Cupar: Fife Folk Museum Spring Holiday Family Crafts Thurs 9th April ***FREE***

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Grampian: Aberdeenshire Mental Health Improvement and Wellbeing Service

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The Mental Health Improvement & Wellbeing Service (MHIWS) in Aberdeenshire has launched a weekly Virtual Drop-In Session. 

Details in flyer and at: https://ow.ly/hQOt50VfHeI

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Fife: Cafe Inc is back in your are for the School holidays 6th April to Friday 17th April

Café Inc will be back across Fife during the Easter holidays (Monday 6 – Friday 17 April) for children and young people under 18.

It provides free tasty, healthy meals while our schools are closed. Please be aware that meals are only available while stocks last.

No need to book, just turn up.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Any adult accompanying a child (under and over 10) can also have a meal if they wish, subject to availability.

Leuchars

The Coach House The Coach House, Main Street, Leuchars
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday and Fridays
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm

Dalkeith: Army Benevolent Fund and Lothians Veterans Centre Charity Quiz Night, Thurs 23rd April

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ABF and LVC Joint Curry Quiz Night
Thursday 23rd April 2026

After last years successful joint curry and quiz night we are doing it again.

Lothians Veterans Centre and ABF Scotland are having a joint fundraiser at the award winning Bombay Lounge in Dalkeith on Thursday 23rd April 2026. £5 a ticket at the link below.

This will be a brilliant night - curry, quiz, raffles and an auction. Bring your family and friends.
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/CharityQuizNight20261

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Fife: Citizens Advice Fife are looking for 2 x Client advisors

We’re Hiring! Client Adviser x2

📍 Locations: West Fife & North East Fife
⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week
💼 Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027
💷 Salary: £32,271 - £38,541

If you’re passionate about helping people and want a rewarding role that truly makes a difference, we’d love you to apply for our Client Adviser positions.

You’ll support clients on a wide range of issues, help them understand their options, and manage your own caseload while working within a supportive, community‑focused team. It’s a great opportunity to build your skills, grow professionally, and contribute to an organisation that has been supporting local people for over 25 years

Apply now👉https://fife.cas.org.uk/get.../careers/client-adviser-x

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Windygates: Easter Egg Hunt Weekend at The Farm at Wellsgreen Sat 4th & Sun 5th April

🐰🥚Our World-Famous Easter Egg Hunt is Back for 2026! 🐰🥚

Step into our magical goat-filled shed, Bring the whole family and join the fun as little ones hunt for colourful eggs hidden among playful goats, and cheeky pigs.
If you find all the eggs, a special prize awaits.

And that’s not all – it’s lambing time! While hunting for eggs, you can sneak a peek at our adorable lambs and watch the springtime fun unfold.

Perfect for kids, grown-ups, and animal lovers alike.

📅 Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April
No need to book, just check in at the farm shop upon arrival.

Don’t miss out on a weekend full of laughter, surprises, and Easter magic. Hop on over – the eggs won’t wait! 🐰🥚🐐💮

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Tayport: Easter Holidays Club for Families at the Larick Centre

Holidays are coming! 

Don't worry if you and the kids are at a loose end during the Easter break, Tuesdays and Thursday 12-2pm at the Larick, Cafe Inc FREE picnic lunches for children.

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St Andrews: Create and Chat at Madras College Monday 30th March & Monday 27th April

Join us at Madras for a fun and creative T-Shirt Vinyl Design Workshop hosted by Create & Chat Collective! Session1 Monday 30 March 6:30pm to 8pm. You’ll design and press your own custom vinyl graphic onto a high-quality T-shirt — with all materials and T-shirts provided.

 Session 2 Monday 27 April 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm. Creative keyring making workshop using easy sewing techniques. No experience needed — just bring your imagination and enjoy a friendly, welcoming atmosphere while you create something uniquely yours to take home.

Spaces are limited please use the link to register your interest Participant Registration Form - Create and Chat - Madras – Fill in form or contact Caroline 07519 293 642 email caroline.berry@fife.gov.uk

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Scotland: Scottish Veterans Residences currently have spaces for Veterans at Whiteford House

In 2025, SVR's Edinburgh residence Whitefoord House provided accommodation to a total of 136 men and women experiencing homelessness - and 33 successfully moved on to their own tenancy or supported accommodation. We currently have a handful of spaces available.

So if you are a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of homelessness, or know of someone who is, please get in touch and we will do all we can to help. You can either call us 24/7 on 0300 131 6755 or fill out our simple online accommodation enquiry form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss next steps.

Enquiry form here: https://forms.office.com/e/pq18sjDGtz

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Scotland: Scottish Government publish Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway – National Framework

Scottish Government 👉

1. Ministerial Foreword

We are delighted to publish this Veterans Mental Health Framework for Scotland, which marks a firm step forward in how we support the mental health and wellbeing of anyone who has served in our armed forces.

The Framework sets out our vision for every veteran in Scotland to be able to access appropriate and timely mental health and wellbeing support. That should be the case no matter where in the country a veteran asks for help.

Serving one’s country is an act of great courage and commitment. We owe a profound debt of gratitude to those who have done so, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they can access the support they need, on a consistent basis, and without fear of stigma or discrimination.

