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October 22, 2026

Leuchars: Temporary Road Closure, School Hill

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Closure of School Hill Leuchars from the 2/11/26-6/11/26.
Please be aware of the following road closure for 5 days while works are carried out.

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St Andrews: Craigtoun Country Park Sensory Santa Sunday Sunday 13th December

Craigtoun Country Park are keeping the morning of Sunday 13th December nice and quiet, specially for children with sensory issues.

To find out more or to book What's On | Craigtoun Country Park

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St Andrews and Cupar: Kinship Carers - New Support Groups

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MOD ‘UK Nursery Authority’ childcare support: How to register and claim

From 1 September 2026, eligible working Service families who live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with early years childcare costs.

If you would get 'free' (Government funded) childcare hours if based in England, Defence’s UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) childcare scheme will now help cover the difference in cost where you live.

It’s important to understand that UKNA does not give you a childcare space. It pays back money to eligible families who have already paid for early years childcare.

Who is eligible for UKNA

You may register for UKNA, if all the following apply:

You are a Regular or Full-Time Reserve (Full Commitment) member of the Service
Your family lives in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
Both parents (or the sole parent in a single-parent family) earn at least the same as 16 hours a week at the UK National Minimum or Living Wage
Neither parent (or the sole parent) earns more than £100,000 adjusted net income a year
Your child is recorded and verified on JPA
Your child is aged 9 months to 3 years old, in Scotland and Wales
Your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old, in Northern Ireland
You have an active Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) account for your child: ‘active’ means you confirm your details every three months and get the top-up from HMRC when you add money
Your childcare provider accepts TFC payments – all UKNA claims must first be paid through your child's TFC account
Your child lives with you at least half the time, unless you're separated for Service reasons

How to register and claim

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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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October 20, 2026

Leuchars: Leuchars Station Toy Drive Christmas 2026

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This year’s toy drive is in corporation with Fife Council Children’s Services department in support of Children and Families in need.

Please drop of any donations to Leuchars Station Headquarters 0800-1600hrs from Mon 26 Oct- Fri 04 Dec 2026.

We will be collecting for children ages between 0-18. Gifts must be NEW and UNWRAPPED

St Andrews: What's on this October holidays at the R&A World Golf Museum

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🍂👻 Spooktacular fun awaits this October break 🎃🍂

Looking for a family day out? Explore hands-on activities in our Learning Room and discover fascinating exhibits in the galleries, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

🔗 See what's on this October break here: https://www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-o

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Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 14th October 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

Fife: Cafe Inc during 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.

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

Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday and Fridays
Available both weeks of the October holidays
12:00pm to 12:45pm

St Columbas Primary School

North Union Street, Cupar
Hot food and cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Available both weeks of the October holidays

11:45am to 1:00pm

Greyfriar's Primary School Kilrymont Road, St Andrews

Hot food and cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Available both weeks of the October holidays
11:45am to 1:00pm

Larick Centre Shanwell Road, Tayport

Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Available both weeks of the October holidays
12:00pm to 2:00pm

For other Cafe Inc venues around Fife 👉 Cafe Inc | Fife Council

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Leuchars: AWS Autumn Wellness Trips, October - December

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Wrap up warm and cosy and join Jane from AWS for wellness walks through Autumn nature. Explore various locations across Fife and Dundee.

🍂Tues 27th Oct - Camperdown Park, Dundee

🍂Tues 10th Nov - Tentsmuir Forest

🍂Tues 24th Nov - Dundee Riverside

🍂Tues 8th De - St Andrews Beach Park

Open to military families, register with jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk

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Leuchars: AWS and Leuchars Welfare Seasonal Craft Sessions for military families only

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Limited availability

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Leuchars: Leuchars Station Welfare team FREE Halloween Party Wednesday 21st October for Military families only

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There will be no charge to attend the Halloween party but please register your child with the welfare team so that we can ensure we have enough sweets and snacks.

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Leuchars: October Holidays Stay & Play with AWS- next session Friday 16th October

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Livingston: Leuchars AWS Shopping Trip to Livingston, Sat 12th December

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🎄 Christmas Shopping Trip to Livingston Outlet on Saturday 12th of December. We will leave Leuchars Community centre at 0900 and leave Livingston at 1700.

This is for military families only.

Spaces limited, to book see Marie-Anne in Welfare.

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Midlothian: Archaeology Scotland, archaeology based Employability Program

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Join Our Archaeology-Based Employability Programme for Parents in Midlothian

📅 Tuesday 27 October - 17 December 2026, every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm
📍Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith EH22 3LL.

What to expect from the programme:

- Boost your confidence
- Take part in archaeology based activities
- Develop transferable skills
- Learn about Manual Handling, Health & Safety and achieve a certificate in First Aid
- Improve your literacy and numeracy
- Explore greener, outdoor jobs
- Learn heritage skills
- Unlock new opportunities

Contact Dominique at: d.lyons@archaeologyscotland.org.uk for more details and to register.

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Scotland: Scotland's Veterans Wellbeing Alliance online hub

SVWA have created a online hub for wellbeing information and support: svwa.org.uk

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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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Fife: Recycling batteries

Batteries in bins are a burning issue!

Never put batteries, vapes or electrical items in your household bins.

Batteries hidden inside everyday items like vapes, phones, power banks, electronic toys and electric toothbrushes can cause fires if crushed or damaged.

Please recycle them safely at participating retailers or Fife recycling centres, excluding Cupar.

Help protect your local communities, environment and crews. How to recycle batteries and electrical items safely:
- Return them to retailers offering take-back services. Visit: https://recycleyourelectricals.org.uk
-Take them to household recycling centres across Fife (excluding Cupar).

Find out how to recycle safely at fife.gov.uk/batteries 🔥🔋♻

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