Edinburgh Garrison: Dreghorn Swimming Pool now open for families and is Free!

Open to all Military Personnel, any of the above sessions, Dependants and MOD Civilian's. Please contact Pool Staff for info. 

Tel: 94740 2857/0131 310 2857

Email: EdinburghGar-Pool-Gen-Enq@mod.gov.uk

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Chester: Chester Gladiators RLFC - Recruiting Junior Rugby - Cheshire Country Sports Club

The Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR. 

The website for this is here: https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/chestergladiators and their Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/chestergladiators/

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Leuchars Station: The Bairns Group Thursday Mamas

Held in the Community Centre, places limited and should be booked in the first instance at https://bookwhen.com/thebairnsgroup or ring Kerry (AWS) on 07855075685.

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Leuchars Station: The Bairns Group Sensory Stories

Held in the Community Centre, places limited and should be booked in the first instance at https://bookwhen.com/thebairnsgroup or ring Kerry (AWS) on 07855075685.

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Pinnacle, VIVO & Amey - The Families SFA Journey

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Scottish Veterans Commissioner's Third and Final Report

Commissioner calls for early implementation of the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan in his third and final report on getting transition right in Scotland

A report published by the Scottish Veterans Commissioner says that the healthcare needs of those transitioning from the armed forces must not be neglected as the NHS struggles to recover from the Pandemic. The report examines provision of healthcare for veterans in Scotland and makes four recommendations to enable a more seamless transition to the civilian world.

Scottish Veterans Commissioner, Col Charlie Wallace

'Today I launch the third and final report in my Positive Futures series, focused on getting health and wellbeing support right for Service leavers. 

Get more information including an overview of my findings and access to the report in full here: https://scottishveteranscommissioner

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Scottish Veterans Residences: Vacancies in Edinburgh and Dundee as of 28th March 2022

Scottish Veterans Residences is a charity formed in 1910 to support former members of the Armed Forces of all ages who are homeless, isolated or in need.

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Residences in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, click here for referral form.

Glasgow service is full and holding a waiting list

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Discover My Benefits

Discover My Benefits is an easy-to-use tool for those working in Defence, their families and anyone interested in joining. You can use it to find out what support and benefits are available to you as a service person or civil servant. Choose one of the options to start exploring your benefits.

Click HERE for more information

Brewers Fayre - 25% Discount

​Brewers Fayre are offering 25 % discount on food bills to emergency services crews, NHS workers, armed forces (serving and veterans) and social care worker. T&Cs aply. Link is www.brewersfayre.co.uk/en-gb/helping-our-heroes

Scottish Government: Is your home or business broadband speed less than 30 Megabits per second?

Is your home or business broadband speed less than 30 Megabits per second? You may be eligible for a £400 interim voucher to help meet the capital costs of a temporary solution.
The Scottish Government wants every home and business in Scotland - 100% (R100) to have access to superfast broadband - speeds of at least 30Mbps.
Check the status of your address in our online postcode checker.
Applications for Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS) interim vouchers are being accepted until 31 March 2022. We strongly encourage anyone eligible, to apply as soon as possible.
You can apply for a single voucher (individual) or aggregate vouchers as a group (community).

Find out more at www.scotlandsuperfast.com

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