We recognise that military service brings with it a distinct set of experiences and demands. While many veterans transition successfully into civilian life, some will face mental health challenges that require a tailored and specialist response from our services. The nature of their experiences - including service‑related injuries, periods of transition, and exposure to traumatic events - can differ significantly from those of the wider population.

Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway – National Framework - gov.scot

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Colinton: Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse vacancy, Dental Centre Redford, Redford Barracks - Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 16th April 2026

Are you a Band 4 Dental Nurse looking for an exciting role, working alongside the military, If the answer is yes, then we are looking to appoint a professional and patient focused individual with a strong commitment to work within our friendly and welcoming team at the Dental Centre, Redford Barracks.

The post is full time, working 37.5 hours per week. Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.

Leuchars: Band 6 Practice Nurse Primary Care Vacancy, East of Scotland Combined Medical Practice, Leuchars - Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 16th April 2026

Are you a Band 6 Practice Nurse looking for an exciting role, which offers numerous benefits and opportunities, working alongside military and civilian healthcare professionals and operational staff. If the answer is yes, then we are looking to appoint a professional and patient focussed individual with a strong commitment to providing a high-quality service to work within our team at East of Scotland Combined Medical Practice. The Combined Practice consists of Leuchars Medical Centre, where the position is primarily based, and Condor Medical Centre. The Band 6 Practice Nurse will be expected to cross-cover across the Combined Practice where required, with detached duty to Condor being compensated as per Business Travel Policy.

The Band 6 Practice Nurse will have line management responsibilities of the Band 5 Nurse and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant.

The vacant post is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week. Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.

Leuchars: Veterans Breakfast Club Tues 7th April **NEW Venue** at the Barrel & Bean Facility

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For more information contact susan.budd470@mod.gov.uk

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Dunfermline: Easter Sunday at Knockhill: Hot Hatch & Car Show FREE Entry to Armed Forces (with valid ID)

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🏁 Easter Sunday at Knockhill: Hot Hatch & Car Show 🏎

🐰Join us for a massive day of family fun! Expect non-stop track action, our first major Car Club Show of 2026, and plenty of Easter-themed activities to keep the kids entertained.

💙 Special Thank You: We are offering FREE entry to all Armed Forces, NHS, and Blue Light personnel (with valid ID) as a token of our appreciation.

🎟 Tickets on sale now: www.knockhill.com/even

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Scotland: Housing Options Scotland, Military Matters - understanding your housing options online briefing and Q&A Wed 25th March and 13th May

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Links for internal use:
Housing Options for Members of the Armed Forces Community in Scotland Tickets, Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 10:30 | Eventbrite

Housing Options for Members of the Armed Forces Community in Scotland Tickets, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am GMT+1 | Eventbrite

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Scotland: Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year

A new Defence scheme to transform support for forces families with young children will be rolled out across the UK from September 2026.

A new Defence scheme to transform support for forces families with young children will be rolled out across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from September 2026, the Defence Secretary has announced today.

This major boost for UK Armed Forces families will save forces families living in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland up to £6,000 per year for each child and will help with the cost of living as they serve to protect the nation.

It will be delivered through the Ministry of Defence’s existing Early Years childcare reimbursement scheme and will ensure that eligible working UK Armed Forces families receive the same Government funded childcare support as forces families in England.

To read more 👉 Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year - GOV.UK

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Fife: Welcome to Fife - what's on this week in Fife 22nd to 28th March

There's lots going in Fife just now. If you're looking for something to do next week check out Welcome to Fife's what's on guide for ideas and inspiration 👉

Here's a summary:

🍹Sunday 22nd

Balgove Larder Car Boot Sale – St Andrews
Fabulous Vintage Fayres – Strathmiglo

St Andrews cocktail Week – runs to 29th

🎨Monday 23rd
Carnegie & The Royal Scottish Academy Exhibition – opening day! - Dunfermline

🥾Tuesday 24th
Winter Talk 3: 175 years of Muir Walker Pride – St Andrews
Cook and dine - Spanish tapas - Kirkcaldy

🍃Wednesday 25th
Wednesday Women's Wellness at Largo Castaway Sauna – Lower Largo

🎭Thursday 26th
The Shoop Shoop Show – Dunfermline

💆Friday 27th
Fire and Flow Ritual - Guided Sauna Session – Lower Largo

🌳 Saturday 28th
Community Tree Planting – Kirkcaldy
Supper Club: Spanish Night in the Victorian Glasshouse – Teasses estate
Spring Awakening Yoga – St Andrews

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 18th of March 2026

The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHSScotland-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

Dunfermline:Fife Carers Coffee morning, last Wednesday of each month 1000-1200, starts March 25th

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Fife Carers - Our Dunfermline Coffee Morning is back! And we’d love to see you there 🍵

Starting 25th March, we’re opening the doors again for a relaxed, friendly space where unpaid carers can take a breather, have a chat, and connect with others who understand 💭

Whether you’re looking for a bit of company, a listening ear, or just a good cup of tea or coffee, you’re very welcome💛

No pressure, no expectations - just come along as you are.

Take a look at the poster for full details, and feel free to share with anyone who might benefit.

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Tayport: Easter Holidays Club for Families

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Easter holidays are coming!! 

Come hangout with your kids at the Larick Centre 12-2pm every Tuesday and Thursday, FREE picnic lunches for children, games, crafts, soft play, sports equipment.

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