07 Aug 26. Interviews will be held at HQ & WETC Barry Buddon Training Camp, Carnoustie DD7 7RY w/c 17 Aug 26, actual date TBC with a proposed start date on 01 Sep 26.

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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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North East Fife: Cafe Inc is back for the School holidays

Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children and young people. It offers tasty, healthy meals during school holidays when schools are closed.

No booking needed, just drop in. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also enjoy a meal.

❗There will be no Café Inc service on 20 July 2026 due to the public holiday.

🍎Leuchars, The Coach House The Coach House, Main Street, Leuchars

Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday and Fridays
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm

🍲St Columbas Primary School North Union Street, Cupar

Hot food and cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm

Dunfermline: Help for Heroes Community Cafe, second Tuesday of the month

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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! Suitable for veterans and family members, led by the Help for Heroes team

Help for Heroes Cafes are informal, relaxed events where you can meet and enjoy time with other veterans and families. It could be anything from a coffee morning or veteran hub to a veteran-led group. These welcoming events run across the UK and are open to all members of the Armed Forces community.

It's an easy way to dip your toes back into the water and feel like part of a community again. There's no need to book, just turn up and say hello. First brew is on us.

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

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

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Scotland: Queen Victoria School Dunblane Open Morning Saturday 12th September

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Open morning will take place on Saturday 12th September 2026 and applications for admission to QVS close on the 15th January each year, 

Families are welcome to find out more by contacting Admissions on 03311433294 or email qvs.admissions@modschools.org 

Queen Victoria School - Boarding School, Dunblane, Scotland

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East Fife: Mobile Library Timetable for 6th July - 21st August 2026

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For any queries about the Mobile Library service, please email https://www.onfife.com/.


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Leuchars: The next Veterans Breakfast Club at the Barrel & Bean Facility, Leuchars Station is on Tuesday 4th August

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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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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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Fife: Fife Council free School meals and school clothing grant applications now open for 2026-2027

Applications for school clothing grants and free school meals are open for 2026-27.

We can provide free school meals and a school clothing grant if you are on a low income. The school clothing grant is £130 per child for primary school pupils and £160 per child for high school pupils.

Applications for the new school year (2026/2027) opened on 1 May 2026.

For more, and to find out if you qualify, visit www.fife.gov.uk/schoolbenefit

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