Female Veteran Pottery Class
LVC took 6 female Veterans to Edinburgh Pottery Studio and were provided with expert knowledge from Yvette and Caroline on the process of making pottery. We were able to select from a range of items to make, some choosing bowls, others mugs and vases. Yvette and Caroline walked us through the process for each item […]
Female Veterans Liverpool Trip
On #internationalwomensday LVC would like to recognise, thank and celebrate all the women who have served and are still serving in the Armed Forces. Some of our Female Veterans’ visited Liverpool to meet with other women in the Veterans’ Community within Everton in the Community, and to visit the Western Approaches Museum to recognise the […]
Female Veterans’ Networking Event February 2025
The team at LVC would like to sincerely thank all the inspirational women that attended our Female Veterans’ Networking Event and Afternoon Tea at the The Royal Scots Club on Saturday from all corners of Scotland and the north of England. A special thanks goes to Susie Hamilton, the Scottish Veterans Commissioner for her engaging […]
Al Carns, the UK Minister for Veterans and People
We were delighted to host Al Carns, the UK Minister for Veterans and People at the Ministry of Defence, who visited us yesterday afternoon to hear about the great work we do to support the Veterans’ Community. He was interested in hearing from everyone and took the time to speak to each and every member […]
FEMALE VETERANS’ NETWORKING EVENT AND AFTERNOON TEA
SAVE THE DATE! FEMALE VETERANS’ NETWORKING EVENT AND AFTERNOON TEA VENUE: The Royal Scots Club, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE DATE: Saturday, 1st February 2025 TIME: 1-4pm Following on from the immense success of our first Female Veterans Networking Event in July, we are hosting another one next year. This event will be a […]
CO-OP Local Community Fund
LVC is incredibly grateful to Co-op for choosing us for their Local Community Fund. Thanks to the Co-op and it’s members a massive £2099.93 was raised for our charity. These funds are vital in continuing our support to Veterans and their family members. The cost of living crisis continues to rise and grants like this […]
Makers Market The Lothians
Makers Market The Lothians are holding a Charity Raffle as part of their Cockpen Church Hall Christmas Makers Market on behalf of Lothians Veterans Centre. Jennefer from Makers Market The Lothians says that “If you liked their last raffle this one’s gonna be even better!!!!!” Thanks for choosing Lothians Veterans Centre
Donations Via Card Payments in the Centre
Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2024
A mahoosive well done to LVC’s kilt walkers and to Billy Anderson for organising them all and completing the walk with sticks so soon after his hip surgery. First class effort everyone! Fundraising is still ongoing but so far the total is around £3000 which is incredible.
ASSAYE Day – 2SCOTS
Huge thanks to 2SCOTS, Major Bob Whyte for inviting LVC to ASSAYE Day on Saturday 21st September at Glencorse Barracks. Fantastic day of events and food for all the families after a long 9 months away from home.