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Showing posts with label Veterans. Show all posts
May 7, 2026
Shropshire: Veterans Woodland Family Fun Day - 11 July
Edinburgh: Cyrenians pop-up coffee, cake & chat Fridays in June 12-4pm
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🍵🍰 Cyrenians are inviting members of the Commonwealth military community across the Lothians to a series of relaxed pop-up Coffee & Cake afternoons designed to bring people together in a warm and welcoming space.These sessions offer an opportunity to connect with others, enjoy good conversation over coffee and cake, and help shape future support, activities, and community spaces within the local community.
Friday 12th June | 12–4pm
Linburn Walled Garden, West Lothian
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May 5, 2026
Dalkeith: Wellbeing Through Archaeology FREE for Female Veterans, serving personnel and their families Mon 11th May & 22nd Jun
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Come along, learn something new, and connect with others in a relaxed environment.
Registration detail are in post.
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May 1, 2026
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 360 Case Manager job vacancies across the UK, closing date 14 May
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 360 Executive Officer Case Manager roles, working in Disability Services on the Access to Work scheme. These may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.
Civil Service Jobs link with further information on the roles available, and application details: Disability Services - Access to Work - EO Case Manager - National (Ref: 761) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK
Open for applications until 14/05/26.
Shropshire: Armed Forces Community Support Lunch - Friday 26 June
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April 30, 2026
Edinburgh: The Royal British Legion Scotland Community Coffee morning Tuesday 12th May 10:30-12:00
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It's that time again and we’re inviting all veterans, families, carers, organisations and friends to our Legion Scotland Coffee Morning! Come along for a warm drink, delicious cake, and great company.
📅 Date: 12th of May
🕙 Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
📍 Location: New Haig House, Edinburgh
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow veterans, support each other, and enjoy a relaxed community gathering. With updates about what's coming up within Legion Scotland, Membership, and Volunteer Opportunities.
📧: please RSVP to c.rizzo@legionscotland.org.uk
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Leuchars: Veterans Breakfast Club Tues 5th May **NEW Venue** at the Barrel & Bean Facility
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For more information contact Jeff Watson at leuvetsbfclub@outlook.com
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April 29, 2026
Grantham: Green Synergy Better Together
Green Synergy invites you to join our two social gardening groups created especially for Armed Forces Veterans:
🌿 Seeds of Recovery
Thursdays | 10am–12pm
Hillside Community Garden, Lincoln
A calm, creative gardening group designed to support your mental health and wellbeing.
Come and grow at your own pace, meet others with shared experiences, and enjoy time in nature.
No pressure, no expectations — just a welcoming space to heal, connect, and plant new beginnings.
🌼 Green Chances
Wednesdays | 10am–12pm
Hillside Community Garden, Lincoln
If you love muddy boots, fresh air, and a good brew, this group is for you!
Join fellow veterans for relaxed gardening activities, friendly chat, and hands‑on outdoor fun.
Why join?
Meet other veterans in a supportive, understanding environment
Enjoy gentle gardening and being outdoors
Build confidence, routine, and wellbeing
Completely free to attend
No gardening experience needed
Tea, tools, and warm welcomes provided!
Interested?
Just come along — or get in touch if you’d like more info.
📧 info@greensynergy.org.uk
📞 01522 533077
🌐 greensynergy.org.uk
We’d love to welcome you to the garden. 🌱💚
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April 28, 2026
Northern Ireland: Enniskillen Veterans Roadshow - Tuesday 5th May
We’re pleased to share that a new date has been secured for the Enniskillen Veterans Roadshow.
Tuesday, 5th May
12:00 – 14:30
Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen
The event will include a complimentary lunch and offers a great opportunity to connect with a range of veteran-friendly organisations and support services available across Northern Ireland to veterans and their families.
Veterans who previously registered for the original date have now been emailed with the updated details, and their registration has been carried forward.
If you haven’t yet registered and would like to attend, you are most welcome to join us. You can register via the NI Veterans Commissioner’s website here:
https://www.nivco.co.uk/veteran-information-roadshow.../
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch, commissioner@nivco.co.uk
This event is proudly sponsored and supported by local Veterans Champion, Cllr Errol Thompson, Fermanagh & Omagh District Council and Office for Veterans' Affairs.
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April 27, 2026
Aldershot: Shots Veterans Foundation - Lifestyle and Wellbeing Morning Tuesday 12th May and Tuesday 4th August 2026
Northern Ireland: Female Veterans Invitation To Participate In Study
Jen is hoping that this study will inform future support to help more military women to make a healthy transition to civilian life.
If you would like to be involved, then please get in touch by emailing FES@qub.ac.uk
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April 24, 2026
‘Continue to Serve’: Military Service to Civil Service Online Event on 30 Apr
Join the online event, ‘Continue to Serve - Military Service to Civil Service’, where they shine a spotlight on the experiences and journeys of veterans within the department.
During this session, you'll hear from colleagues who will discuss:
- Their personal experiences of entering and working at DSIT
- Progressing through the Civil Service
- The role and impact of the Joint Veterans and Reserves Network (JVaRN)
- Key HR policies and tips for applying to roles within the Civil Service
Date: 30th April
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into building a fulfilling career at DSIT or DESNZ. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ebBpaUA5
LinkedIn posts:
DSIT
DESNZ
The sign up form can also be accessed at this LINK
April 23, 2026
Scotland: Scottish Veterans Residences currently have spaces for Veterans at Rosendael, Dundee
The residence in is situated in large gardens in a quiet part of Broughty Ferry. Full catering is provided alongside practical and emotional support and a wide range of activities.
If you are a Veteran experiencing homelessness or know of one who is, then please get in touch using our online accommodation enquiry form (link below) and we will do all we can to help.
Enquiry form here: https://forms.office.com/e/pq18sjDGtz
Or you can call us 24/7 on 0300 131 6755
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April 21, 2026
London: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Veterans Oyster photocard and HM Armed Forces Veteran Card holders can receive a 50% discount off all of our fares. This includes Hop-on Hop-off tickets, single tickets and season tickets.
This discount can be accessed by booking via our website, the Tickets app, at the ticket office or at the ticket machine and selecting the Concession fare.
You will need to show your UK Veterans photocard to a member of staff when asked.
Please note, if you wish to touch in and out with your War Veteran Pass, you must have sufficient credit on your Oyster card.
Click HERE for more information
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Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach at RAF Museum Midlands 2026
Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - April/May 2026
April 20, 2026
Edinburgh: Womens Rise and Rnew - Wellbeing workshops for women with a military connection
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Northern Ireland: Step by Step in Remembrance - Northern Ireland's Veterans Commissioner Office Sponsored Walk - 1st - 6th June
This June, the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Office will be undertaking a sponsored walk to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
Over 6 days, across 6 counties, covering 60 miles, we will walk in remembrance of those who served, while supporting two incredible charities:
Somme Association
Air Ambulance Northern Ireland
We warmly invite veterans, their families, and supporters to join us along the way, whether for a full day or just a few miles.
Walk Schedule:
• 1 June – County Antrim: Cullybackey → Ballymena → Broughshane
• 2 June – County Down: Annalong → Kilkeel
• 3 June – County Armagh: Armagh → Portadown
• 4 June – County Fermanagh: Brookeborough → Enniskillen
• 5 June – County Tyrone: Dungannon → Cookstown
• 6 June – County Londonderry: Castlerock → Coleraine → Portrush
Start times for each day will be shared on our Facebook page closer to the time, so please keep an eye out for updates.
This is more than a walk, it’s a chance to reflect, remember, and stand together as a community.
To support the cause, please donate via the QR code or the link below:
www.paypal.com/GB/fundraiser/charity/5826916
Your support means a great deal. We hope to see you there.
#WalkInRemembrance #Somme110 #VeteransNI #Community
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